New zealand & australian modern baby name ! ?

i need a name for my baby, not sure if girl or boy but i really have no ideas yet. I am due sooon ! I need as many names as i can get :)


My hubbie is from new zealand so i need it to be cool with him as well.





Thanks guys !

New zealand %26amp; australian modern baby name ! ?
Here are a list of the most common baby names in New Zealand:





Girls:





1. Sophie


2. Olivia


3. Ella


4. Isabella


5. Charlotte


6. Lily


7. Emma


8. Emily


9. Jessica


10. Grace





Boys





1. Jack


2. James


3. William


4. Samuel


5. Joshua


6. Riley


7. Liam


8. Oliver


9. Benjamin


10. Daniel





New Zealand is basically influenced by America and Britian in terms of given names; but many maori names are used to. Here are a few that I can think of...





Girls





. Pania - Maori mythological sea maiden


. Aroha - Very common name; literally 'Love' in maori


. Moana - Ocean in Maori





Boys





. Rangi - Heaven in Maori


. Tipene - Maori form of Stephen


. Hemi - Maori form of James





Hope that helps!
Reply:Pakia Apirana! I love that name! :) or Pai for short.