Names that mean red were the prime requirement for my baby name search. Here are some options for boys, girls, and both.

Some names are so attached to infamous figures that they're unthinkable on a child... or are they? Culture changes, and names that were once unacceptable can become possible or even popular. We shine the spotlight on the most notorious names, to see where they are now.

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.

Celebrate the holiday with seasonal names for a Halloween baby, and a quiz to find out your own spooky Halloween name.

Many parents worry that our favorite name is about to be the Next Big Thing. That's exactly what happened to Kathleen Donohoe and her husband, who named their son Liam shortly before it shot to the top of the charts. Find out why they have no regrets, and how Liam's name fits perfectly into the story of their family.

In honor of Queen Elizabeth II, who died one year ago today, a deeper look at her extraordinary name and its many amazing variations.

Even classic baby names come in and out of fashion. The coolest classics of the moment include Eleanor, Theodore, and more.

Whether you call them hipster, nerdy, funky-clunky or Grandpa names, there’s no denying that geek chic names for boys are cool.

Can you still name a baby Mary? You can if you name her Manon, Marietta, or Minnie.

Names of the Master of Reinvention; from David to Bowie to Ziggy to Mars!

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

What can we learn about names from a 2-year-old? They're complicated, but fun, and carry no baggage.

There are so many inspiring saint names beyond the obvious candidates. Here are a selection of favorites that are both unusual and stylish.

Watch out, Olivia; here come Ophelia, Oona, Opal and other outstanding O names!

The very best boy names starting with the letter J, from Jacoby to Justice.

Vowel names have been fashionable for several years now, but while A, E, and O names predominate, we've had relatively few great girl names starting with I. Here are some of our favorite underappreciated names for girls that start with the letter I:

On the roster for Waldorf schools, you'll find children's names ticking many of the hottest trend boxes: names from nature and seasons, history and books, and classics hiding in plain sight. Discover the best names with this aesthetic — often ahead of the curve, sometimes way outside it.

Yesterday's hillbilly names are today's quirky cool cowboy names, beloved by hipster baby namers and those who love their rugged, outdoorsy appeal.

If you’re expecting a baby during this snowy winter – or are just thinking you might put those snow days to good use in trying for one – you might find baby naming inspiration in one of these snow-themed choices.

If you want your baby to grow up to be an attorney, give him one of these names, says a new study.

Earthy boy names encompass many styles: old-school "salt of the earth" names, friendly "down-to-earth" names, and ones inspired by nature and the planet we live on. Guest author Brooke Cussans digs up 100+ ideas for your little earthling.

Our favorite country boy names capture the spirit of the American West: places and landscapes, cowboys and pioneers, and country music too.

One way to reclaim the cute in baby names is to choose a buttoned-up name like Eleanor with a cute nickname like Ellie or Nell. Another way is to see cute as an all-around good thing and embrace it by choosing a name that’s cute out of the gate.

Old man names for babies are finally following their female counterparts into the spotlight. Find out where your name style falls on the cool-clunky scale!

Happy Fathers' Day! If you're a new parent you might not know how much boy names have moved on since you were at school. To inspire you, we've updated favorites of the 1980s and 90s (in other words, Dad Names) for a new generation.