As I was first coming into this world, my parents had a difficult choice to make: I needed a name. Initially, my father wanted something that would reflect my Italian roots, and hoped to name me Pierfrancesco.

That obviously didn't go over well with my mother, and the two settled on Giovanni. You'll never believe it, but they got cold feet again, and switched me to Christopher at the last minute. I can't lie, I'm not the happiest about that decision, but it is the name I've been given, and I choose to live with it.

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All that being said, choosing a baby name is a very important process for your newborn, as they'll likely spend the rest of their life with the name you've chosen. It's important to be sure the name not only fits them, but also is one they'll be comfortable with through all stages of their life.

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Recently, the Social Security Administration released their stats for the most popular baby names across America for 2024. We were able to break this list down by state, and find the most popular baby names from right here in the Grand Canyon state. Whether you need inspiration, simply want to make sure you're not giving your child a "basic" name, or are just curious about naming trends over time, here's the top 20 baby names for boys and girls in the state of Arizona.

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