Saturday, July 24, 2010

The Most Popular Names in the World?

what the Most Popular Names in the World do you think?

The Most Popular Names in the World?
As our society is becoming more and more culturally mixed and travel to the world鈥檚 most exotic places is no longer out of the ordinary, the globalization influence on baby name trends is hard to miss. The top name popularity charts are becoming more and more culturally diverse. Names such as Aliyah (Hebrew), Aidan (Irish), Guadalupe (Spanish), Amaya (Basque), and Maddox (Welsh) are rising in popularity. Parents are tapping into their cultural roots to give their babies a more unique name that will give the child a strong cultural identification.


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Reply:[1] Alexandra (My Name)--The girl's name Alexandra \a-lexa-ndra, alex(an)-dra\ is pronounced al-eks-AHN-dra. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "man's defender". Latinate feminine form of Alexander. Seldom used in the English-speaking world before the 20th century. Became very popular in Britain after the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) married the Danish Princess Alexandra in 1863. Used in the English royal family and its many branches. See also Alondra, Drina, and Olexa. Ballet dancer Alexandra Danilova; fashion designer Zandra Rhodes. Alexandra is a very popular female first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census).





[2]Gabrielle-- The girl's name Gabrielle \gab-rielle, gabri(el)-le\ is pronounced gab-ree-ELL. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "heroine of God". Feminine form of Gabriel. Gabriella is the Italian form. Tennis player Gabriela Sabatini; fashion designer Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel; volleyball player Gabby Reece.Gabrielle is a very popular female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census).





[3]Steven--The boy's name Steven \s-te-ven\ is pronounced STEE-ven. It is of English origin. Variant of Stephen.Steven has 4 variant forms: Stevan, Stevenson, Stevon and Stevyn. Names that sound like Steven are Stefan, Steffen and Stefon. Steven is a very popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census).





[4]Ronald--The boy's name Ronald \r(o)-na-ld\ is pronounced RAH-nald. It is of Old Norse origin, and its meaning is "ruler's counselor". Also possibly from the same root as Reginald and Reynold. Ronald emerged among the Scots, and was not widely used in the rest of the English-speaking world until the end of the 19th century. Ranald is a Scottish form, Ronaldo is Spanish. US President Ronald Reagan; clown Ronald McDonald. Ronald has 12 variant forms: Ranald, Renaldo, Ron, Ronal, Ronaldo, Rondale, Roneld, Ronell, Ronello, Ronn, Ronnie and Ronny, names that sound like Ronald are Rinaldo, Reinald, Raynald, Renauld and Reynald. Ronald is a very popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S.)
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