Baby Naming Central - Who's Who?

Braydon Hart Wilkerson
Melissa Joan Hart and her husband welcomed second son, Braydon Hart Wilkerson on March 12. The first name chosen is a variation on the more common spelling of Braden. And whether these parents realized it or not, in opting to alter the letters in this name, they set the stage for a son who will someday become an actor. While the name Braden brings CEO potential and a strong interest in finance and entrepreneuring, Braydon works to create an excellent role player with an intense interest in the arts. The full name will request this little guy to give, give, give of himself and his talents. Mom and Dad will need to teach this young lad the fine art of healthy selfishness and boundary setting!

Harlow Winter Kate Madden
Born to Nicole Richie and Joel Madden on January 11th, this little lady received a first name that has commonly been used in times past as a surname. With the first name Harlow, there will be many challenging conditions and experiences in life. Here's a case where using the middle name Winter as a first name would be advised!

Avis Ann Baldwin
Daniel Baldwin and Joanne Smith Baldwin chose the name Avis for their daughter born on January 17. While not in common use, this first name will bring a very stable influence to this little one. She will be encouraged to be responsible, candid and honest. Oh, and a little heads up message to the Baldwins.... there's bound to be lots of stubbornness!

Kieran Lindsey Lieberthal
Born to parents Julianna Margulies and Keith Lieberthal on January 17th, this little girl is headed for a life of detail-consciousness and responsibility. Kieran is a name that encourages a no-nonsense serious approach to every facet of existence. Babies who receive this name will mature quickly... and will most likely be a big help around the house!

Sage Florence Galafassi
Born on January 9th, this "little Miss Sunshine" is the new daughter of Toni Collette and Dave Galafassi. There is no holding back someone with the first name Sage, so Toni and Dave had better get their energy reserves charged. Sage is a name that will encourage stepping outside tradition... and doing what's never been done. So no wall flower here!

Orion Christopher Noth
You don't see or hear the first name Orion too much, but perhaps parents should consider this first name. It carries a super influence bringing a host of wonderful qualities that allows the natural talents to come through. Chris Noth and Tara Wilson chose well in providing this first name for their son born on January 18th.

For Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban
This couple has waited a long time for a baby. And of course Keith has struggled a great deal with addiction problems. That means this baby should receive a name that will provide discipline and objectivity, along with qualities of creativity, expressiveness and confidence.
A suggestion from Maryanna for a girl... Delilah Renay Urban
The name Delilah provides an influence that is about as solid as it gets. This name will support academic development as well as the development of an all around well-balanced nature. And, this name provides a strong family orientation which is something Nicole might appreciate in a new daughter. (In naming her older daughter Isabella or Bella for short the influence is anything but domestic!) The middle name Rrenay will generate an interest in the arts, so daughter and parents can be on the same page all through life!
A suggestion from Maryanna for a boy... Geramy Jack Urban
Celebs often like choosing names for their children that are unique and different. And that route can be great, as long as the name chosen does not have crazy associations. Geramy carries a different spelling for a commonly used boy's name. This spelling looks great and will also downplay tendencies toward overindulgence. The middle name Jack is fun and unexpected and will definitely stir interest in dad's music and mom's acting.

For Minnie Driver
Minnie recently admitted in an interview that she is feeling a bit apprehensive about coming up with the perfect name for her child due to the uniqueness of her last name. Options like Race or Duncan (Dunk) Driver just won't do. No wonder this mom is hoping for a girl! So what if Minnie's first baby is a boy?
A suggestion from Maryanna for a boy... Jerett W. Driver
Since Minnie has seldom been one to play by the rules, it might work best if she chose a name for a son that encouraged independence, originality, pioneering and self-sufficiency. The first name Jerett blends well in sound with Driver, and it is a name that will carry many of the qualities that would put a little guy on the same page with his famous mom. While middle names are often a part of the mix today, a simple middle initial might be enough to make a solid statement of professional standing. Many don't realize that Minnie's given name was Amelia Fiona. In going from Amelia to Minnie there was a shift to the very qualities found in the name Jerett. Pick this name and mom and son will be on the same wavelength for life!