Are you having trouble finding the perfect name for your soon-to-arrive baby? Check out the 25 most popular baby names of 2017 so far, collected by www.babycenter.com, along with our tips for choosing the perfect name for your little one:

GIRLS:

  • Emma
  • Olivia
  • Ava
  • Isabella
  • Sophia
  • Mia
  • Charlotte
  • Amelia
  • Harper
  • Aria
  • Ella
  • Emily
  • Abigail
  • Madison
  • Evelyn
  • Avery
  • Lily
  • Sofia
  • Scarlett
  • Mila
  • Riley
  • Chloe
  • Layla
  • Penelope
  • Aubrey

BOYS:

  • Liam
  • Noah
  • Mason
  • Lucas
  • Ethan
  • Oliver
  • Elijah
  • Aiden
  • James
  • Benjamin
  • Logan
  • Jackson
  • Jacob
  • Carter
  • Sebastion
  • Jayden
  • Jack
  • Alexander
  • Matthew
  • Luke
  • Michael
  • Gabriel
  • William
  • Wyatt
  • Henry

Tip No. 1: Practice saying the name out loud, and think about possible nicknames that might be derived from it. Also, consider what the initials may spell (D.U.H. isn’t a great monogram).

Tip No. 2: Take your time. Once you think you’ve decided on the perfect name, sit on it for a while. See if it still feels right after a few weeks (or even months). And don’t let friends or family dissuade you too easily. Your opinion is the one that matters most.

Tip No. 3: Ultimately, it’s most important to go with your gut. Pay less attention to the meaning behind the name or to current fads, and focus on what’s really significant for you – whether that’s a traditional family name, or just a name that feels meaningful.

See the full list from BabyCenter here: https://www.babycenter.com/top-baby-names-2017.htm