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Nameberry brings you up-to-date news on baby name popularity, laws, and customs around the world.

Old Money Names That Will Make You Feel Rich
Fri Mar 15 2024

Old Money Names That Will Make You Feel Rich

Old money names are quirky and historic choices that are so out of style, they're actually in. These names will make you feel like you come from the upper echelons— whether or not you actually have old money.
Fanciful Girl Names Go Over-the-Top
Thu Mar 14 2024

Fanciful Girl Names Go Over-the-Top

Fanciful girl names are long, feminine, and on the rise. We look at the top elaborate names for girls, as well as over-the-top choices that nobody is using.
Arabic Names Are Going Mainstream
Sun Mar 10 2024

Arabic Names Are Going Mainstream

Arabic baby names are a huge, diverse treasure trove. Here are some of our favorites: popular options, rare Arabic names, and ones which bridge cultures.
20 Questions Every Baby Namer Should Ask
Sat Mar 09 2024

20 Questions Every Baby Namer Should Ask

With ever-increasing baby name options, you need a way to narrow the search — fast. Answer these 20 questions every baby namer should ask to find a description of your perfect name in five minutes or less.
Celebrity Baby Name Tattoos
Thu Mar 07 2024

Celebrity Baby Name Tattoos

Celebrities who have paid tribute to their children with baby name tattoos — from conventional to crazy.
The Baby Names That Should Be on Everyone's List
Wed Mar 06 2024

The Baby Names That Should Be on Everyone's List

The names that should be on everyone's list for 2024 are the most stylish up-and-coming choices for the year ahead. We've identified 50 names — sourced from our Nameberry popularity charts, celebrity birth announcements, movies and television shows, and of course, our own intuition — that feel just right for 2024 babies.
50 Sites Every Name Nerd Needs (Besides Nameberry!)
Sun Mar 03 2024

50 Sites Every Name Nerd Needs (Besides Nameberry!)

There's life beyond Nameberry?! Sure is: we recommend other accounts, sites and tools that all name lovers need in their bookmarks.
Welsh Names Celebrate St David’s Day
Fri Mar 01 2024

Welsh Names Celebrate St David’s Day

In honor of Wales's national festival, here are the coolest, cutest and most legendary Welsh names.
Active Verb Baby Names for Leap Year Babies
Thu Feb 29 2024

Active Verb Baby Names for Leap Year Babies

There is a whole category of energetic word names for boys that practically leap off the page.
Why Pisces Are Romantic Namers
Mon Feb 26 2024

Why Pisces Are Romantic Namers

Pisces namers are creative, spiritual, and romantic. They are drawn to meaningful names with a unique twist. Read all about Pisces namers here.
200 Best Twin Boy Names 2024
Fri Feb 23 2024

200 Best Twin Boy Names 2024

Good twin boy names have the right strength, style, and vibe for this year. We've gathered our top 100 sets of twin names for boys — 200 names total — that fit the bill. Styles such as Southern twin boy names and badass twin boy names are featured here, along with unique twin boy names, and even matching twin boy names!
200 Best Twin Girl Names 2024
Thu Feb 22 2024

200 Best Twin Girl Names 2024

We've compiled our top 100 sets of twin girl names — that's 200 names! — with the right style, substance, and vibe for this year. You can find twin girl names by style — cute twin girl names, badass twin girl names; names by rarity — unique twin girl names; even matching twin girl names!
Pisces Baby Names Rise to the Surface
Tue Feb 20 2024

Pisces Baby Names Rise to the Surface

Pisces baby names take their main inspiration from the water. Pisces is the last of the three water signs and is represented by a pair of fish. Any name with a water-related meaning — especially if it connects to fish — is ideal for a Piscean child. Options abound, from Marina and Fisher to Nineveh and Bardo.
Kindercore Names Evoke Nostalgia
Sat Feb 17 2024

Kindercore Names Evoke Nostalgia

Kindercore names harken back to childhood, referencing beloved characters we all grew up with. We explore this new trend, as seen in recent celebrity babies Bambi, Cosmo, and Malibu Barbie.
40 Names That Mean You Live on the West Coast
Sun Feb 11 2024

40 Names That Mean You Live on the West Coast

Which names are more popular on the West Coast than the rest of the US? We analyzed the latest data to find stylish, quirky West Coast baby names that the rest of the country should know about.
Popular Dutch Names We Should Borrow
Thu Feb 08 2024

Popular Dutch Names We Should Borrow

Dutch baby names are a small but mighty subset of international baby names. The most popular Dutch name in the US is Skylar, a variation of the surname Schuyler. Rhett, which derived from the Dutch surname de Raedt, and Van, a Dutch preposition, also rank in the US Top 1000. Dutch social insurance bank SVB.
French Names You'll Want To Borrow Now
Sun Feb 04 2024

French Names You'll Want To Borrow Now

Discover the hottest names in France right now, plus rare gems you may want to add to your list.
Double-Barrel Names: US vs. UK
Sat Feb 03 2024

Double-Barrel Names: US vs. UK

Double-barrel names are on the rise! We crunched the numbers and found the most popular double-barrel names for girls and boys in the US and UK. See how the countries compare and discover uniquely-used names in each.
February Baby Names Spread the Love
Thu Feb 01 2024

February Baby Names Spread the Love

February baby names are a collection filled with romantic Valentine-inspired options, historic namesake names, and names connected to February symbolism.
The Names Really In Danger of Extinction
Fri Jan 26 2024

The Names Really In Danger of Extinction

Every Tom, Dick, and Harry doesn't mean what it used to. We have the scoop on the names that are going extinct, from those currently endangered to the ones that have already vanished (hint: Gary, Karen, and Nigel are not among them!)
Hipster Baby Names Are So Uncool, They’re Cool
Tue Jan 23 2024

Hipster Baby Names Are So Uncool, They’re Cool

Hipster baby names are unusual, trend-defying choices that get style points for just how quirky or out of style they are. In 2024, we're ushering in a new generation of names that qualify.
Aquarius Baby Names Hold Water
Sun Jan 21 2024

Aquarius Baby Names Hold Water

Aquarius names connect to air and water, intelligence and individualism, and notable Aquarians from history. Consult our guide to Aquarius baby names if you're expecting a little water bearer of your own!
Unique Middle Names You Didn't Even Know Were Names
Fri Jan 19 2024

Unique Middle Names You Didn't Even Know Were Names

Middle names are a safe space to have fun and let your imagination soar. Take a look at some of the quirky and unique middle names used by celebrities and non-famous parents alike. We bet you didn't even know some of them could be names!
These Trendy Names Are More Traditional Than You Think!
Tue Jan 16 2024

These Trendy Names Are More Traditional Than You Think!

You wouldn't have guessed that these trendy names with contemporary sounds have been around for centuries (in some cases, millennia).
Names Honor Martin Luther King Jr
Mon Jan 15 2024

Names Honor Martin Luther King Jr

In honor of Martin Luther King Day, we look at some of the most important names in the inspiring civil rights hero’s public and private life.