Baby Name Advice

If you’re looking for ways to update popular 1950s names for a modern baby, the good news is that there is plenty of scope for creativity! You might choose a fresher version of the name or look to meaning or key sounds to find clever ways to reinvent important honor names.

Ten secrets to choosing a name you love — and what happens after you've completed your child's birth certificate.

With ever-increasing baby name options, you need a way to narrow the search — fast. Answer these 20 questions every baby namer should ask to find a description of your perfect name in five minutes or less.

Baby name struggle? You're not alone. A lighthearted take on how to break up with those on-off name loves in style!

Overthinking baby names, obsessing over popularity, changing plans at the last minute...some things haven't changed in 40 years! Guest author Mary McKay recalls the challenges and plot twists of naming her children in the 1980s.

How do you avoid choosing the top baby name of the future? Crystal balls at the ready! Here are our five top tips for predicting the future popularity of your favorite names.

Sure, baby naming is fun in the abstract, but when it becomes real, some parents-to-be are left stressed and overwhelmed. How can you make the process enjoyable again? We have seven tips for how to have more fun naming your baby.

Considering changing your baby's name? Baby name regret is not as uncommon as you think. We talk to parents who made a change — and some who ultimately chose not to — about their experiences.

Thanksgiving means family and family names. Here's our ultimate guide to choosing the newest, most creative names with family meaning.

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.

Baby name regret — also known as baby name remorse — is a common source of shame among new parents. Here, we walk you through the necessary steps for coping with baby name regret.

Unique twin names can be a challenge to find, but also great fun! Here are some uncommon twin name pairings with subtle connections to inspire you.

Rainbow baby names can be a way to remember the past and look to the future. Be inspired by names meaning comfort and hope, storms and rainbows, and other ways to honor memories in a name.

Back to basics for Nameberry's five essential rules for rating a baby name.

So you've already put a name on the birth certificate, but now you're feeling baby name regret. Can you change your baby's name? Of course you can! Follow our step-by-step guide to changing a baby name, from navigating the legal process to coping with the emotions of a name change.

Whether you want to change your own name or your child's, our guide to name change resources will take you to the necessary paperwork and requirements for your state or country.

Here are five ways to test out how a name will work in real life.

Beware of these common mistakes many baby-namers make.

You may not be using your mother's baby names, but some baby-naming rules make as much sense now as they did when Jennifer and Jason were newborns.

Baby Name DNA is a revolutionary name generator designed to analyze your name style and match you with the perfect names.

Kelsey's daughter Rylee coincidentally shares a first and last name with a distant cousin, one year older, who happens to live in the same small town. Should she change Rylee's name to Remi, the runner-up? She might prefer Remi anyway... The Name Guru weighs in.

The best baby name advice from our readers, including how to choose a name with your partner, looking for a name with meaning, and following your heart.

Mom's name is Rebecca — can she have a son named Beckett? Or is it arrogant to name a child after herself? The Name Guru weighs in on the situation.

There's no question that this baby's name should honor grandma Elaine. But what's the best way to transform this elegant, feminine favorite into a choice for a grandson? The Name Sage has the answers.

Erin and Michael's favorite name for their baby girl is Nora — coincidentally connected to a grandmother that doesn't make the honoree shortlist. Can they use the name Nora without an association with Grandma? The Name Guru shares her take.