baby names for William AND Kate

Prince William is gearing up to be a father as the Palace has confirmed that Kate Middleton is pregnant!

To help the royal couple out, we have come up with baby boy names and baby girl names that are fit for a future king or queen.

Are you ready for a royal baby name bonanza? Kate Middleton has a royal bun in the oven — and this time the rumors are official, as the Palace confirmed her pregnancy in a statement:

“Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting a baby. The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry and members of both families are delighted with the news.“

The already thin Duchess is dealing with acute morning sickness, however, and is in the hospital.

“The Duchess was admitted this afternoon to King Edward VII Hospital in Central London with Hyperemesis Gravidarum,“ the statement from the Palace said. “As the pregnancy is in its very early stages, Her Royal Highness is expected to stay in the hospital for several days and will require a period of rest thereafter.“

As she recuperates, we have some great baby name suggestions for her!

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We have picked baby names from the classic movies, such as White Christmas, as well as more modern movies, including National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and Elf, that will surely get you in the Christmas spirit.

A Charlie Brown Christmas

A Charlie Brown Christmas debuted in 1965 and has continued to delight fans every Christmas. Although we are not suggesting you name your child Snoopy — although it does make a cute nickname or a great name for a dog… or rapper , check out these great names from this classic movie:

It’s a Wonderful Life

It’s a Wonderful Life is an inspirational holiday movie that was released in 1946 and never fails to get you in the Christmas spirit. You are sure to love some of these old-fashioned, yet classic, names:

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Chevy Chase ushered in a Christmas classic with the hilarious holiday happenings of the Griswold family in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. If you know every line in the movie like I do, you are sure to recognize some of these great All-American names:

White Christmas

Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney made magic in this Christmas classic, which was first released in 1954. These retro baby names are full of charm!

Miracle on 34th Street

This heartwarming tale is full of holiday spirit — and full of great baby names as well! Discover the miracle of Christmas with these names from Miracle on 34th Street.

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Bellissimo!

Choosing an Italian name is a lovely way to pay homage to your roots. Whether it's a unique take on a popular American name or a name that oozes with romance, Italian names are a great way to go.

Italian names
girls and boys

Looking for a beautiful Italian name for your baby girl or boy? Look no further. Running the gamut from the traditional to the unusual, there are many beautiful Italian names to choose from.

If you are searching for a baby name that will just scream Bellissimo! and appeal to your Mediterranean roots, then these Italian baby names might just be perfect for you.

To best use this selection of names, get out a pad and paper and write down the names that appeal to you while you read through the lists. Have your baby's father do the same. Then, pare the lists down and compare notes.

There are many reasons for choosing a baby name. Perhaps it's one that has always struck a chord with you. Perhaps it's a family name. Or maybe it's a name that honors your heritage. Whatever the case, you want to think carefully when choosing a name for your little one. Does this name flow well with your last name? Will it be appropriate when the baby is 2, and also when your child is 52?

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Sometimes, words just sound better in a different language. These Italian names are the equivalent of common English-language names, but they sound and look a little different.

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Romantic Italian baby names

The Italian language falls under the umbrella of romance languages, so there are many wonderful romantic names to choose from. These are a few of our favorites.

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Famous Italian names

There are so many famous Italian folks out there working in entertainment, the food industry, fashion and more. So it should come as no surprise that there are many Italian names that can be traced to famous folks and characters. While not everyone on the list is actually Italian, their names have that exotic Italian sound. Here are a few notable ones.

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Our extensive list of celebrity twin baby names will help you narrow down two of the finest names for your own double trouble of joy! Whether you are looking for unique twin names, popular twin names or cool names starting with the same letter, you are sure to find plenty of options.

Celebrity twin girl names

The Social Security Administration listed Isabella&Sophia as the most popular girl twin names. However, celebs also love the name Grace. Check out some unique and cool celebrity twin girl names below.

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Celebrity twin boy names

The Social Security Administration lists Jacob and Joshua as the most popular twin boy names. Most celebrities have avoided picking these popular twin boy names. However, they do trend toward naming their twins with names starting with the same letter, such as Jaid and Jax.

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Celebrity twin boy/girl names

The twin names Madison and Mason topped the Social Security's list of top names for the year. Celebrities with a twin sib-set of boy/girl have picked names running the gamut from traditional to trendy and unique.

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Be inspired by the magic of the holiday season by giving your child a spiritual Christmas baby name. From names inspired by the story of Christmas to traditional biblical names and names with spiritual meanings, check out our ideas for finding the perfect spiritual Christmas baby girl name or baby boy name.

Names inspired by the story of Christmas

Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas Day to Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem, as told in the New Testament books of Matthew and Luke in the Bible. Wise men, also called Magi, followed the North Star to find baby Jesus and brought him gifts of gold, incense and myrrh. Check out these baby names inspired by this wonderful story of Christmas.

You can also consider the names of the Magi or three wise men, which could be a cool theme if you are searching for spiritual Christmas names for multiples or siblings:

• Melchior
• Caspar or Gaspar
• Balthasar or Balthazar

Baby names with special Christmas meanings

The following baby names are not only unique and lovely, but they also have wonderful spiritual meanings from the Christmas story.

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Traditional biblical names

Traditional biblical names never go out of style and are perfect for parents searching for a classic name that captures the spirit of Christmas. Think about names from your favorite biblical story or prophet for ideas or check out our list below.

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What will be the hottest baby names for 2013? We checked out baby name trends and looked into our crystal ball to predict the baby girl names and baby boy names that will be the hippest on the playground.

Top baby names of 2013

The hottest baby name trends of 2013 include cool hipster names, edgy or modern names, meaningful names as well as names influenced by the Royal Family.

The Social Security Administration listed the names that are climbing the baby names charts the fastest and they include Brantley, Iker and Maximilliano for boys and Briella, Angelique and Aria for girls. We can expect those names to be hot in 2013 — as well as the following cool names.

Hipster girl names

It seems like all of the hipster celebrities are naming their kids vintage names. One of the hottest girl names of the year is Pearl. Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill and Lil Aldridge named their daughter Dixie Pearl, while Marchesa designer Georgina Chapman named her daughter India Pearl.

Olive is another buzzworthy girl name of the year, with Drew Barrymore, Isla Fisher and country singer Jake Owen all choosing this cute name.

Here are more cool hipster girl names we predict will be hot in 2013:

Edgy, modern boy names

For boys, we predict the hottest names of the year will be edgy and modern. For instance, the futuristic names Zaiden and Nico are climbing the charts. Gwen Stefani named her son the cool, edgy name Zuma, while January Jones and Robert Downey Jr. both named their sons the “X” names of Xander and Exton.

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Baby names fit for a Queen or King

Kate Middleton’s pregnancy news means that not only are people throwing out royal baby names for the couple, but are also considering naming their own child a baby name fit for the future King or Queen.

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Meaningful baby names

Many modern parents are not only wanting baby names that are unique, but also ones with great meanings.

Some popular names with significant meanings include baby names that mean “miracle,“ “love” or “blessed” as well as names that signify power and strength.

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Gender-bending baby names

Parents are thinking outside of the box and picking gender-bending names for their babies. This trend seems to be more popular with girls over boys, with celebrities jumpstarting this fad. Jessica Simpson named her daughter Maxwell, while Johnny Knoxville named his daughter Arlo. Other gender-bending names that will be popular in 2013 include:

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Celebrity baby names are often trend-setting, always buzzworthy and occasionally worthy of a “what were they thinking?” With the end of the year approaching, it is time to round up the best and worst celebrity baby names of the year.

Best celebrity girl names

What a year for celebrity baby names! The most buzzworthy celebrity girl names of the year were Blue Ivy, Beyonce’s daughter, and the gender-bending name of Jessica Simpson’s daughter, Maxwell.

My pick of the best celebrity baby girl name of the year is... :

Kourtney Kardashian’s daughter Penelope, followed closely by Jack Osbourne’s choice of Pearl Clementine.

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Best celebrity boy names

It seemed like many celebs were on the same page when it came to baby boy names. Both Vanessa Lachey and Kristin Cavallari picked the cute name Camden, while Reese Witherspoon and Jemima Kirke picked the southern names of Tennessee and Memphis.

My pick of the best celebrity boy name of the year is... :

Dallas quarterback Tony Romo’s son Hawkins, followed closely by Tori Spelling’s son Finn.

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Worst celebrity baby names

Many of these wacky and weird baby names left us scratching our heads and wondering — what were they thinking?

The honor of the worst baby name of the year goes to Bristol Palin’s ex Levi Johnston, who named his daughter Breeze Beretta. Yes, as in a Beretta gun.

Hawaii Five-O star Alex O'Loughlin is close behind for worst baby name of the year after naming his son Lion.

Uma Thurman made the list because she gave her daughter the ridiculously long baby name of Rosalind Arusha Arkadina Altalune Florence. Although, we do like her nickname of Luna, which ironically is not in her actual name.

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If you are gearing up to pick the perfect baby name for your child in the upcoming year, it is time to brush up on these baby name resolutions. Whether this is your first child or third, you are expecting twins or are adopting, check out these tips for picking the perfect baby name.

Resolutions aren’t just about losing weight, organizing or getting out of debt. If you are expecting a baby and are searching for the perfect baby name, our baby name resolutions will help you avoid many of the common baby name mistakes many parents fall in to.

I will think outside the box

Most parents who regret their baby name choice say it is because they picked a name that was too popular. Not sure if your name is in danger of being overused? Pay attention to the names of the babies and kids at the parks or at stores. If you love the name Mason or Olivia, but have heard a couple of kids with that same name you might want to consider a different name — unless you don’t care that your name choice is a popular one.

I will think twice about picking a name with a weird spelling

Even though you may not necessarily want a popular name, there is something to be said for picking a name that is easy to pronounce and spell. If you name your child Ryan, but spell it Rian or decide to name your daughter Emileigh instead of Emily, be prepared for you to have to spell it out and pronounce it to friends, family, teachers... the list goes on.

The bottom line is when it comes to creative baby name spellings, what looks cool on paper doesn’t always translate well into the real world.

I will look to the past for ideas for the future

One baby name trend we love are old-fashioned or vintage baby names. Many of these classic names are easy to spell and pronounce, yet still sound unique and fresh. Some examples include Milo and Jack for boys or Pearl and Delilah for girls.

I will use the middle name as a buffer

If you pick an unusual baby name or one that has a different spelling, consider using the middle name as a buffer by picking a classic name that can be used if your child wants to as he or she grows up.

I will be inspired by celebrity baby names, but won’t copy them

Even though Beyoncé named her daughter Blue or Reese Witherspoon named her son Tennessee it doesn't mean you should too... unless you want people to say things like, “Oh, you named your son Kingston... like Gwen Stefani?”

You can be inspired by celebrity baby names, but think twice about copying them. For example, if you love how Reese picked a destination name, consider naming your son Austin or your daughter Brooklyn. Instead of naming your daughter Blue, you can name her Sage or Rose.

I won’t go with names that sound too much alike when naming twins

Things can get confusing fast if you name your twins names that sound too much alike, such as Hayden and Aidan or Ava and Ada. You can pick names with the same first letter, just make sure there is a clear distinction between the two, such as Madison and Max.

Special considerations when naming children who are adopted

Many parents who are searching for a name for a child they are adopting struggle with deciding if they should keep the birth name or change it. Although every circumstance is different, many parents have decided to incorporate their birth name as a middle name as a happy medium. If the child you are adopting is older, letting him weigh in on this decision is a good idea. Some may want to completely change their name, other children may want to hold on to it.

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The first month of the year is a big one for celebrity birthdays! If you are expecting a baby in January, perhaps you can be inspired and find a baby name from the famous names of those your baby will share a birthday with. Click on the name to find out the meaning and origin of each name.

January 31

• Justin Timberlake
• Kerry Washington
• Minnie Driver

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If you are born between December 22 and January 19 you are a Capricorn. If you are born between January 20 and February 18 you are an Aquarius.

January 1 is New Year's Day, while January 21 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In case you needed an excuse, January 27 is Chocolate Cake Day.

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Iceland's strict baby name policies

One Icelandic teen is suing her country because the name her mother gave her, Blaer, isn’t on the country’s list of approved names and is considered "masculine" so they changed her name to Stulka — which translates to “Girl” in English.

Here in the United States where baby names like Moxie Crimefighter and Blue Ivy hardly make us bat an eye, it is hard to imagine not being able to name your child whatever you wish. In Iceland, however, parents must choose from an approved list of 1,853 girl names and 1,712 boy names.

Icelandic mother Bjork Eidsdottir named her daughter Blaer, which means “light breeze,“ only later to find out that name wasn’t on the approved list after her child had been baptized. The country of Iceland has since identified 15-year-old Blaer as Stulka, or “Girl,” on all of her official documents, including her passport.

“I had no idea that the name wasn't on the list, the famous list of names that you can choose from,“ said her mother.

Iceland isn’t the only country that has strict baby name rules. Germany and Denmark also require parents to pick from their approved names. Some interesting baby name rules in Iceland require that the name “be adaptable to the structure of the Icelandic language and spelling conventions” and “does not cause the bearer embarrassment.“

In addition, they do not have any unisex baby names and they state that girls cannot be given a boy’s name and vice versa. It sounds like Jessica Simpson’s daughter Maxwell Drew would have been out of luck!

As would Uma Thurman , as “no person can have more than three personal names.” Due to the fact that the letter “C” is not in Iceland’s alphabet, they have also rejected all “C” names, including Carolina and Christa.

In Blaer’s case, NBC news reports that the country didn’t accept it because it “takes a masculine article, despite the fact that it was used for a female character in a novel by Iceland's revered Nobel Prize-winning author Halldor Laxness.”

The 15-year-old teen said she is taking her case to court and is prepared to take it all the way to their Supreme Court if the decision isn’t in her favor on January 25. “So many strange names have been allowed, which makes this even more frustrating because Blaer is a perfectly Icelandic name,“ said the teen's mom. “It seems like a basic human right to be able to name your child what you want, especially if it doesn't harm your child in any way.“

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Gender-bending baby names

Still searching for the perfect baby name? If you are looking for a modern and unique baby girl name, perhaps you should consider checking out the hottest new trend — boys’ names for girls!

Today’s parents are thinking outside of the box when searching for baby names, which is evident in the hottest new baby name trend of gender-bending boy names for girls.

Jessica Simpson jumped on this gender-bending trend when she named her daughter Maxwell Drew. She explained that the name is from her fiance’s middle name and her mother’s maiden name .

Other celebrities give their child a masculine first name paired with a feminine middle name, such as Michelle Branch who named her daughter Owen Isabelle or Rachel Uchitel who named her daughter Wyatt Lilly.

Other stars, such as Soleil Moon Frye, went masculine all the way by naming her daughter Jagger Joseph Blue.

“Jagger was a name that we loved from the beginning of the pregnancy. We always wanted to be surprised by the sex and we felt like it was perfect for a boy or a girl,” Frye told People. “Joseph has a meaning that is so very close to our hearts. It was the name of our godfather... Blue, we just loved it.”

“We have always believed in the names within our family having a deeper purpose and for us, Jagger Joseph Blue was certainly one that came from the bottom of our hearts. She is beautiful, happy and healthy, which is what is most important, and the name makes us smile each and every day,” she said.

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• Sawyer:Talk co-host Sara Gilbert
• Elliott: George Stephanopoulos
• Emerson: Teri Hatcher
• Wyatt Lilly: Rachel Uchitel
• Arlo: Johnny Knoxville
• Dylan: Joe and Heather Nichols
• Jude: Alexis Stewart
• Billie: Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart
• Lou: Heidi Klum

If you are considering a unisex or gender-bending name for your baby girl, check out the below ideas, which we have broken down into unisex names and, for the more adventurous, boy names for girls.

These unisex names won’t raise many eyebrows as they are often given to both girls and boys:

The following baby names are more often given to boys, however would make cool girls’ names as well. You can also consider giving your child a feminine middle name to balance out the masculine first name.

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Twinkle, twinkle, little star

Are you looking for a baby name that is out of this world? From Skylar to Luna, check out our picks of space travel baby names that will have you over the moon.

Space baby names are the hottest new trend on the playground. Erykah Badu named her daughter Mars, while Sex and the City star Chris Noth named his son Orion. Actress Constance Marie jumped on the trend when she named her daughter Luna, while Rachel Zoe named her son Skyler.

Looking for your own space-inspired baby name?

Why not name your baby boy or baby girl after the stars in the sky? Starting with the most obvious, the name Star or the alternate spelling Starr, is a beautiful choice for a baby girl.

Sirius is another great name that can be given to a boy or a girl. Sirius is also known as the Dog Star and is the brightest star in the sky. If the name Sirius only has you thinking of XM satellite radio, then consider these other options:

Perhaps you would like to name your baby not after just one star, but an entire group of stars that form a cool pattern called a constellation. There are actually 88 recognized constellations — and we hand-picked the best names from the batch.

The following planet baby names have a celestial sound to them.

• Mercury
• Venus
• Mars
• Jupiter
• Saturn
• Neptune
• Earth

Pluto is no longer considered a planet, but a “planetoid” — but still makes a cute name.

The moon is characterized as a satellite of the Earth, however moon in Italian is Luna— which makes a lovely baby girl name.

Aurora, after aurora borealis is another beautiful name for your baby girl and is from the Roman goddess of Dawn.

You can also consider using the names of comets, such as:

• Donati
• Hale
• Clayton
• Halley
• West
• Tuttle

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Tech-obsessed tots unite! We have rounded up some seriously cool computer-inspired baby names for your baby boy or baby girl.

Some parents took the tech crazy to a whole new level when they named their son Hashtag or the Egyptian family who named their son Facebook. Now we aren't suggesting you go that extreme! We have a great range of names ranging from the more unique to the more traditional that are great for your plugged-in family.

Nerd names rule! If you expect your baby boy or baby girl to have the next billion-dollar start-up , they will need a computer geek name. Plus, these “geeky” names are suddenly cool again! For example, Kate Hudson gave her son the geeky name of Bingham, while Drew Barrymore named her daughter Olive.

Silicon Valley is located in the San Francisco Bay area in Northern California and is a hot spot for technology and start-ups, with companies including Google, Yahoo!, Intel, Apple and eBay. Whether you live in Silicon Valley or hope to one day, the following names would fit right in to a tech-obsessed family.

We have rounded up the coolest baby girl names and baby boy names from video games, including Mortal Kombat, The Legend of Zelda and even Super Mario Bros! These names are modern, fresh and perfect for your little gamer:

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From Tiana to Flynn, baby names from fairy tales are the hottest new trend for girls and boys. We have rounded up our favorite picks from classic fairy tales to the newest Disney prince and princesses lighting up the big screen.

Baby names from another world

Fairy tales bring to life wonderful characters with great stories — and great names as well! Many of these baby names have a magical quality that you are sure to love.

Princess names are the hottest trends for parents. The name Tiana shot up in popularity after the movie was released in 2009. In fact, it climbed over 300 spots on the Social Security Administration’s baby name chart in one year!

Here are more princess baby names that will have you wishing upon a star:

There aren’t quite as many prince names as princess names, however there are still some magical names in the mix. As an interesting tidbit, the name Flynn wasn’t even on the Social Security Administration’s top baby name list until after the movie Tangled was released in 2010.

You can also consider naming your son the name Prince, which has been steadily moving up the popular baby name chart to the current standings at number 481.

You can also consider names of "real life" royal princes— with the most famous being Prince Harry and Prince William. Here are more prince baby names taken straight from the royal family:

King names also have a powerful punch to them, such as Triton from The Little Mermaid or Fergus from Brave.

Grimm’s Fairy Tales brings us the unique names Hansel and Gretel from their story of the same name. You can consider the classic names Peter and Wendy from Peter Pan— or even Goldilocks .

The TV series Once Upon a Time is about fairy tale characters that are brought into the “real world” and feature some great name choices including:

Just for fun, you can also check out this “Fairy baby name generator” which asks the all-important questions including, “Do you love to run your fingers over the tops of streams?” and “Is your smile sometimes childish and your eyes dance with mischief?”

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One of the baby name trends that stood out on the Social Security Administration's list of top girl names was the prevalence of destination or city baby names, such as London, Alexandria and Paris.

Cool destination
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Check out our pick of the top city baby names for girls.

Some parents name their baby after a city, state or country because it was a place they visited during their honeymoon, anniversary or other special trip. Some places have a historical or family tie that they want to acknowledge. Other parents admit that this special place is where the baby was actually conceived or maybe even born.

Whether you are looking to name your baby girl after a memorable city or are just looking for a unique name, check out our pick of the top destination names or city baby names for girls.

The Social Security Administration listed the top city names that ranked on the popular name lists for girls.

Many celebrities name their baby girls after cities — and some even have city names themselves! Check out some of our top picks:

Even though these names didn't make the list of top baby girl names, we think any of these would make a unique and lovely first or middle name.

Although we have listed these under city girl names, many of these destination names are unisex and can be easily given to both girls and boys.

Brooklyn, Logan, Paris, Peyton and Dakota are just a few examples of names that can be given to girls or boys.

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We have our fantasy football list of baby names together! Who made the team?

Some of our favorite players are not only amazing on the field, but they often have a cool name that catches our attention. For example, Robert Lee Griffin III sounds like pretty cool name, but his nickname of RG3 is awesome. For you own great nickname, consider naming your child initial names, such as J.J. or T.J., or you can pass down a name and give him a II or III title.

Whether you are a fan of Tim Tebow or not, it is hard to deny that his name catches your attention because his first and last name start with the same letter. Use our advanced baby name search to look for names by a starting letter.

You can also consider virtue names which describe a characteristic, such as NFL player Champ Bailey. Names like Lucky or Ace are also good options.

If you have a long last name, such as Ben Roethlisberger, a short first name is a good choice to help even out the name.

Need some inspiration? The following baby names are for those parents who want a name that sounds unique both on and off the field. We guarantee that these rockin’ names will look great on the back of a football jersey. Ready, set... hut!

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February celebrity baby names

Which famous celebrities have birthdays in the month of February? Whether you are expecting a baby in this romantic month — or celebrate a birthday yourself in February, find out if you share a birthday with Steve Jobs, Rihanna, Elizabeth Taylor — or former U.S. Presidents George Washington or Abe Lincoln.

It is always fun to find out who your baby will share a birthday with — and perhaps their birthday buddy will have a name that will also inspire you. Cool baby names inspired by famous February birthdays include Lincoln , Rihanna and Axl .

Here are the celebrities who celebrate their birthdays this month. Click on the names to find out the meaning and origin of the name.

February horoscopes and holidays

If you were born between Jan. 20 and Feb. 18, you are an Aquarius. If you were born between Feb. 19 and March 20, you are a Pisces. The most popular holiday in February is Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14. Groundhog Day is celebrated on Feb. 2, while the Chinese New Year is celebrated on Feb. 10. The next Leap Year, which is on Feb. 29, is not until 2016.

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Valentine's Day symbolizes love and romance and if you are expecting a baby in the month of February , you will adore our Cupid-inspired names for boys and girls.

February is the month of romance and love, and our Valentine's Day inspired baby names are perfect for baby boys and baby girlsborn in this lovely month. Or if your baby was conceived in this sexy month or you are a sucker for romance, let love carry you away with these fun and unique names.

Valentine's Day inspired baby names

The name Valentine would make a cute and unique name for your baby girl, as would Valentina. Love would make a beautiful first or middle name, such as Jennifer Love Hewitt. Heart and Cupid are also unique names for romantic parents. Beyonce named her daughter Blue Ivy and Alicia Silverstone named her son Bear Blu -- so why not give your child a colorful name such as Red or Pink?

Virtue names, such as Romance, Hope, Grace or Faith, are also romantic and beautiful names. Your Valentine baby boy can be given the cool names of Valentino, Val or Hart.

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Baby Names that mean "love"

These baby names are not only romantic, but they actually mean "love!" These unique baby names will always be close to your heart.

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Romantic destinations

There are locations that are traditionally thought of as romantic, such as Paris, Venice, London and Maui -- all of which would make great names. You can also think about what locations are romantic to you, such as a first date or honeymoon. For example, Victoria Beckham named her son Brooklyn because she was in New York when she found out she was pregnant.

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Names of romantic couples

Why not be inspired by some of the most romantic couples that graced the silver screen?

• Romeo and Juliet: Shakespeare
• Jenny and Oliver: Love Story
• Noah and Allie: The Notebook
• Edward and Bella: Twilight
• Loretta and Ronny: Moonstruck
• Garrett and Aurora:Terms of Endearment
• Scarlett and Rhett: Gone with the Wind

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Names that sound romantic

Perhaps it is the elegant and sophisticated sound of these names, but there is something about longer names that gives them a lovely and romantic feel to them. These classic names could be just the right name for your Valentine's Day baby.

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Finding the perfect baby name for your baby girl or baby boy is an emotional decision. Many parents are looking for names that are unique, yet not too weird or out there — which is why these lovely baby names are the perfect pick.

One great way to find a lovely baby name is to consider oldies but goodies. Look at your family tree or ask you grandmother about family names from the past that you could pass down to your child. We also love the following baby girl names:

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Let the beauty of nature inspire you when naming your baby! From floral names to animal names and even cool constellation names, here are some of top picks for girls:

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The key to giving your baby a name inspired by fantasy stories, mythology and literature is to avoid the pitfall of names that are so out there they seem totally made up. Before you slap a bunch of vowels and consonants together, check out our guide to fantasy baby names. From Azrael to Zeus, here are names that will get your imagination soaring.

If you want to give your baby a name that calls to mind wisdom and power, look no further than the names of the gods of mythology. But remember, the gods had complicated lives. They were the reality TV stars of ancient times. Before you choose a mythological name, make sure you’re certain you want to name your child after an infamous trickster or a goddess of lust.

Baby names inspired by fantasy literature

Whether you were a lit major or a big time reader, you may want to choose a baby name from the pages of your all-time favorite stories. These literature-inspired baby names remind us of grand adventures and tales of magic. From epic sorcerers to daring women, the characters who first wore these names are namesakes any kid would love.

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Maybe you’re more into classic fantasy films than epic novels. These fantasy names from beloved entertainment call to mind battles, wizardry and adventure. Fantasy names are a little bit nerdy without being totally alienating. Just remember, by the time your little one grows up, the movies and games you loved may have been forgotten or worse, remade.

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When you’re choosing a fantasy name for your child, make sure people will know how to pronounce it. Try not to choose a name that’s spelled so obtusely that your child will spend the rest of his or her life patiently explaining how it’s spelled. Try pairing an unusual fantasy name with a classic middle name, or pair a popular first name with a fantasy middle name. In the end, be prepared for a kid who grows up preppy and uses a nickname so no one will know his parents were huge nerds.

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