Five years from now there are likely to be a lot of little kids with the name Barack, Obama, Sasha or Willow in kindergarten classrooms across the United States. Why? Because according to news reports across the country, there have been a large number of new babies born that have been given our 44th president’s name or have been inspired by his family or by Republican VP nominee Sarah Palin's unusual baby name choices.
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Thanks to high-profile people such as Sarah Palin (daughters Bristol and Willow were named after Alaskan communities) and David and Victoria Beckham (son Brooklyn was conceived in New York), naming your baby straight from the atlas has never been more popular. Sure, you can name your child after well-known cities and state capitals, like Austin or Savannah, but we’ve come up with a list of smaller and mid-sized cities that can be used on your baby naming journey. From California to Massachusetts, think of this list like a cross-country road trip for you and your future baby.
Naming your new baby should be one of the simplest things to do, and yet it is often one of the most difficult. While the last name is normally an easy and obvious decision, choosing a first and a middle name for your baby might not be so simple. Especially when you have the opinions of both you and your partner, not only battling each other, but also Aunt Flo and Grandma Gertrude who both believe you should name your baby after them. 
When searching for the perfect name for baby it sometimes helps to look in the past to get inspiration for the future. After all, what is old is new again. Read on to find out what the most popular names were in the 1900's, 1940's, 1950's, 1960's and 1970's. 
Finding the right name for your baby can be as easy as discovering your personal baby name style. Whether your style is hip, new-age, athletic or exotic, check out these baby name ideas that will fit you -- and baby -- perfectly.
For as many names as there are in this world, there are as many reasons for choosing a name. For example, some parents use astrological signs to name their baby. "A name that harmonizes with a person's birth sign is a powerful choice because it enhances the characteristics associated with that sign," says Phyllis Vega, a professional astrologer, Tarot reader, and numerologist in Miami, FL. Her book, "Your Magickal Name: Using Astrology, Numerology, Myth and Meaning to Choose the Perfect One," examines the elements a name is composed of, from number value, astrological correspondences and mythological associations, to historical significance, spiritual implications, origin, and meaning. 
It might be that your baby is born sooner than planned, or that the little girl whose name you painstakingly chose turns out to be a little boy. It could be that your labor and delivery goes so quickly that your partner can't get home from a business trip to be with you.
Ah, the inevitable nickname. Although short names like Rose or John can't be abridged, when it comes to longer names such as Elizabeth or Richard, there are many truncated possibilities. 
When you're coming up with baby names, the name of your favorite aunt or your best friend in college are obvious choices. But, what about looking to your favorite hobby or pastime to find a name? Or even your profession? 
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