Intriguingly exotic names from the creation myths of various cultures.

The sixth little Hanson is on its way and mom Natalie shares her thoughts this time around.

A humorous take on one writer’s do’s and don’ts of baby naming.

Our tenth-anniversary thank you to the Berries who contribute so much includes ten of our favorite user-created lists, forum topics and guest blogs.

By Gay Cioffi, Little Folks, Big Questions  Most pregnancies allow for many months of getting used to the idea of a family addition, not just for the parents, but for the sibling. Optimally, parents have shared the news of an impending arrival in a way that gives a young child information in language that he […]

This week’s name news includes a baby boy named Amber, triplet girls named after a car, and a comprehensive look at the name Paul.

Some fascinating new thoughts on the gender-bender debate.

Ancient LAtinate names were

A fascinating look at all the words there are for different types of names–more than you ever imagined–plus a few new possibilities.

Expert, practical advice about preparing your only child for a new baby.

A report from France on the classic names that are making a comback there.

The fascinating story of one writer’s search for her authentic author name.

Names of pop culture icons, both real and fictional, have inspired some baby namers in 2017.

In her annual Playground Analysis, Kelli Bradie shows that Sophia and Jackson would be the real #1 names if all their various spellings were combined.

Eva Sojourner Dunsky was embarrassed by her unusual middle name, until she found out how inspirational it was.

Kelli Brady analyzes what the popularity list would look like if all the spellings of a name were combined.

The Handmaid’s Tale–a distinguished novel and much talked-about TV series–offers a range of mostly classic baby name possibilities–from Lydia and Luke to Cora and June.

Cruella may not work as a baby name, but are there any Disney villains’ names that do?

Guest blogger Don Kahle’s hilarious blog on the perils of being Don–past and present.

Unhappy with her common classic name, guest blogger Sarah Elizabeth searched for years to find the perfect permutation of her first and middle names. Here is her charming story.

If you’re seeing too many Madisons, Olivias, Penelopes and Harpers, Aimee Tafreshi has some suggestions for lesser used substitutes.

Celebrated author Toni Morrison is an inventive namer, and plenty of choices from her novels might make meaningful baby names. Clare Bristow rounds up some of the best in today’s post.

In his first Names in the News column for Nameberry, distingushed linguist John Kelly looks at recent newsmakers from Mother Teresa to the late Arnold Palmer.

Guest blogger Gay Cioffi shares what it was like growing up with the name Gay, and how it changed over time.

Ever wonder how novelists go about naming their characters? Guest blogger Ellen Smith shares her technique of breaking it down into three easy steps.