One thing it doesn’t have, though, is associations with those particular names. Now, there are a couple of ways you can go about getting those, but one that I particularly like is Google’s auto complete. You know, when you type in “cliff,” and it suggests things like “cliff alexander,” “cliff notes,” “cliffs of dover,” and so on.
So, here you go – the top 10 boy names from 2014, the top auto-complete for that name (along with that person’s bio), the next 5 auto-completes, and some more (pretty random) stuff. Enjoy!
Oh, girls? Right here.
#10 Daniel
Top auto-complete: Bacon
Bio: Daniel Bacon is a British actor. He is most known for his voice role as James "Rhodey" Rhodes / War Machine in Iron Man: Armored Adventures. (Wikipedia)
Latest news: "Bill Hader, Rebecca Hall and More Join the Movie Adaptation of Roald Dahl's The BFG" [Daniel’s mentioned in the article]
Other top auto-completes: Wisler (actor), Radcliffe (actor), Craig (actor), Bryan (professional wrestler), Boone (pioneer)
Meaning: Hebrew: “God is my judge”
sheknows.com “soul urge” meaning: People with this name have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.
Comment: Actually peaked in the 90s and has been falling ever since.
#9 James
Top auto-complete: Brown
Bio: James Brown (born February 25, 1951), commonly called "J.B.", is an American sportscaster known for being the host of The NFL Today on CBS Sports and Thursday Night Football on CBS Sports and NFL Network. [Wait a minute, I thought he was called the “Godfather of Soul.”]
Latest news: "Watch Snoop Dogg Share Final Advice He Got From James Brown"
Other top auto-completes: Harden (basketball player), Franco (actor), Bond (fictional character), Garner (actor), Avery (actor)
Meaning: Hebrew: “holder of the heel” (from the Biblical patriarch’s being born holding his twin brother Esau’s heel)
sheknows.com “soul urge” meaning: People with this name have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.
Comment: Hard to believe an old standby like this would be popular again. What’s next? John? Mary?
#8 Alexander
Top auto-complete: Skarsgard
Bio: Say hello to Sweden's sexiest import, 6'4" True Blood star Alexander Skarsgard! But while the hunky actor skyrocketed to fame playing bad-boy vampire Eric Northman on the HBO series, he's more than just a pretty face. (people.com)
Latest news: "Are Alexander Skarsgard & Liam Hemsworth Up for the Male Lead in 'Wonder Woman'?"
Other top auto-completes: The Great (conqueror), Ludwig (actor), McQueen (fashion designer), Hamilton (founding father), Graham Bell (inventor)
Meaning: Greek: “defender of the people”
sheknows.com “soul urge” meaning: People with this name have a deep inner desire to create and express themselves, often in public speaking, acting, writing or singing. They also yearn to have beauty around them in their home and work environment.
Comment: A suitable name for future actors, fashion designers, inventors, conquerors, and vampires
#7 Michael
Top auto-complete: Jackson
Bio: First taking to the stage at the age of just 11 as part of his family's gig The Jackson 5, Michael Jackson grew quickly into the superstardom which would both reward and plague his life. An apparently unstoppable creative and financial force through the highs of his career, 'The King of Pop' struggled with a confused and turbulent private life that was often made appallingly public. In the wake of his shock death though, it is for his artistry - and not his controversies - that he will be remembered and sadly missed. (lifetime.com)
Latest news: "Michael Jackson Impersonator brightens up Baltimore Streets" [after rioting]
Other top auto-completes: Crabtree (football player), Jordan (basketball player), Middleton (Kate’s dad), Mays (son of Willie), Kors (fashion designer, reality TV star)
Meaning: Hebrew: “Who is like God?” (a rhetorical question)
sheknows.com “soul urge” meaning: People with this name have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.
Comment: The most popular name of the last century (#1 no less than 44 times)
#6 Ethan
Top auto-complete: Allen
Bio (?): High-end chain with stylish & traditional furniture & home accessories, plus design services. (Wikipedia)
Bio: Ethan Allen (January 21, 1738 [O.S. January 10, 1737][4] – February 12, 1789) was a farmer; businessman; land speculator; philosopher; writer; and American Revolutionary War patriot, hero, and politician. He is best known as one of the founders of the U.S. state of Vermont. (Wikipedia)
Latest news: "Ethan Allen Warns of Weak Earnings"
Other top auto-completes: Hawke (actor), Dolan (Vine "phenomenon") Cutkosky (actor), Wayne (actor), Embry (actor)
Meaning: Hebrew: strong, firm, solid, safe, enduring
sheknows.com “soul urge” meaning: People with this name have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.
Comment: Name your child this only if you want him to be an actor … or a patriot ... or a piece of furniture.
#5 William
Top auto-complete: Shatner
Bio: William Shatner has notched up an impressive 50-plus years in front of the camera, most recently displaying comedic talent, and being instantly recognizable to several generations of cult television fans as the square-jawed Captain James T. Kirk, commander of the starship U.S.S. Enterprise. (IMDb)
Latest news: "William Shatner has a plan to save drought-plagued California"
Other top auto-completes: Moseley (actor), Levy (actor and model), and Kate (British royals), Shakespeare (writer), Cook (actor)
Meaning: German: “desire” + “helmet”
sheknows.com “soul urge” meaning: People with this name have a deep inner desire to use their abilities in leadership, and to have personal independence. They would rather focus on large, important issues, and delegate the details.
Comment: Ask yourself, do you really want to name your child Desire-Helmet?
#4 Mason
Top auto-complete: Disick
Bio: Mason Disick (born Mason Dash Disick in Los Angeles, California, on December 14, 2009) is the first-born child of reality television stars Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick. (hollywoodlife.com)
Latest news: "Mason Disick Celebrates His 5th Birthday with North West, Penelope Disick and Kim Kardashian"
Other top auto-completes: jars, shoes, Dixon Line, Dye (actor), Plumlee (basketball player)
Meaning: English: from the last name, which is itself from the occupation (e.g., a stone mason)
sheknows.com “soul urge” meaning: none (?!?!)
Comment: All I can think of, unfortunately, is Mason Reese.
#3 Jacob
Top auto-complete: Whitesides
Bio: Jacob Whitesides is a singer songwriter from Knoxville, Tennessee. He has been playing since the age of eight and say [sic] he never wants to stop! He is now 14 and is playing all around Knoxville, and surrounding areas. He is an experienced guitar player and singer who puts favorable twists on covers and writes his own music! Jacob was inspired at a Bluegrass festival in 2008, and ever since then he knew he wanted to do music for a living! He also plays other instruments such as drums, ukulele, and electric lead. (Tumblr)
Latest news: "Radio Disney Music Awards on Twitter: Why YouTuber Jacob Whitesides Drove the Conversation"
Other top auto-completes: Pechenik (Zooey Deschanel’s boyfriend), ladder, Ellsbury (baseball player), Javits Convention Center, Latimore (recording artist)
Meaning: see James
sheknows.com “soul urge” meaning: People with this name have a deep inner need for quiet, and a desire to understand and analyze the world they live in, and to learn the deeper truths.
Comment: #1 in the US from 1999 through 2012
#2 Liam
Top auto-complete: Neeson
Bio: Standing a burly 6'4", Liam Neeson was once described by a theatre critic as a "towering sequoia of sex." To say that he has undeniable charisma is certainly accurate, but it is a charisma composed as much of impressive talent as of broken-nosed physical appeal. Bearing both versatility and quiet forcefulness, Neeson has been touted as one of the most compelling actors of the late 20th century. (Fandango)
Latest news: "Liam Neeson vs. Peter Griffin: Fight of the century? We score 'Family Guy' sneak peek"
Other top auto-completes: Hemsworth (Australian actor), Payne (singer, One Direction), James (Canadian actor), Flockhart (son of Cassandra Flockhart and Harrison Ford), McIntyre (Australian actor)
Meaning: Irish: “towering sequoia of sex” (actually, it’s short for William)
sheknows.com “soul urge” meaning: none (?!?!)
Comment: My oldest boy is named Liam. When he was born, in 1995, his name ranked 240th. Do I know how to pick 'em? Why, yes, I do.
#1 Noah
Top auto-complete: Galloway
Bio: Noah Galloway (born 1981) is a former United States Army soldier, and a model and athlete. He was injured during the Iraq War, losing his left arm above the elbow and left leg above the knee. He is currently a contestant on Dancing with the Stars season 20, paired with Sharna Burgess. (Wikipedia)
Latest news: :'Dancing with the Stars' predictions: Could Noah Galloway surprise with top score?"
Other top auto-completes: Webster, ark, movie, Cyrus (Miley’s sister), Wyle (actor)
Meaning: Hebrew: “rest,” “comfort”
sheknows.com “soul urge” meaning: People with this name have a deep inner need for quiet, and a desire to understand and analyze the world they live in, and to learn the deeper truths.
Comment: Was ranked 205th as recently as 1993
Final Count
- Actor - 24 (45%)
- Athlete - 6
- Celeb child - 3
- Musician - 3
- Fashion designer - 2
- Patriot - 2
- Product - 2
- Writer - 2
- One offs - 11
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