News on Name Spellings, Sounds and Initials

Baby names that start or end with specific letters and sounds or that contain special sounds and rhythms are the focus of this news category. We examine which letters and sounds are attracting new interest, which are becoming more popular, and which are fading away.

Best Z Names for Boys
Tue Jul 19 2022

Best Z Names for Boys

Looking for an offbeat boy name with lots of energy? These Z names for boys could be for you. Z is uncommon at the start of words in English, so baby names beginning with Z tend to stand out.
Best Z Names for Girls
Mon Jul 18 2022

Best Z Names for Girls

Girl names starting with the letter Z are rare and exotic, from Zadie to Zuzu, Zinnia to Zahara.
Best T Names for Girls
Sun Jul 17 2022

Best T Names for Girls

There are certain letters that have gotten short shrift, and for girls one of them is the letter T. Which is a shame because there are so many rarely used treasures, and here we have 13 of them, from Tamsin to Tulia, Tilly to Theodora; names that might fit your baby girl to a T.
Best S Names for Girls
Sat Jul 16 2022

Best S Names for Girls

Move over Sophia — here are 15 stunning girl names starting with S, from Sabine to Sylvie.
Best O Names for Boys
Fri Jul 15 2022

Best O Names for Boys

O is for outstanding, and here are 15 boy names starting with that letter that are just that!
Best O Names for Girls
Thu Jul 14 2022

Best O Names for Girls

Watch out, Olivia; here come Ophelia, Oona, Opal and other outstanding O names!
Best N Names for Boys
Wed Jul 13 2022

Best N Names for Boys

Tired of Noah and Nathan? Here are 15 nifty N names for boys that you don't here in every classroom.
Adorable Names That Start With A
Wed Jul 13 2022

Adorable Names That Start With A

A is by far the Number 1 initial for baby names and here is a great selection, ranging from the most popular in the US and on Nameberry, to those that are more distinctive.
Best M Names for Girls
Tue Jul 12 2022

Best M Names for Girls

Mirabel, Marisol, Marigold and Mabel; gorgeous M names that deserve more love.
Best L Names for Girls
Mon Jul 11 2022

Best L Names for Girls

L is one of the loveliest initials for girl names. Here are 15 of our favorite girl names starting with L.
Best K Names for Boys
Sun Jul 10 2022

Best K Names for Boys

A look at how K names have been overlooked, including 15 kicking K names for boys that we need more recognition.
Best K Names for Girls
Sat Jul 09 2022

Best K Names for Girls

Why have K girl names been so misunderstood? Let's take a fresh look at some underrated girl names starting with K that move beyond Kylie and Kayla.
Best I Names for Girls
Thu Jul 07 2022

Best I Names for Girls

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:
Best G Names for Girls
Wed Jul 06 2022

Best G Names for Girls

Some glamorous girls names starting with G, from Gaia to Goldie to Greer.
Best F Names for Girls
Tue Jul 05 2022

Best F Names for Girls

Some unusual girl names beginning with F, from Fable to Flavia to Fern.
Best E Names for Boys
Mon Jul 04 2022

Best E Names for Boys

For the parent seeking an E name for their son, here are 15 excellent examples, ranging from those with some degree of popularity to a few unexplored possibilities.
Best D Names for Girls
Sun Jul 03 2022

Best D Names for Girls

They're delightful, delicious, and delectable, and yet D is one of the most neglected first initials on the girl list. Let's try to change that with some interesting, offbeat choices.
Best D Names for Boys
Sat Jul 02 2022

Best D Names for Boys

15 fresh and offbeat suggestions for unusual boy names starting with the letter D for parents looking to move beyond Daniel, Dylan, and David.
Best B Names for Boys
Fri Jul 01 2022

Best B Names for Boys

15 fresh suggestions for unusual boy names starting with the letter B.
Best H Names for Boys
Fri Jun 17 2022

Best H Names for Boys

Here are 15 handsome H names for boys, from Hart to Hollis to Hugo.
Best B Names for Girls
Fri Jun 03 2022

Best B Names for Girls

B (as in beautiful) names for girls you should be using!
Top Baby Names 2021: The Playground Analysis
Mon May 16 2022

Top Baby Names 2021: The Playground Analysis

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 top names you're *really* most likely to hear on American playgrounds.
Gorgeous Girl Names Starting with E
Wed Mar 02 2022

Gorgeous Girl Names Starting with E

A cornucopia of E names for girls that go way beyond Emily and Emma.
Pen Names and How They Can Kill You
Mon Jan 24 2022

Pen Names and How They Can Kill You

As I start sending out my novel to literary agents, I’m frustrated by having to submit an author name. I have been through so many iterations of my name that I hardly know who I am anymore.
U Names for Babies Are the Most Unique
Tue Aug 31 2021

U Names for Babies Are the Most Unique

U-names for babies are an exclusive group, but look carefully and you'll find some undiscovered treasures.