I recently discovered a wonderful site for moms-to-be. It’s called Baby Names Country, started by Veronica and Daniel Russell.

There are few decisions more difficult than choosing a name for your baby, and this site makes it easy to look up thousands of names and their meanings. You can also search for names from different countries.

The Russells started their non-profit website to help honor the memory of their son, Gregory, who died four years ago from a serious illness. “He was just two years old, we loved him very much, and miss him greatly. The pain of loss and memories of him will always live in our hearts.”

They now have an adopted daughter, Caroline, whose name means “Little and Strong.” They hope to help other parents discover the rich meanings of baby names as an aid to picking out the name of their child.

The Russells say, “We hope our site will be helpful to you in finding the perfect name for your baby and the name you choose will bring only happiness for your baby in future.”

I have to add that this site is also helpful for fiction writers who are searching for a character’s name in a story. It’s so easy to browse through the variety of names and meanings on this site. Finding the right name can sometimes fuel an entire plot, as a character learns the meaning of his or her name.

Enjoy Baby Names Country!