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.
Tue Jan 02 2024
Sister Names Share Style
Sister names should be coordinated in style — sometimes sound or theme — but not be confusingly close. We take a look at popular and unique sister name combinations, as well as our favorite celebrity examples.
Mon Dec 18 2023
Heroine Names for Girls Rise Up!
Dramatic heroine names are big, bold and beautiful – and they're on the rise! We've rounded up 100 of the coolest choices, with the best badass namesakes.
Wed Dec 13 2023
Trending Girl Names
If you're a first-time parent, today's trending girl names may surprise you. Take a look at some of the most unexpectedly trendy girl names in the US right now.
Tue Dec 12 2023
New Names on Nameberry in 2023: Part 2!
The newest additions to the Nameberry database range from international names, nature names, virtue names, and recent celebrity and pop culture choices.
Wed Dec 06 2023
Old Lady Names Get a Refresh
What is the next wave of old lady names coming into style? We take a look at the coolest choices right now and see what's coming up next for the future.
Mon Nov 27 2023
Goddess Names: The Ultimate Guide
Goddess names balance power and feminity — with a splash of whimsy and spirituality.
Mon Nov 06 2023
Traditional Girl Names: The Ultimate Guide
Traditional girl names range from the timeless classics to the unique vintage gems that feel ripe for revival today. We round up 100+ of the best.
Mon Oct 02 2023
Where to Find A Cool Vintage Girl Name
So you’re looking for cool vintage girl names. The perfect name has to have style. It has to have charm! It shouldn’t be common. We get it. Yes, these seemingly elusive qualities are hard to capture all in one name, but hey, that’s why we’re here.
Wed Sep 20 2023
How I Named My Baby: Winnie Jean
Kimberly and Josh had an established system for naming their oldest daughters, Lux and Liv, but a third baby required a break in the pattern. A lucky find and a prophetic dream led them to Winnie Jean, the perfect name for their baby girl.
Fri Sep 08 2023
Elizabeth: The Name That Has Everything
In honor of Queen Elizabeth II, who died one year ago today, a deeper look at her extraordinary name and its many amazing variations.
Wed Aug 02 2023
How I Named My Baby: Kilmer Dove
Bethany C. Meyers and Nico Tortorella called their baby girl Kilmer Dove — a name bursting with family significance, spirit, and love. Here, we talk to Bethany and Nico about the process and poetry of naming their daughter.
Wed Jul 19 2023
How I Named My Baby: Pippen Carol
David Denker secretly loved the name Pippen ever since he was a teenager. Thankfully his wife, Courtney, liked it too! When David and Courtney found out they were expecting a little girl, Pippen was the only name they could imagine for their daughter.
Thu Jul 13 2023
Stunning Spanish Names for Girls and Boys
20 of our favorite Spanish names that deserve to be used worldwide.
Wed Jun 14 2023
How I Named My Baby: Esme Virginia
After an intellectual process in naming their oldest daughter, Louisa, Bailey and Jon were surprised that their second child's name was so intuitive. Their youngest, Esme Virginia Wu Wakelin, has a name just as meaningful as her older sister's, and it's still revealing some of its hidden connections.
Wed May 17 2023
How I Named My Baby: Aadya Dash
Bangladeshi-Canadians Puja and Partha looked to their daughter's due date to choose her name. Aadya, an epithet of the goddess Durga, was perfect for their baby girl, born right before the Durga Puja festival. Plus, it met all of their criteria for a modern, meaningful name.
Tue May 02 2023
The Mary Month of May
Can you still name a baby Mary? You can if you name her Manon, Marietta, or Minnie.
Wed Apr 19 2023
How I Named My Baby: Zeraphyn Miu
With sons named Zenith and Zephyr, Singapore couple Selina and Jeff needed an eye-catching Z name for their baby girl. They chose Zeraphyn Miu, an angelic name to balance out her feisty Year of the Tiger zodiac sign.
Wed Apr 05 2023
How I Named My Baby: Leni Jean
After three boys, Hannah and Matt needed a strong and spunky name for their daughter. They finally found Leni Jean, a cool and unique name that endured despite Hannah's cold feet, and made a splash on social media with her baby name guessing contest.
Wed Mar 08 2023
How I Named My Baby: Laíla Brooke
After naming their first daughter Lariah Braé, Dr. Laria and Bradford Herod were looking for a B name for their second girl. But when they told Lariah about her almost-name, Laíla Brooke, she convinced them to go with their former favorite instead.
Wed Jan 25 2023
How I Named My Baby: Maudette Eve
Francophile couple Marissa and Mark had a clear wishlist for a name — French roots, starts with M — but couldn't find a name they loved that met their criteria. That is, until Marissa combined two of their favorite names, Maude and Odette, to create Maudette — the perfect name for their baby girl.
Wed Jan 11 2023
How I Named My Baby: Georgie Rose
Alison and Zach searched popularity charts from around the world to find the perfect playful and punchy name for their daughter. They called her Georgie Rose, a name imbued with extra significance for its connection to the art world and Alison's childhood.
Wed Dec 28 2022
How I Named My Baby: Willamina Joy
After the death of their beloved cat Waffles, Jeanette and Jimmy knew they wanted to use a W name for their baby girl. They found Willamina — a modern rendition of a vintage name with the adorable nickname Billie.
Wed Dec 14 2022
How I Named My Baby: Adira Jane
Melia may be the namenerd in the family, but her wife Caroline was the one who found their daughter's name, Adira. The simple and strong name is a perfect fit for their family identity and little girl.
Wed Nov 30 2022
How I Named My Baby: Lucinda Maud
Rachel and Alex were down to a couple of names and looking for a sign to tell them which one would fit their daughter. When messages about Don Quixote appeared, they knew it was the sign to call their daughter Lucinda Maud.
Wed Nov 02 2022
How I Named My Baby: Sparrow Elizabeth
New Jersey couple Shannon and Tyler wanted their daughter to have a unique and aesthetically-pleasing name that matched their strong sense of style. Shannon's long-time favorite Sparrow rose to the top after signs that it was meant to be.
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