If you're getting stressed about all your baby name options, don't fret.
We're here to help you out.
Here are some of the sweetest baby names with some beautiful, strong, and just overall great
meanings.
Abigail
The name Abigail made it into the top baby names of 2017 at number ten, and it has secured
a spot on the list every single year since 2001.
Clearly, many parents believe Abigail is a beautiful name.
The meaning behind the name, it turns out, is equally, if not more, charming.
"Abigail" is derived from a Hebrew name that translates to "my father is joy" or "father's
joy," making for a pretty precious name for your little one.
Abigail may be best known from the Old Testament as the third wife of King David.
It's also well-known as the name of the second first lady of the United States, Abigail Adams.
And then there's Abigail Van Buren, the pen name of Pauline Phillips.
You may not recognize the name, but you likely know her work, as she was behind the "Dear
Abby" column that first ran in the San Francisco Chronicle in 1956.
Ellie
Ellie got its start as a shortened form of Eleanor or Ellen, but it stands strong on
its own.
Of Greek origin, it means "shining light."
Many parents would likely describe their children as bright beacons in their lives, so the symbolism
is a perfect fit.
Also, it gives you a preset lullaby in the form of the song "Shining Light" by Annie
Lennox.
It also happens to be the name of Carl's wife in Pixar's Up.
Ellie was such an integral and sweet character in that film that Pixar even gave her her
own signature color, magenta.
And of course there's also Ellie Goulding, who has been burning up the pop charts in
the 2010s.
Asa
Asa is a name you likely don't hear very often and, therefore, it could make for a very unique
name for your little boy.
In Hebrew, Asa likely translates to "healer."
Much like Abigail, this name also originates with the Old Testament.
In the Bible, Asa is described as doing what was both "good and right" by God.
Regardless of your religious beliefs, naming your baby after someone who does good deeds
surely sends a powerful message.
One Asa you may have heard of is English actor Asa Butterfield, who has been performing since
the age of seven in such films as Hugo, Ender's Game, and The Space Between Us.
Although Asa is generally a masculine name, it could also make an equally wonderful and
powerful name for a little girl, as the French-Nigerian singer Asa has demonstrated.
Miles
When Chrissy Teigen and John Legend welcomed their adorable new baby boy in May 2018, they
chose a perfect name: Miles.
The name Miles has Germanic roots and first appeared as "Milo."
Once the name had been introduced to England, it took the form of Miles.
The exact meaning of the name is not known, but it is thought to be connected to the Slavic
word "milu," which means "gracious."
Miles has not yet made it within the top 100 most popular baby names, but that could all
change now that Teigen and Legend have propelled it into the mainstream.
Of course, it's a perfectly good name even if it's not embraced by the masses.
After all, you can't go wrong giving your child a name that is synonymous with graciousness.
"If peeing your pants is cool, consider me Miles Davis."
Vivian
Not only is Vivian a beautiful and whimsical-sounding name, it also carries a sweet meaning.
It first originated from the Latin word "vivus," which means "alive."
You could also broaden the definition to mean "full of life" or, fittingly, "vivacious."
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name is a Catholic saint who is said to have lived
in the fourth century.
While she was indeed a woman, many Vivians back in the Middle Ages were actually men.
These days, though, you'd be hard-pressed to find many men who carry the name.
In 2014, Vivian made the the list as the 97th most popular name for girls born in the United
States, and has remained in the top 100 ever since.
Aaron
Aaron is a classic and strong name that has been in circulation for many, many years.
It comes from Hebrew, and from a biblical standpoint, Aaron symbolizes "high mountain"
or "exalted."
As recorded in the Old Testament, Aaron was the older brother of Moses and the first high
priest of Israel.
"You done messed up, A-A-ron!"
In addition to its appearance in the Bible, people all over the world have adopted the
name, translating it into their respective languages.
From Saudi Arabia to Iceland, Aaron has remained an incredibly popular moniker given to little
ones.
Shakespeare fans will likely also appreciate the name Aaron, as it was used in the famous
play Titus Andronicus.
Here in the United States, it remains one of the top 50 names for boys.