Are you struggling to select a sobriquet for your forthcoming bundle of joy? Make a cup of tea and settle in - we're here to help. We've been writing about baby names for more than five years now - some even call me an "expert" on the topic! - and We've learned certain cold-hard truths along the way. Many parents have told in hushed tones about their baby-name regret and the shame it causes them. Some fall prey to trendy options and realize shortly after inking it on their child's birth certificate that it was a mistake. Others feel pressured to uphold a family naming tradition and end up with a name they hate. And then there are the parents who just can't agree, so one parent ends up begrudgingly giving in to the other. You don't want to be any of those parents. To help you avoid these traps, Baby Names and Meanings present to you some baby-naming rules, baby names list. So whether you're looking for girl names or boy names, you'll pick the right one for your little one.