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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.

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.

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.

Jul 16, 2022

Best S Names for Girls

Move over Sophia — here are 15 stunning girl names starting with S, from Sabine to Sylvie.

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!

Jul 14, 2022

Best O Names for Girls

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

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.

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.

Jul 12, 2022

Best M Names for Girls

Mirabel, Marisol, Marigold and Mabel; gorgeous M names that deserve more love.

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.

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.

Jul 9, 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.

Jul 7, 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:

Jul 4, 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.

Jul 3, 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.

Jul 2, 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.

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.

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.