Christian

A name like Christian will remind your little one to be proud of who they are, how they see the world, and the sources of joy and peace they discover. This gender-neutral moniker has been bestowed for centuries, mostly on those who embraced a particular religious tradition. Deriving from the Latin Christianus, Christian means "Christian" or "follower of Christ," perhaps describing your beliefs or the beliefs your little one will hold. While Christian may seem like an obvious nod to your religious faith, this sweet-sounding name also has secular appeal. Christian is in good company with A-list actors like Christian Bale and Christian Slater, and the name also shares ties with fashion moguls Dior and Louboutin.

For The Bump community member, mjl6907, Christian is most appealing in its longest form. "I really like it, as long as it doesn't get shortened to Chris." If you agree and want your Christian to only be known by their full title, take some reassurance from user mama31, who says, "Not all names get shortened if the person doesn't choose to do it." You'll be the first to set the example of calling your Christian by the full and beautiful name you picked for them.