River 
English, "River"
River has transcended its hippie-commune origins and has become a strong, outdoorsy name. Like the late actor Phoenix, River is handsome, brooding, and free-flowing as a stream.

Variations
Riviera, Ryver, Rivor, Rivers
Nicknames
Riv
Related Lists
Celebrity babies, Nature-lover names
Popularity Chart
Popularity rankings from the Social Security Administration
Popularity Ranking
About name popularity rankings
You may find some surprises -- for example, who knew Jennifer was a boy's name? Because this feature uses actual Social Security data, it includes the human error that attends a large survey, but it still reliably reflects the patterns of naming fashion.
Baby Name Poll

Which food name do you like best for a girl?

Coco
Rosemary
Apple
I've lost my appetite


Baby Name Search
Gender
Syllables
Origin
Enter name or first letter(s)
Advertisement
Name of the Day

Saleem

Arabic, Swahili, "Peaceful"

A sleeker-sounding variation on the Arabic word for "peace."

Related Names

rssSubscribe to the Name of the Day feed
Popular on Parenting.com
Popular on Parenting.com
Build A Name
Take your baby name for a test drive!
First Name
Middle Name (optional)
Last Name
 

Blog: Our Editors' Daily Fave

Maura make sense of the new study that says kids should be in rear-facing car seats until age 4. Lauren reveals what it's like to interview Kate Gosselin. Plus: would you wear sperm earrings? Updated frequently by Parenting and Babytalk Editors.

Blog: The Parenting Post

Mighty Maggie: "If you thought the difference between the Greatest Generation and the Baby Boomers was huge, take a look at the expanse between the Boomers and THEIR kids." Updated daily!

Want to Test Products?

Parenting needs your opinion! Sign up for a chance to be a Mom Tester to review (and keep) toys, beauty products, baby gear and more.

Share Your Vacation Pix and Win!

Send us great family vacation photos and your best advice for traveling with a baby. Three moms will win a fab diaper bag!