2009 Baby Names to Look For

It is the year 2009, and like Barack Obama said, "It's time for change." Baby names are hard to find. Mothers always want their babies to be unique. What's more unique than a name? I have 10 popular and upcoming fun names for your baby.

Caralina (Caroline): Caralina means free woman.

Origin: Brazillian

Variation: Carrick Carroll Carron

Alternatives: Carrollina Caralina Caroliana Carolena Karolyna Karolina Karalina Carilena Carrolina Carollina

Nicknames Lina

Famous Carolinas:Carolina Kostner (European skating champion)

Eliana: Eliana means my God has answered, and sun.

Origin: Brazillian

Variationa: Eliazar Elia Eloitt

Alternatives: Eleanah Elleana Ileana Iliana Ilianah Elliana Elianna Eleana Elyana Ellianna

Nicknames: Eli Elia

Lara: Lara means water lady

Origin: Brazillian

Alternatives: Uiara Yarah Iarra Iarah Yaritza Yara

Nicknames: None

Llianah: Llianah means

Anouk: Anouk means French and Dutch variation of Anna. It is a more edgier version of Anna.

Origin: French/Christian

Famous Anouks: Award winningn French actress Anouk Aim

Babette: Babette is a familiar form of Barbara. Babett's etymology suggests that she is a babe and a coquette. It means sweet and gamine.

Origin: French/Christian

Variations: Beau

Alternatives: Barbette

Nicknames: Babe, Ettie, Barbie

Dellani (Delaney): From the Noran surname "De l'aunaie." It means descendant of the challenger. It first became popular in 1991

Origin: French

Meaning: From the elder-tree grower

Variations: Delawrence, Delan, Delaney, Delandon

Alternatives: Delainey, Delcon, Delanhi, Dellani

Nicknames: Del, Della

Famous Delaneys: Shelagh Delany (British Playwright)

Gauguin: meaning for a future artist who'll be confident and an independent thinker

Origin: French

Variations: Monet

Alternatives Gaugin

Famous Gauguins: French painter Paul Gauguin

Graciano: keeping with its latin meaning, pleasing. This male name has great gentle feeling.

Origin: Mexican

Meaning: Pleasing

Ulrick: This name isn't used that much. It mostly means capable, strapping, family man. It sounds strong and re-assuring.

Meaning: From the English name Ulrich, which means "wealthy, powerful ruler."

Origin: Scandinavian

Variations: Ulrica

Alternatives: Ulrich

Vivica: Vivica sounds sleek and sexy. It is also a beautiful name for a new born baby girl. It sounds savvy, and fashionable. I am sure the baby will be a great shopper!

Origin: Scandinavian

Meaning: Lively

Altnatives: Vivika, Viveka, Vivechka

Nicknames: Vivy, Viv, Vivi, Vi

Famous Vivicas: Vivica Fox (actress)

I hope that your baby comes into this beautiful world, with a beautiful name!

Sources:

http://www.babyhold.com/