It’s only natural to have high hopes for your children. Of course, all we really want is for our children to be happy. There is a part of us though, that would love them to cure cancer/travel to Mars/become President (delete as appropriate). In order to make it as President, your unborn child is going to need a President-worthy name. Here we take a look at the meanings of some baby names fit for a President.

John
This is a biblical name of Hebrew origin. The first John was John the Baptist, a priest of the Temple in Jerusalem. Mentioned in the Bible, he was considered to be a forerunner of Jesus. John means “God” or “gracious”. Presidents with this name include John F Kennedy, John Adams, John Quincy Adams and John Tyler.

Barack
This is an African name meaning “blessed”. Barack is quite an uncommon name, but has grown in popularity since the election of Barack Obama, the 44th President of the USA.

Abraham
This is a Hebrew name meaning “father of many” or “many, multitude”. This is a biblical name, chosen by God for a man originally named Abram. Abraham of the Bible, is considered to be the founder of Hebrews (through his son Isaac), and the found of Arabs (through his son Ishmael). The only President with this name was Abraham Lincoln.

Richard
Meaning “strong ruler” or “powerful ruler” this name derives from German, French and English. Richard was historically a popular name for European Kings, and is still a popular name today. The only President with this name was Richard Nixon.

Ronald
This is a Gaelic name meaning “mighty counsellor” or “mighty ruler”. The name originated in Scotland, but its popularity travelled across the globe by the end of the 19th century. Ronald remains a popular name choice to date. The only President with this name was Ronald Reagan.

Lyndon
This is an English name meaning “lime tree hill” or “lives by the lime tree”. Lyndon was originally a surname based upon the location, but became popular as a first name too. The only President with this name in Washington was Lyndon Johnson.

Franklin
This is an English name meaning “free man”. It was originally used to describe a landholder. Franklin is a popular name across the English speaking world. Presidents with this name include Franklin Pierce and Franklin D Roosevelt.

William
This is a German name meaning “will, desire” and “great protector”. The name became increasingly popular in England after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Presidents with this name include William Henry Harrison, William McKinley, William Howard Taft and Bill Clinton.

James
This is a biblical name of French origin. James was the name of two apostles in the New Testament. It means “supplanter”. It is a very popular name. Presidents with this name include James Madison, James Monroe, James K Polk, James Buchanan, James Garfield and James “Jimmy” Carter.

George
This is a Greek name meaning “farmer” or “earth worker”. Historically, it was a popular name for British monarchs and Saints. Presidents with this name include George Washington, George Bush and George W Bush.

Written by Fiona (@Fiona_Peacock), mother, writer and lover of all things baby related

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Are you expecting a baby this year? Naming your baby is the first major decision that you make as parents. Since there are baby names as many as the stars in the night sky, finding the right one for your child may take some time. To help you with this important milestone, here are some baby name trends that will be prominent this 2013.

Top Searched Baby Names for Girls and their Meanings

1. Millie – industrious, gentle, and strong.
2. Ann – “God has favoured me”
3. Charlotte – free
4. Emma – entire, universal
5. Ella – foreign
6. Isabella – “God’s promise”
7. Sookie – lily
8. Eithne – kernel
9. Ellie – noble, famous warrior, sunshine
10. Betty – God’s promise

Top Searched Baby Names for Boys and their Meanings

1. Jacob – substitute
2. Mo – dark-skinned
3. Gus – staff of the Goths
4. Aiden ­– little fire
5. Liam – strong-willed warrior
6. Ted – divine gift
7. Max – greatest
8. Bertie – noble, bright, famous
9. Andy – man, warrior
10. Ned – wealthy protector

Celebrity Baby Names

Three celebrities have chosen names that geographic in nature. Reese Witherspoon named her son Tennessee in honour of her home state. Alicia Keys and Mariah Carey both named their sons after African countries: Egypt and Morocco respectively.

A celeb boy “it” name for 2013 is Camden, an edgy pick which means winding alley. Other celebrities also pick colours as their inspiration. Beyonce name her daughter blue ivy while Alicia Silverstone named her son Bear Blu. Drew Barrymore picked Olive and Jennifer Garner named her sweet daughter Violet.

Short and Sweet Baby Names

Many of the top searched baby names have one thing in common – they are three to four letters long. One of the top searches was for one-syllable names, meaning new parents may want to give formal names a boot, such as Ted for Theodore and Andy instead of Andrew.

When choosing baby names for your child, it is important to consider some factors such as sound and compatibility, uniqueness, relatives and friends, ancestry and heritage, initials and nicknames, and meaning. However, the main criteria should always be that you and your partner like it!

Remember these names are closely tied to the identity of your child. So, make sure that you pick a name that will not make your baby a laughing stock when he or she grows up.

This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. Health & Parenting Ltd disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. All contents copyright © Health & Parenting Ltd 2013. All rights reserved.