[close] Bruce Lansky compiled more than 37,500 names from 250 countries in 160 languages, so your search for the best name needn't be hampered by limited choices. A glance at girl names beginning with I shows Ilona (Hungarian, a form of Helen), Ilse (German, a form of Elizabeth), Imala (Native American, meaning strong minded), Iman (Arabic, meaning believer), Imena (African, meaning dream), Imogene (Latin, meaning image), Ina (Irish, a form of Agnes), and Indira (Hindi, meaning splendid). And that's just from 1 out of 1,000 columns. You want only the best for your child, so start with his or her name. [close]