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Baby boy names are changing with the times. Years ago we were all used to hearing names like John and Mike, but now names are becoming more unique everyday.

Here is a list of the top 10 baby boy names in 1998 and the top 10 baby boy names in 2008 to compare the differences in uniqueness.

Top Baby Boy Names in 1998 Top Baby Boy Names in 2008
Michael Aiden
Jacob Ethan
Matthew Jacob
Nicholas Jayden
Christopher Caden
Joshua Noah
Brandon Jackson
Zachary Jack
Austin Logan
Tyler Matthew

What things should you consider before coming up with your baby boy name? Well, you should consider if there are any traditions in your family like names passed down generation to generation. You should also consider if you want to start a new tradition, or simply just name your baby boy after a family member. You should also consider the spelling. Your baby boy will be able to spell his name earlier and easier if it is no longer than 6 letters. When thinking about the spelling you should also consider how it will be pronounced. You do not want to embarrass your child when his name is mispronounced all the time. You can be creative without going overboard. For example, if you like the name "Rocket" why don't you try something that sounds like Rocket but a name he will less likely be picked on for. Rocky would be a decent change that you could use, while still remaining different.

Do not forget about the middle name. You generally want your baby boy's first name to sound smooth and balanced when saying it with his middle name. Many parents get stuck when naming their child because they can't think of a good middle name for them. Here are some middle name ideas: Ian, David, Aaron, Ray, Michael, Liam, Allen, Scott, Ethan, Jackson, Patrick, Will, Adam, Daniel, Dean, Alexander, and Douglas. Those are just baby boy middle name ideas that you can use to get you started on your journey for the perfect middle name for your baby boy.

Baby names also have meanings. You can lookup baby name meanings online or in books at the library to find out what your idea means. We also provide a useful article on baby name meanings here at BabyGenii. For example, Steven means "crown". So you could say that boys named Steven may have some traits like those of a king. Some parents do not really care about name meanings, and that is okay too. Whatever name you decide you need to remember that your baby boy will be living with this name for the rest of his life. So make sure you realize that your children do not always grow up to be what you expect of them. Your child might not be comfortable with the name Stormy River if he ends up being a doctor or other professional man that needs to be taken seriously. Just remember not to panic; you have plenty of time to decide on a baby boy name. Nine months is plenty of time to come up with a thousand baby boy names.

Meta Description: Top ten baby boy names from 1998 to 2008 compared. Things you should consider when choosing a name for your baby boy. We also give reasons why strange names might not be such a good idea for your baby boy.






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