Baby Name News

Celebrity Baby Name Trends of 2024
Thu Dec 05 2024

Celebrity Baby Name Trends of 2024

The celebrity baby name trends of 2024 offer a glimpse of future name trends across America. See what was hot with the stars this year and what we can expect to see at the top of the popularity charts in years to come.
New Top Baby Names UK Announced!
Thu Dec 05 2024

New Top Baby Names UK Announced!

The top baby names 2023 have arrived! Find out the new Top 10 boy and girl names UK.
Let Us Name Your Baby
Mon Dec 02 2024

Let Us Name Your Baby

In this week's edition of our advice column, we speak to Catherine, who is searching for the perfect way to honor her late brother Dave in her daughter's name. Nameberry founder Pamela Redmond chimes in with her ideas, finished off with our first official "Let Us Name Your Baby" birth announcement!
December Baby Names Spread Cheer
Sun Dec 01 2024

December Baby Names Spread Cheer

December names are magical! In our guide to December baby names, we look at names inspired by Christmas, Hanukkah, and other symbols of the month.
Names that Blend Styles
Sat Nov 30 2024

Names that Blend Styles

Struggling to find the perfect baby name that balances different styles? Discover how combining distinct aesthetics can lead to a harmonious and unique choice that reflects all your favorite vibes.
What’s Your Thanksgiving Name?
Wed Nov 27 2024

What’s Your Thanksgiving Name?

Thanksgiving names are festive and traditional. Take our latest quiz and we'll tell you which name matches your Thanksgiving personality.
Let Us Name Your Baby
Mon Nov 25 2024

Let Us Name Your Baby

Nameberry's experts hear from Danielle, who wants to name her June baby June — but not because it's her birth month! Will strangers judge her and think she named her baby uncreatively? We tackle this baby name dilemma with help from a Berry with personal experience and baby name consultant Colleen Slagen.
Our Newest Names: The Best of 2024
Thu Nov 21 2024

Our Newest Names: The Best of 2024

The newest entries to the Nameberry database come from a range of sources, including international names, word names, last names, and recent celebrity and pop culture choices.
Sagittarius Names Hit the Target
Wed Nov 20 2024

Sagittarius Names Hit the Target

Sagittarius names are adventurous, inspired choices connected to symbols of the sign, such as the archer, Jupiter, and fire.
Let Us Name Your Baby
Mon Nov 18 2024

Let Us Name Your Baby

In this week's edition of our advice column, we speak to Remy, who's naming a younger sister to Arden Valentine. He's searched the internet high and low, but each name pales in comparison to Arden. Nameberry's expert consultants offer their words of wisdom and name suggestions, of course.
Top City Baby Names
Fri Nov 15 2024

Top City Baby Names

The top city baby names in the US are different from the top names in the country and distinct from each other.
Let Us Name Your Baby
Mon Nov 11 2024

Let Us Name Your Baby

Nameberry's experts hear from Jen, who asks: Can you break family naming traditions? And how do you break the news to your in-laws? Thankfully, we have a therapist on staff.
Trendiest Untrendy Names
Sat Nov 09 2024

Trendiest Untrendy Names

Is "Trendiest Untrendy Names" an oxymoron? These rising but rare names defy conventional naming patterns — perfect for the most fashion-forward parents.
Let Us Name Your Baby
Wed Nov 06 2024

Let Us Name Your Baby

In the latest edition of our advice column, we speak to Molly and Adam, who are searching for the perfect simple, sleek, and straightforward girl name to go with their complicated double-barrel surname. Can Nameberry's experts help them find a name that ticks all their boxes, or will Molly and Adam have to loosen their criteria?
November Baby Names Are Rich with Meaning
Wed Nov 06 2024

November Baby Names Are Rich with Meaning

November baby names express gratitude with Thanksgiving-related meanings, as well as those related to Autum, zodiac signs, and other symbols of the month.
The Magical Power of Names
Mon Oct 28 2024

The Magical Power of Names

Names hold immense power in mythology and fairy tales, symbolizing identity, truth, and protection for their bearers. Guest author Sara Ricords reveals how the right name can break curses, outsmart enemies, or help a hero remember who they truly are.
Truly Gender-Neutral Names: The Most Balanced of Them All
Thu Oct 24 2024

Truly Gender-Neutral Names: The Most Balanced of Them All

Gender-Neutral names are used in equal numbers for girls and boys. Using the latest data, we've calculated which names qualify as gender-neutral today.
Scorpio Names Captivate and Inspire
Tue Oct 22 2024

Scorpio Names Captivate and Inspire

Scorpio names convey the passion and intensity of the sign. They're related to the autumn season, water, and other symbols associated with Scorpio.
Let Us Name Your Baby: Can We Solve Your Baby Name Paradox?
Mon Oct 21 2024

Let Us Name Your Baby: Can We Solve Your Baby Name Paradox?

Nameberry's experts offer their solutions to three readers' baby name puzzles. Can we find the perfect dark academia boy name with a sweet nickname? Or a girl name that somehow feels demure and feminine, but also spunky and tomboyish? Thankfully, we love a good baby name paradox.
The Trendiest Names of the Century
Thu Oct 17 2024

The Trendiest Names of the Century

The most defining names of our modern era went from obscurity to mainstream status in record time! We explore the trendiest names of the 21st century — those that were completely unheard of pre-2000 but now rank in the Top 1000.
Let Us Name Your Baby: Is Aurora Destined to be Rory?
Tue Oct 15 2024

Let Us Name Your Baby: Is Aurora Destined to be Rory?

Nameberry's experts talk to Sam and her astronomer husband who have three kids — Eva, Ronan, and Conor — and a baby girl on the way. Aurora might be the perfect name, but the nickname Rory is a no-go for this Irish father. Can Rory be avoided? And if not, what should they choose instead?
Canada's New Top Baby Names
Mon Oct 14 2024

Canada's New Top Baby Names

Canada's most popular names of 2023 have landed! Check out the fastest-rising names in the county, and the top names in every province.
Have We Reached Peak Charli?
Thu Oct 10 2024

Have We Reached Peak Charli?

What goes up must come down! Names like Charli and Atticus, Phoenix and Jackson — which once seemed destined for the top of the charts — have reached an apex and are now sliding in the rankings. We look at all the names that have recently passed their peaks.
Let Us Name Your Baby: Cross-cultural Names With Anime References
Tue Oct 08 2024

Let Us Name Your Baby: Cross-cultural Names With Anime References

In the latest edition of our new advice column, Let Us Name Your Baby, we speak to Tamara, who's in search of a name just as meaningful as her older daughter's, Talia Dee. The catch? It needs to work in Serbian and English, and ideally connect to the anime series One Piece. Nameberry's experts are on the case.
Names That Let You Have It Both Ways
Fri Oct 04 2024

Names That Let You Have It Both Ways

As Hannah Montana once said, "It's the best of both worlds" — timeless, traditional baby names with fun and quirky nicknames that will allow your child to be a superstar on any playground.