Even though baby won’t be ready for Rio in 2016, you can pave their way to the Olympics with the perfect name. Inspired by 2012 Olympians, these gold-medal monikers are sure to make your baby a winner.

Misty

The London games marked the third gold-medal victory for this beach volleyball player. Misty May-Treanor suffered many injuries, including a ruptured Achilles tendon, to make it to this year’s game. If your little girl is comfortable in her diaper, she’s already on her way to volleyball glory.

Ryan

Want your son to have some swagger? Try naming him after Ryan Lochte, the Olympic swimmer known to wear grills on and off the podium. Or, if your prefer him to have some smarts, you can name him after Stanford alumni and Olympic marathoner Ryan Hall.

Kerri

You can’t go wrong with the name Kerri. For some, it’s reminiscent of a girl whose one-legged landing led the USA to its first gymnastics gold medal. For others, it’s about a the three-time volleyball champion who wore too much KT tape. No matter the sport, a Kerri can bring home the gold.

Oscar

No one knows more about overcoming obstacles than Oscar Pistorious. The South African sprinter became the first paraplegic to compete in the Olympics. While he didn’t win any medals, he proved that nothing can stand in the way of your dreams. What a good attitude to pass onto a child!

Gabby

She’s the first African-American to win the gymnastics All-Around title. She’s also the first gymnast to win team gold medal and an all-around gold medal in the same year. Gabby “The Flying Squirrel” Douglas is an inspiration to all. If you’re extra lucky, your daughter will inherit her amazing smile and athletics skills.

Usain

Ok, this may not be the most traditional name on our list. But Usain “Lightning” Bolt is the fastest man alive, a title he earned by setting the world record in the 100-m and 200-m sprint. If you’re going to give your child a “crazy” name, you should make it this one!

Ally / Aly

From the track to the beam, this was a name heard all around Olympic stadium. Allyson Felix won three gold medals in London, and was a part of the world record-breaking 4 x 100-m relay team.  Aly Raisman was part of the gold-medal gymnastic team and earned an individual gold medal for her floor performance. You can pick the spelling, and let your daughter pick her sport.

Ashton

Don’t worry; we aren’t naming your son after the trucker hat wearing actor. Instead, we’re naming him after the American decathlete. Ashton Eaton took home the gold in an event that many deem the most athletically challenging of all Olympic events. If your little guy is throwing things, he’s already on the right path.

Claressa

Naming your daughter after the tough Claressa Shields who at only 17 won the gold in female boxing will ensure she’ll hold her own on the playground!  But don’t let the sport steer you from the name. Claressa has a huge heart and has raised spirits in her hometown.

Michael

You didn’t think we’d forget the most decorated Olympian, did you? Swimmer Michael Phelps won six medals (two silver and four gold) during the London games, bringing his total Olympic medal count to 22. What mom wouldn’t be proud of that?

Which Olympic name would you choose?

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Between the grueling training sessions and never-ending travel, it seems the the professional life of an Olympic athlete is anything but easy. But imagine how much harder you’d have to work for that gold medal around your neck if there was a diaper bag on your arm. While watching the London games this week, we couldn’t help but wonder how many female athletes work double-duty as moms. From high-jumpers and hurdlers to goal kickers and track stars, we were happily surprised to see just how many mothers are representing Team USA. Whether you’re in need of some motivation or you simply can’t get enough of this year’s games–check out our list of mighty moms who are going for gold.

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At the London 2012 Summer Olympics, we’ll be cheering on Nur Suryani Mohamed Taibi, a 10-meter air rifle shooter from Malaysia who’ll be 33-weeks pregnant when she competes in the games.

According to The New York Times, Nur Suryani found out she was pregnant in January, two days before she qualified for the Olympics, and she joins an elite few women who’ve competed in the games while expecting. (The Times could only find three, and they were all Winter Games athletes.)

We know, we know. It’s not like Nur Suryani is a gymnast or a marathon runner but pregnancy does affect your center of gravity, something that could trip you up while rifle shooting. However, Nur Suryani says her performance has actually improved.

“One advantage that I’ve seen is that my stability increased — maybe because my gravity increased, my weight increased,” she said.

The biggest obstacle she seems to be worried about is the baby kicking while she’s shooting. So how’s she going to try to prevent that? “I will talk to her, say, ‘Mum is going to shoot just for a while. Can you just be calm?”’ Nur Suryani says.

Nur Suryani did have to convince the Malaysian sporting authorities that she could safely travel to London and would perform well there. But she got the spot she deserved on the team.

“I said, ‘I got the qualification, so it’s mine,”’ said Nur Suryani. “For me nothing is impossible… It’s one of the challenges. If I abandoned it, maybe who knows? Another four years to wait, maybe I don’t have the opportunity.”

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Can you believe the 2012 Summer Olympics are just around the corner? We’re getting excited for it! To get ready for the Games, Procter & Gamble created this sweet ad honoring everything that moms do to help support their athlete children — from little league and peewee teams all the way to the Olympics! The video ends with, “The hardest job in the world, is the best job in the world.”

Seriously, try not to watch this video without getting teary! We dare you.

Are you excited for the London 2012 Olympics? What do you think of this ad?