When searching for Aztec baby names it is important that you remember that what in fact you should be looking for is Nahuatl baby names.  In most cases Aztec names tend to be composed of words that are found in the Nahuatl language and will often be written as groups of highly pictorial logograms which make up the root of the name.  In some cases the names may contain phonetic elements which may be used to clearly spell out the name in its entirety.

So if you are thinking of choosing an Aztec name for your baby it is important that you keeping the following points in mind.

1.  It is important that you know as much about the history and theology of the Nahuatl language prior to taking a name.  Not only do you need to know this in order that you can pronounce the name correctly but also that you know its meaning and history as well as the reason why particular names were given to a child.

2.  Certainly a lot of Mexicans who are descending from the Aztecs will take a Nahuatl name as it makes a statement in relation to their ancestry and shows that they are proud of who they are. 

However there are some other things which you will also need to consider if you decide on using an Aztec baby name is what type of name you would like to use.

1.  There is the one word name.  Which is fine for those living in Mexico etc., however if you travel to a European country you will need to use it twice in order to meet legal requirements.

2.  Calendar Names.  These are names which are based on calendar birth names such as Ome Tochtli or Ce Mazatl.

What is also important to remember is that there are certain Aztec baby names which can in fact be used for both boys and girls so it is important that you really choose one which suits your child.  So if you really are interested in providing your child with a name that is unusual then you should look no further than using an Aztec one.  However, whenever carrying out a search online for Aztec baby names you should in fact put in to your search request Nahuatl baby names as well.