Monday, December 6, 2010

SOPHIA, AIDEN ARE TOP BABY NAMES FOR 2010

If there's a baby Sophia or Aiden in your family, you aren't alone They lead BabyCenter's 2010 lists of most popular baby names. Isabella, Olivia, and Emma were also in vogue this year, along with Chloe, Ava, Lily, Madison, Addison, and Abigail. Jacob, Jackson, and Ethan were other big names for boys this year, while Jayden, Noah, Logan, Caden, Lucas, and Liam were also etched on many birth certificates in 2010. Choosing a name is something parents-to-be don't take lightly. More than 60-percent note they believe a name plays a role in a child's success in life. But moms consider different attributes when naming a boy versus a girl. While 68-percent of moms say they want a strong name for their new son, 64-percent are looking for kindness and compassion reflected in their new daughter's name.

BabyCenter's Top Ten Baby Names of 2010

GIRLS

Sophia
Isabella
Olivia
Emma
Chloe
Ava
Lily
Madison
Addison
Abigail

BOYS

Aiden
Jacob
Jackson
Ethan
Jayden
Noah
Logan
Caden
Lucas
Liam