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The news stories and features here focus on image and baby names, including the latest research and analysis on how names appear to the outside world and how they affect their bearers.

Capricorn Baby Names Are the Greatest of All Time
Sun Dec 22 2024

Capricorn Baby Names Are the Greatest of All Time

Some extraordinarily interesting names for your Capricorn baby.
Happy Baby Names
Wed Dec 11 2024

Happy Baby Names

Happy baby names are a great gift to bestow upon a child. Here is a wide-ranging list of positive possibilities, from Gioia to Georgie, Sebastian to Serenity.
Sat Nov 30 2024

Names that Blend Styles

Struggling to find the perfect baby name that balances different styles? Discover how combining distinct aesthetics can lead to a harmonious and unique choice that reflects all your favorite vibes.
What’s Your Thanksgiving Name?
Wed Nov 27 2024

What’s Your Thanksgiving Name?

Thanksgiving names are festive and traditional. Take our latest quiz and we'll tell you which name matches your Thanksgiving personality.
Cottagecore Baby Names Turn Back the Clock
Tue Sep 03 2024

Cottagecore Baby Names Turn Back the Clock

Cottagecore baby names embrace the vintage, wholesome aesthetic of the cottagecore movement. See our picks for the most bucolic names.
Wed Aug 28 2024

The Cutest Celebrity Baby Names

Cute celebrity baby names are getting even cuter. Recent starbaby arrivals have names like Sweetie, Honey, Buddy, Pepper, and Baby. We look at the cutest celebrity baby names of the past few years and examine what makes a baby name cute.
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.
Unique Unisex Names for Boys
Sun Aug 18 2024

Unique Unisex Names for Boys

Looking for a cool boy name that's not too masculine? These names are both unisex and rare, going beyond gender and standing out in their own right.
Blue Jean Baby Names Provide Comfort
Wed Aug 07 2024

Blue Jean Baby Names Provide Comfort

Some baby names are big, flashy, designer choices. And then there are the blue jean baby names: cozy, comfy, quiet, and eminently wearable in everyday life.
20 Most Controversial Baby Names
Fri Aug 02 2024

20 Most Controversial Baby Names

What are the most controversial baby names? Be it a polarizing style or a potentially problematic association, we polled our members to reveal the top names parents might just want to do more research into before choosing for their children...
Hello, Cutie! Rare Vintage Girl Names Ending in -ie
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.
Doll Names: The History of Doll Names Through the Decades
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.
British Names: the Ultimate Guide
Mon Jul 01 2024

British Names: the Ultimate Guide

If you love all things British — or are a proud Brit yourself — these are the names for you. Our ultimate guide covers what's currently popular in the UK, quirky British favorites and trends like double-barreled names, famous babies, and more. Pour yourself a cup of tea and enjoy!
The 27+ Best Beachy Baby Names
Sat Jun 29 2024

The 27+ Best Beachy Baby Names

Beach-combing for summery baby names and digging up some surprising treasures.
Buddhist Names for a Peaceful Child
Wed May 15 2024

Buddhist Names for a Peaceful Child

Enlightened choices drawn from the spiritual practice of Buddhism, from new favorites like Bodhi to rarities like Moksha and Om.
My Name, My Story: Zara
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.
100 Best Sci-Fi Names for Children
Tue Apr 09 2024

100 Best Sci-Fi Names for Children

Can science fiction names work in this world too? You bet. Many of our favorite characters have wonderful names, whether classic or modern, that have inspired parents and even kicked off trends. Here are our top 100 sci-fi names for your little intergalactic hero(ine).
Royal Baby Names Rule
Sat Apr 06 2024

Royal Baby Names Rule

Our ultimate guide to royal names! Discover popular and classic names fit for a king or queen, see what today’s princely parents are naming their children, and check out more names with regal meanings.
Soft Boy Names Are Sensitive And Strong
Fri Apr 05 2024

Soft Boy Names Are Sensitive And Strong

Soft boy names are the antidote to the hyper-macho names that have been trending in recent years. The new softer sound in male names reflects society's changing perception of masculinity.
Fanciful Girl Names Go Over-the-Top
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.
Active Verb Baby Names for Leap Year Babies
Thu Feb 29 2024

Active Verb Baby Names for Leap Year Babies

There is a whole category of energetic word names for boys that practically leap off the page.
Feminist Names For Empowered Children
Sun Feb 18 2024

Feminist Names For Empowered Children

50+ patriarchy-smashing names for girls and boys, inspired by feminist values and strong independent women.
Boho Baby Names Defy Convention
Mon Feb 05 2024

Boho Baby Names Defy Convention

Boho baby names are free-spirited, creative and down-to-earth – qualities that many modern parents aspire to for their children. Explore 100+ beautiful bohemian names for your little wandering spirit.
Why You Might Need a Baby Name Backup Plan (or Four)
Sun Jan 28 2024

Why You Might Need a Baby Name Backup Plan (or Four)

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.
Hipster Baby Names Are So Uncool, They’re Cool
Tue Jan 23 2024

Hipster Baby Names Are So Uncool, They’re Cool

Hipster baby names are unusual, trend-defying choices that get style points for just how quirky or out of style they are. In 2024, we're ushering in a new generation of names that qualify.

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