Common Baby Names And Their Meanings

If you are expecting to have a baby, then you might be thinking a lot about what to name your child. Parents often get into a dilemma as to what name they should give to their baby boy or girl. The name which you choose might reflect upon the child’s future, given its meaning. Each name has a special meaning and it may or may not reflect the child’s character as he/she grows up. That is why parents ponder a lot about the name they should give to their children. Here are a few names that are commonly given to babies in Australia.

William: This was the most popular name given to boys in Australia in the year 2010. More than 700 births were registered with this name, which means protection. It is usually a name given to someone with a strong will and is seen to be a protector.

Jack: This name signifies that the person is one who works very hard. The name’s actual definition varies a lot, but the actual meaning is always the same - that of a person with a nature of working hard.

Oliver: This name, which is derived from Latin, simply means Olive tree. The Olive tree is known for its beauty and dignity, which is precisely what this name conveys. It is given to babies who radiate beauty.

Joshua:Joshua is a name which is from a Hebrew origin, and the meaning of the name is Jehovah of Salvation. It is a pretty powerful name which also has a religious history, making it very popular indeed.

Thomas: This is yet another popular name which has a rather simple meaning - twin. It is a biblical name, and has many popular short forms, the most common ones being Tom and Tommy.

Isabella: Among girls, Isabella proved to be the most popular name in the year 2010, with more than 600 births being registered with the name Isabella. It means God’s promise, and hence has a very sentimental value associated with it.

Ruby: People’s fascination with gemstones has led to the popularity of the name Ruby, whose meaning simply signifies the ruby gemstone. This has been quite a popular selection too.

Chloe: This name has a Greek origin, and means green shoot. It’s off-beat pronunciation has led to its popularity and a lot of parents have named their daughters as Chloe.

Olivia: This name has quite a history, since it was first used by the great writer Shakespeare. It is believed that Shakespeare used the name as a feminine form of Oliver. Both names have the same meaning, which is Olive tree.

Charlotte: This is an old German-origin name, which means free man or free person. It’s use has been very popular indeed and has been in use since the 17th century.

These are some of the popular names that have been commonly used for boys and girls across Australia. All of them are quite beautiful and sweet sounding names indeed.


There is an unlimited amount of baby names. There are also more and more words becoming accepted boys or girls names, the list continues to grow.