Catherine Proctor is a freelance author, digital storyteller and editor who has also written and co-authored several other books for Woodslane Press, including the Campervan & Caravan Cook Book and The Outdoor Family Activity Guide.
Description
Are you having trouble choosing a name for your baby? Do your parents want to follow a family tradition? Does your partner really like a name you absolutely hate? Or do you just need some inspiration? Choosing a name for your newborn can be a challenge. Family, in-laws, friends and countless others all want to be involved in giving your new baby a perfect name. Naming your baby is one of the first things you do for your newborn, so its right to think long and hard about the name that you and your partner will give your little one. If you’re struggling for inspiration, Baby Names Australia provides you with over 8000 names, specially researched and curated in 2026, reflecting Australian choices. They are separated into boys and girls names and all listed with their meanings. So whether your baby becomes a Joel or Jamel, Helena or Heidi, you’ll be able to find the perfect name in Baby Names Australia. As well as thousands of names to choose from, Baby Names Australia includes the year’s most popular names, celebrity choices and trends from 2025-26, plus great tips and advice on choosing a name.
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Introduction
PART ONE: BABY NAME TRENDS AND PREDICTIONS
1. Australias most popular baby names
2. Australian baby naming trends
3. How Australian baby names compare to other English-speaking countries
4. Pop culture and celebrity influences
5. This year’s Australian baby name predictions
PART TWO NAMING YOUR BABY
6. How to choose a name
7. Registering a baby’s name in Australia
PART THREE BOYS’ NAMES A-Z
PART FOUR GIRLS’ NAMES A-Z
PART FIVE GENDER-NEUTRAL NAMES A-Z