Baby Names
Baby names are the overall focus of all the news and features on Nameberry. Our news stories cover the latest popular baby names, analysis of baby name trends, and news on baby girl names and baby boy names. We bring you all the news on baby names as it happens.
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.
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.
Mon Mar 11 2024
1930s Names Making a Comeback
What names are in line to be the next to be revived? Following the 100 Year Rule, we look at the names that peaked in the 1930s to find the best candidates for resurrection.
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.
Thu Mar 07 2024
Celebrity Baby Name Tattoos
Celebrities who have paid tribute to their children with baby name tattoos — from conventional to crazy.
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.
Wed Feb 28 2024
Baby Names Before 1850
What did parents name their children before official records began? Records from a hundred years ago show that the choices go far beyond John and Mary — and some of them could inspire you today.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
Mon Feb 12 2024
Model Names Reflect Diversity on the Runway
Model names are diverse, unique, and seriously stylish. We look at the très chic names of 20 up-and-coming runway models — all worthy of consideration by fashionable parents.
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.
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.
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.
Mon Jan 29 2024
Why Aquarians Are Unconventional Namers
Aquarius namers are analytical, values-driven, and modern. They are drawn to unique names that defy current conventions. Read all about Aquarius namers here.
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!)
Thu Jan 25 2024
In Defense of Emma and Ethan: Ten Good Reasons to use a Common Name
In case you've dismissed a name because it was super popular, this convincing argument by Appellation Mountain's Abby Sandel might change your mind.
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.
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!
Thu Jan 18 2024
The Best Cool Undiscovered Boy Names
Among the 100 best cool undiscovered boy names are several of our all-time favorites: Barnaby and Inigo, Fielder and Lorcan, Humphrey and Thackery. Get inspired here.
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).
Sun Jan 14 2024
Baby Names That Mean Red
Names that mean red were the prime requirement for my baby name search. Here are some options for boys, girls, and both.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Celebrity Dog Names
Celebrity dog names are just as weird — maybe even weirder — than celebrity baby names. Find out who calls their pooch Boujee and which celebrity pup goes by Porky Basquiat in this round-up of the wildest, wackiest celebrity dog names.