Nameberry: News on Name Spellings, Sounds and Initials

The Reddest and Bluest Baby Names

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Analysis of the Reddest and Bluest baby names reveals unexpected trends that challenge the usual political stereotypes of Democrats and Republicans. The Reddest names buck convention with a nod to Americana, while the Bluest names embrace global traditions.

The Top Baby Names A-Z

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Find out the top names for each letter of the alphabet in the USA and on Nameberry. Sure, Olivia and Oliver rule the O names, but do you know who is top for Y?

Two Syllable Names Reign Supreme

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Two syllable names — the most popular length in the USA — cover every style you can imagine, from vintage classics to cool modern options.

Top Baby Names 2024: The Playground Analysis

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Are Olivia and Liam actually the top names in the US? The Playground Analysis groups popular names according to their sound and then ranks the groups instead of the individual spellings. By listing all variant spellings together, we can reveal the names you're *really* most likely to hear on American playgrounds.

Best A Names for Girls

Mon, 19 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Here are Nameberry's top choices for the best girl names starting with the letter A, from Ada to Azalea.

Most Popular British Names A to Z

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Using the latest baby name statistics from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, here are the most popular boy and girl names for every letter.

The Secret Behind Your Favorite Names

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT

What do the names you like best have in common? It could be a combination of hard and soft consonant and vowel sounds. See if you're a Coconut, a Peach, a Banana, or a Raspberry.

Compound Names for Girls: The Next Generation

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Time to take a fresh look at compound names for girls! Goodbye Maryann, today's unique smoosh names are inspired by nature, literature, pop culture and more.

100+ Best Boy Names Ending in a Vowel

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Boy names ending in a vowel feel fresh and cool in an era dominated by N-ending names for boys. Check out our 100 top picks and browse our full lists here!

Cool Names That End in Er

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Names that end in er are one of the coolest crowds in the playground right now. Here is a roundup of our favorite energetic baby names ending in er, from traditional choices to edgy and unique er names for boys and girls.

Four Syllable Baby Names Hot Right Now

Thu, 09 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Four syllable baby names are very versatile and perfect for shorter surnames. Check out our picks for 80 of the coolest four syllable names right now!

Initial Names: From AJ to Zee

Sat, 04 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Names made from initials like AJ, Gigi, and even Casey are fun, informal nicknames, and they can go straight onto the birth certificate too. Find out which initial names are most popular!

Unique Names That Start With Em

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Em baby names don't have to stop at Emma, Emily and Emmett! We've gathered 50+ uncommon and unique Em names for both sexes, which stand out while fitting in with this most fashionable of name sounds.

O Boy! The Best Boy Names Ending in O

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Boy names ending in O have include plenty of cool options in every style, from Arlo to Zeno.

Long Baby Names: The Ultimate Guide

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Long baby names are the perfect match for shorter surnames, and come packed with nickname potential. See our favorite long names for boys and girls!

Short Names: the Ultimate Guide

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Short names pack a lot of punch into just a few letters. Here are nine different styles of mini-name to consider, whether you're more into John, June or Jax.

Baby Names As You've Never Seen Them Before

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Name data is beautiful! From around the internet, here are some of our favorite graphics, maps and animations showing baby name trends over the years.

Backwards Names Have Hidden Meaning

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Names spelled backwards — or which read the same both ways — are creative and playful, and they’re also genuine baby names. Would you consider using them for siblings, as an honor name, or just for fun?

Top Baby Names by Letter Through the Ages

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Let's take a look at the most popular names for each letter across the past four generations: from the great-grandparents of babies born today to the names filling kindergarten rosters in 2024 and beyond.

Aiden Names: the Rise And Fall of a Mega-Trend

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT

A deep dive into the explosion of names rhyming with Aidan in the 21st century.

Boy Names: Some Popular Name Cliques

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Trendy boy names come in clusters, so if you want to avoid a name that *feels* popular, here are some key groups to watch out for!

Cherokee Names Are All-American

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Drawing from her own background, Angel Thomas looks at the naming practices, and the names themselves, of the Cherokee culture.

Best J Names for Girls

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT

Girl names that start with J are less common than you might expect: there are only two in the Top 100 baby names. Read our recommendations for the best J names, from classics like Josephine and Joy, to modern favorites like Journey.

Best H Names for Girls

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:00:00 GMT

H names for girls are heavenly choices, whether homespun or hot off the presses. These are our nominees for the best girl names that start with H.

Best C Names for Boys

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:00:00 GMT

There are so many boy names starting with C! Here we break down the best of the best.