Family Name News
Family names are appealing to many parents today. These news stories and features look at the latest trends and studies on family names for contemporary babies.
Wed Apr 15 2020
Boy Names Balance the Traditional and New
She loves rare and unexpected names. He likes to keep it more traditional. Sound familiar? It’s the classic tug-of-war between too-common and too-out-there for this couple. Let’s help them name a brother for Scout Valentine.
Thu Mar 05 2020
This Is How You Name Multiples In Style!
Nameberry’s February birth announcements include one set of superbly named twin boys and two (!!) sets of triplets. It’s a masterclass in naming multiples!
Fri Feb 21 2020
How to Name a Last Baby
Naming a last baby can be a struggle. Honor name, or longtime love? A third B name, or break the pattern? Here are our top tips for naming a final child.
Wed Feb 19 2020
Wanted: A Girls’ Name That’s NOT Popular
Growing up as one of the Emilys has this mom seeking a stand-out name for her daughter. Emily writes: My husband and I are expecting our first child and need some name help! We have a boy name, but are struggling to come up with the right girl name. Growing up as an Emily M., […]
Wed Dec 18 2019
Celtic Baby Names SOS
The Name Sage to the rescue: Helping this family with very specific specifications!
Tue Sep 17 2019
Surname Names for Boys: Help wanted!
The Name Sage is called upon to help find a boy name for this family’s sixth child. Check out her suggestions and vote on the poll!
Tue May 28 2019
Dad Names: Updates for Alpha Babes
How to transform a Millennial dad name into a cool name for a modern Alpha generation boy.
Tue May 07 2019
Mom Names: Lady Gaga’s Mama and more!
Our annual Mother’s day salute to celebrities’ moms with fantastic names!
Tue Apr 30 2019
Sibsets: Finding a name for baby #3
The Name Sage helps find the perfect sibset name for baby number 3.
Tue Dec 04 2018
Blending Baby Names for a Modern Brady Bunch Family
The Name Sage offers her advice for a newly blended family. Vote on the poll!
Thu Nov 01 2018
Great Anglo-American Baby Names for Harry and Meghan
Our British name authority Eleanor Nickerson offers her enlightened opinions on the leading baby name favorite possibilities for Meghan and Harry’s baby.
Thu Oct 04 2018
Would You Give Your Child a Name You Wouldn’t Want for Yourself?
Some wide-ranging questions about how much is a name about you and how much about your child.
Thu Aug 30 2018
Labor Day Names: Occupational names for your little Pilot or Poet
In honor of Labor Day, a salue to hard
Mon Jun 25 2018
Baby Name Challenge: Naming a 7th boy!
Can you imagine the challenge of naming a seventh son?
Tue Jun 19 2018
Boy Name: How to honor Grandma Jacqueline?
The Name Sage asks you to vote on these various namesake options.
Sun Jun 10 2018
What’s in an Author Name?
The fascinating story of one writer’s search for her authentic author name.
Mon May 07 2018
Fresh Berry Names of April: Amity Sky to Zeke Iron
By Linda Rosenkrantz Primrose, Magnolia, Lilith, Hawthorne, Eben, Zeke Iron. And sibsets Juniper Rae and Indigo Rue, and Callum Rogers, Waverly Ren and Morwenna Jubilee. What’s this? Just another glorious month in the land of berrybaby and April baby names. Here’s the full list of forum postings for April, including girl twins Rowan Violet and […]
Wed Apr 18 2018
Newsy Baby Names: Billy, Dali, Ivey + True
The newsiest name this week is True, but there’s lots of other interesting news as well.
Wed Jan 10 2018
Baby Name News: Grayson, Harlow and Zel
Baby name news of the week from here and abroad.
Tue Dec 19 2017
Bold Boy Names: How about Thor?
Should they name their son Thor? He’s big on the heroic heritage pick, but she fears it might be too much name for a mere mortal. Mary writes: I’m writing with an odd conundrum. My husband is dead set on naming our son Thor. My husband’s family is Norwegian and very proud of their heritage […]
Mon Oct 09 2017
Are you named after anyone?
Were you named after someone else–that’s our question of the week.
Mon Oct 02 2017
September Berry Baby Name Picks
An amazing group of berrybaby birth announcement names this month, from Apolline to Sunny, Horatio to Orion.
Tue Sep 26 2017
How does your own name affect your baby name choice?
Love or hate your own name? That could affect your baby name choice.
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