* Family tradition: Names passed down through generations.
* Meaning: Names with special significance or symbolism.
* Popularity: Names that are currently fashionable or trendy.
* Personality: Names that reflect the parents' hopes and dreams for their child.
* Cultural background: Names that are common or significant in a particular culture.
* Unique or unusual: Names that stand out from the crowd.
Baby names can be gendered (like "Lily" or "Ethan") or gender-neutral (like "Riley" or "Avery"). They can be short or long, simple or complex, common or unique.
Ultimately, the choice of a baby name is personal and meaningful to the parents.