Girl Names News
Girl names are the focus of the news in this category, which covers popularity news, studies and trends related to naming a daughter today. The pieces here look at baby girl names both classic and unique and bring you the everything you need to know to choose the very best name for your little girl right now.
Mon Aug 26 2024
12 Girl Names That Deserve More Love
If you're looking for a girl name that feels both fashionable and original, that stands out on its style merits rather than its shock factor – these are our top picks right now.
Wed Aug 21 2024
Little Black Dress Names Are Always in Style
Little black dress baby names ooze style and sophistication, but they do so with classically understated flair.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Transforming Top to Uncommon Girl Names
If you've always wanted to name your daughter Olivia or Sophia or Charlotte, only to see your favorite name ruined by its rise to the top of the popularity list, we have a solution. Or rather, 100 of them.
Sat Aug 03 2024
100+ Best Girl Names Ending in a Vowel
Girl names ending in a vowel sound may not be a new invention, but there is a big wide world of under-appreciated vowel-ending options far beyond the obvious Ava and Zoe. Check out our 100 top picks and browse our full lists here!
Sat Jul 27 2024
Compound Names for Girls: The Next Generation
Time to take a fresh look at compound names for girls! Goodbye Maryann, today's unique smoosh names are inspired by nature, literature, pop culture and more.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Hello, Cutie! Rare Vintage Girl Names Ending in -ie
Love vintage girl nickname names like Sadie, Elsie, and Annie? There are many more that are equally charming, but much more uncommon nowadays.
Wed Jul 17 2024
100+ Rare Girl Names You Don’t Know (Yet!)
Our A to Z collection of 100+ rare girl names you've never heard of — guaranteed to surprise (and hopefully enchant) your friends and family.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Doll Names: The History of Doll Names Through the Decades
Through the years, from Barbara Lou to Barbie, dolls' ID tags have said a lot about name trends.
Sat Jul 06 2024
Lilting Girl Names Lift the Spirits
Double-L-syllable girl names are light and lilting. Lily and Layla are much-loved, and there are many other la-la-lovely options if you're looking for something different.
Wed Jun 26 2024
Girl Names You Never Knew Were in the Top 50
These much-loved girl names are all in the Top 50... just not in the USA! We've picked out 50 of the best baby girl names from international popularity charts, as inspiring choices that are fresh and unusual, but shared with sisters around the world.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Don't Name Your Daughter Harper
Harper is a fine name, but after a decade near the top of the list, it's time to look to the next generation of surname names for girls, Goodbye Harper, Madison, Riley, and hello Hollis, Madigan, and Ripley!
Tue Jun 11 2024
Ann Alternatives: Updating a Classic
Looking for alternatives to Ann or fresh routes to Annie? We take a look all of her variations, from elaborations to combination names to international imports.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Unique Girl Names A to Z
A curated selection of our favorite rare girl names with real roots and history.
Fri Jun 07 2024
Rose Alternatives: Fresh Twists on a Classic
Searching for alternatives to the classic girl name Rose? We've got a wealth of fresh options for you, ripe for the picking!
Thu May 02 2024
My Name, My Story: Zara
Guest writer Zara Zong tells the story of the names she was given, in China and America, and the name she chose for herself.
Sun Apr 21 2024
150+ Fresh European Baby Girl Names
These girls' names hail from a wide range of European countries, from Ireland to Iceland, Portugal to Poland. What they have in common is a stylish European flavor that will be in good taste anywhere.
Sun Apr 14 2024
Olive or Olivia, Sophie or Sophia?
Do you prefer your girl names plain or fancy? Adding an A at the end of a name, or removing it, can make a big difference. Discover popular pairs of girl names with and without an A, and decide if you're Team Olive or Team Olivia.
Wed Apr 10 2024
Muslim Baby Names Are Full of Meaning
Good meanings are a fundamental principle of all Muslim baby names. Explore some of the most popular Muslim names for boys and girls, as well as some rare Muslim baby names with great meanings.
Sat Mar 16 2024
Feminizations Carry Girl Power
Feminizations are girl names that build on traditionally male names, or have a masculine equivalent. They’re a varied group with lots of cool options full of feminine spirit.
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.
Fri Mar 08 2024
Inspirational Names of Forgotten Feminists
Discover 20 of the most intriguing obscure names belonging to some incredible forgotten feminists from around the world.
Mon Mar 04 2024
Transforming Top to Uncommon Female Dog Names
If you won't use a Top 100 name for your baby, you shouldn't use a Top 100 name for your dog. We offer cool replacements for the most popular female dog names.
Fri Feb 16 2024
African-American Heroine Names
Notable African-American heroines inspire a range of names to look up to, from the well-known to the underappreciated.
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.
Wed Jan 31 2024
Boy Names for Girls Reach New Heights
Ever met a girl named Ezra? It's more common than you might think. Parents are increasingly using boy names for girls — we crunch the latest numbers.
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