https://nameberry.com/blog/category/cool-names-2 undefined Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:58:51 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html https://github.com/jpmonette/feed en https://nameberry.com/blog/12-literary-ladies-unique-names-from-abra-to-sapphira https://nameberry.com/blog/12-literary-ladies-unique-names-from-abra-to-sapphira Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT Literary name inspiration by way of some of the more uniquely named female characters in novels and plays–Amaryllis and Alabama, Rain and Blue .

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/girls-names-11-fresh-choices https://nameberry.com/blog/girls-names-11-fresh-choices Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT Baby girl names new to the Nameberry database that may appeal to parents in search of a unique choice.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/ancient-roman-names https://nameberry.com/blog/ancient-roman-names Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT Find out how the Romans really named their children — and which names from ancient Rome are making a comeback today.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/unisex-names-100-unexpected-middles https://nameberry.com/blog/unisex-names-100-unexpected-middles Sat, 12 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT Cool unisex middle names are a great way to liven up a conventional first name or make a traditionally gendered name feel more gender neutral.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/12-best-beachy-names-for-girls https://nameberry.com/blog/12-best-beachy-names-for-girls Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT Looking for a name for a summertime baby girl that goes beyond the obvious choices? Here are 12 examples you probably haven't thought of.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/july-baby-names-turn-up-the-heat https://nameberry.com/blog/july-baby-names-turn-up-the-heat Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT July baby names are some of the hottest around, relating to all things summer and sunshine, as well as notable events, figures, and holidays in July.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/the-coolest-unisex-nature-names https://nameberry.com/blog/the-coolest-unisex-nature-names Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT Cool unisex nature names — from the hottest choices right now, to some unique gender-neutral ideas to inspire you!

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/best-100-cool-unusual-boys-names https://nameberry.com/blog/best-100-cool-unusual-boys-names Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT 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.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/june-baby-names-welcome-the-summer https://nameberry.com/blog/june-baby-names-welcome-the-summer Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT June baby names include sweet summery choices meaning sun and sea, as well as names that celebrate June's most famous figures, feasts, and festivals.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/unusual-names-for-boys-below-the-top-1000 https://nameberry.com/blog/unusual-names-for-boys-below-the-top-1000 Mon, 26 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT Unique boy names – from the uncommon to the truly unconventional – have boomed in recent years. We take a systematic look at a selection of the best boy names to suit all tastes, ranking below the Top 1000.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/unique-nature-names-for-girls-2 https://nameberry.com/blog/unique-nature-names-for-girls-2 Mon, 26 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT Unusual nature names for girls reference the earth and the sky, the water and the seasons.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/50-amazing-names-below-the-top-1000 https://nameberry.com/blog/50-amazing-names-below-the-top-1000 Thu, 22 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT Unique girl names are more sought after than ever by new parents. We take a systematic look at 100+ of the very best options ranking comfortably below the Top 1000, to suit a range of styles and sensibilities.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/are-these-the-best-names-ever https://nameberry.com/blog/are-these-the-best-names-ever Wed, 21 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT The best names ever? We think so. These names are cool enough to be beloved by the Berries, but rare enough that they haven't been discovered by most of the United States.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/best-new-top-1000-names https://nameberry.com/blog/best-new-top-1000-names Mon, 12 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT We uncover the most promising new names in this year’s Top 1000, plus get the full list of new Top 1000 names to watch!

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/hipster-cowboy-names https://nameberry.com/blog/hipster-cowboy-names Mon, 05 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT There are hipster baby names. Then there are cowboy names. But when the two meet, you have a whole different (and very fun) list: Hipster Cowboy Names.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/badass-princess-names https://nameberry.com/blog/badass-princess-names Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT The Badass Princess names are appealing not because of their sound or even their style, but because of their image. They're a little bit bad, a little bit good, and the perfect combination of both.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/where-to-find-a-cool-vintage-boy-name https://nameberry.com/blog/where-to-find-a-cool-vintage-boy-name Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT Cool vintage boy names and where to find them! Explore some of our top recommendations here, from edgy retro nicknames, to stylish surnames, to unique vintage boy names which are likely to stay rare.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/cool-girl-names-charmed-circles https://nameberry.com/blog/cool-girl-names-charmed-circles Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT Cool girl names that become popular tend to form clusters with similar sounds or meanings. Here are some of the coolest charmed circles of girl names now.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/modern-jewish-baby-names-pay-homage-to-heritage https://nameberry.com/blog/modern-jewish-baby-names-pay-homage-to-heritage Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT In honor of Passover, we’re looking at the best modern Jewish baby names that will help you honor your heritage in a stylish way.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/80-great-new-sweet-spot-names https://nameberry.com/blog/80-great-new-sweet-spot-names Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT Here are 80 perfectly positioned names for girls and boys, not too hot and not too cold.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/baby-names-that-should-be-on-everyones-list https://nameberry.com/blog/baby-names-that-should-be-on-everyones-list Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT The names that should be on everyone's list for 2025 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 2025 babies.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/march-baby-names-let-the-sunshine-in https://nameberry.com/blog/march-baby-names-let-the-sunshine-in Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT In like a lion, out like a lamb. March baby names usher in the spring, so fresh nature names abound in our round-up of the best names for March babies.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/12-boy-names-that-deserve-more-love https://nameberry.com/blog/12-boy-names-that-deserve-more-love Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT Looking for a boy name that feels both fashionable and original, that stands out for its rarity but fits with current trends? Read on for our top picks right now.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/16-crazy-baby-names-youre-going-to-be-hearing-a-lot-more-of https://nameberry.com/blog/16-crazy-baby-names-youre-going-to-be-hearing-a-lot-more-of Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT What are the eyebrow-raising choices of today that have the potential to become the popular names of tomorrow? We analyzed our site statistics from the past six months to identify 15 outlandish baby names currently trending upwards in a big way.

]]> https://nameberry.com/blog/states-unique-favorite-names https://nameberry.com/blog/states-unique-favorite-names Fri, 03 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT We crunched the numbers to find each state's quirky favorite baby name. Find out which state is into Jake and which state prefers Jinx in our exclusive analysis of the unique favorite names in each state.

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