International Baby Name News
Here you'll find news about names around the world, including popularity updates and analysis of name usage and style in a range of countries and cultures. Included are blogs on international baby names for girls and for boys. You also might want to explore lists of International Baby Names, browse the latest rosters of Popular Names around the world, or search Baby Name Origins.
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.
Fri Mar 01 2024
Welsh Names Celebrate St David’s Day
In honor of Wales's national festival, here are the coolest, cutest and most legendary Welsh names.
Sat Feb 24 2024
The Basics of Choosing a Japanese Name
A beginner's guide to beautiful and meaningful Japanese names.
Thu Feb 08 2024
Popular Dutch Names We Should Borrow
Dutch baby names are a small but mighty subset of international baby names. The most popular Dutch name in the US is Skylar, a variation of the surname Schuyler. Rhett, which derived from the Dutch surname de Raedt, and Van, a Dutch preposition, also rank in the US Top 1000. Dutch social insurance bank SVB.
Sun Feb 04 2024
French Names You'll Want To Borrow Now
Discover the hottest names in France right now, plus rare gems you may want to add to your list.
Thu Jan 11 2024
New International Names: A World Of Possibility
New international names are entering the American name pool from around the world at an ever-faster pace, as parents look for names that connect to their countries of origin or ancestral heritage. Take a look at some of the best, from A-Z.
Fri Jan 05 2024
Hawaiian Names: The Ultimate Guide
Hawaiian names are enjoying wider use far beyond the shores of the Hawaiian islands. Here is a complete guide to Hawaiian names.
Mon Dec 11 2023
Surprisingly International Baby Names
What are surprisingly international baby names? They're names that are uncommon in the US, but have roots in multiple languages, and work in many more!
Sun Nov 19 2023
Scandinavian Names That Are Ready to Travel the World
Love Nordic culture, and names like Astrid and Soren? Here are more that should be on your list — plus the most popular baby names in Sweden, Norway and Denmark right now.
Sun Nov 05 2023
How to Pick the Perfect Multilingual Name
Finding a name that works across languages AND which you love can be a challenge — and an opportunity to tie cultures together. Read our top tips for getting the balance right.
Fri Nov 03 2023
Cherokee Names Are All-American
Drawing from her own background, Angel Thomas looks at the naming practices, and the names themselves, of the Cherokee culture.
Sun Oct 22 2023
Names That Bridge Cultures: Arya to Zahara
Looking for a baby name that crosses cultures and travels easily? These international names have roots in more than one language.
Thu Oct 12 2023
Hindu Names With Beautiful Meanings
Hindu names with bright and beautiful meanings relating to light, joy, love, family and prosperity.
Thu Sep 21 2023
Spanish Surnames
How many Garcias do you know? Here is the newest data on the most common Spanish surnames in the US today.
Sat Sep 16 2023
New Study Determines the Top Jewish Names
Shana Tova! Just in time for the High Holidays, a new study reveals the most popular Jewish names from the 1950s to today.
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.
Tue Aug 22 2023
Top Czech Names Follow International Trends
The most popular Czech names for 2022 are here! Many of the Top 50 baby names have remained stable over the years, but recently international trends have begun to influence the Czech charts.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Nickname Spotlight: Getting to Gus
Do you love the nickname Gus, but would prefer a more unusual route to it than August or Augustus? Here's a world of options ranging from familiar Angus to rare gems like Finegas.
Tue Jul 25 2023
Judeo-Italian Names Honor History
Italian Jewish names, from the now-endangered Judeo-Italian language, are a rich set combining various cultural influences. We take a tour of the names once popular in the Italian Jewish community.
Thu Jul 13 2023
Stunning Spanish Names for Girls and Boys
20 of our favorite Spanish names that deserve to be used worldwide.
Fri Jun 23 2023
Irish Baby Names: Rare in the US
These rare Irish baby names are all well loved in their native land, but virtually unknown outside of it. And, crucially, all are simple to say and spell!
Fri Jun 09 2023
Baltic and Slavic Mythology Names
Greek and Norse mythology names are trendy and familiar, but what do you know about names from Slavic and Baltic mythology? Guest blogger Naomi Kaye Honova shares 40+ legendary names with Pagan roots.
Thu May 11 2023
Norse Mythology Names: Thor, Odin, Freya & Co.
Presenting a pantheon of powerful Thor-inspired names of Norse gods and goddesses, from Freya to Gunnar, Magnus to Odin.
Mon May 08 2023
Cornish Baby Names Blend Ancient and Modern
Looking for a name with Celtic heritage and a unique yet oddly familiar ring? Then look no further than the offerings from Cornwall.
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.
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