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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Thu Jul 14 2022
Best O Names for Girls
Watch out, Olivia; here come Ophelia, Oona, Opal and other outstanding O names!
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.
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.
Tue Jul 12 2022
Best M Names for Girls
Mirabel, Marisol, Marigold and Mabel; gorgeous M names that deserve more love.
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.
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.
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.
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:
Wed Jul 06 2022
Best G Names for Girls
Some glamorous girls names starting with G, from Gaia to Goldie to Greer.
Tue Jul 05 2022
Best F Names for Girls
Some unusual girl names beginning with F, from Fable to Flavia to Fern.
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.
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.
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.
Fri Jul 01 2022
Best B Names for Boys
15 fresh suggestions for unusual boy names starting with the letter B.
Fri Jun 17 2022
Best H Names for Boys
Here are 15 handsome H names for boys, from Hart to Hollis to Hugo.
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.
Wed Mar 02 2022
Gorgeous Girl Names Starting with E
A cornucopia of E names for girls that go way beyond Emily and Emma.
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.
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.