Where to get inspiration?

[mackinnonka]

Having issues with picking names, there are a few I like that DH doesn't like and vice versa. We are running through the 'top 100' lists of everything and barely being able to pick one we liken ever mind agree on it!

Where are you getting your inspiration from? I've been browsing online but its all popular name lists and I really don't want to go with names just because they are what other people are choosing :S

Go through the 2014 full list of ONS baby names for England and Wales then.

Maybe try a baby name book! I recently bought one with 8000 baby names in it. That way, all the names are in one place with meanings etc.x

Sounds morbid but how about having a walk through an old graveyard? You might get ideas for more unusual old fashioned names.

Can't believe no one has said movie/tv!!!

Both the characters you're watching but also the credits!

Graveyards are fantastic for baby names.

Also watch a shitload of films and listen to minor characters, and read the full cast and crew.

Go through the full company directory.

Go though a bunch of really old threads.

Play 'Wikipedia name diving'. Start on the page of a famous person you like, and only click on linked names to take you from page to page. Read about their families and colleagues etc along the way.

Try nymbler.com? you can enter up to six names and it will suggest new names based on those.

Credits on tv programmes and films, you will see loads there.
Also, do you have a favourite character in a film or book. Make a list of 10 names each and see if the same name appears on both your lists.

Thanks will give all these suggestions a go! Hopefully find something just right :)

Just a thought-maps can be very good sources for the baby names.