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Baby Name Trends: The Top Baby Names of 2024
Tue Sep 26 2023

Baby Name Trends: The Top Baby Names of 2024

Baby name trends for 2024 reflect parents' values, aesthetics, and identities, coinciding with a society-wide shift in parenting. Discover 10 of our top trend forecasts for the year ahead.
Truly Unique Names You’ll Never Meet IRL
Mon Sep 25 2023

Truly Unique Names You’ll Never Meet IRL

Truly unique baby names we can (almost) guarantee you'll never hear in the wild! From Anstice to Zennor, these 20 cool choices have never charted in the US.
Autumn Names: Colorful and Cozy
Sun Sep 24 2023

Autumn Names: Colorful and Cozy

Expecting a Fall baby, or just love this time of year? There's a rich harvest of autumnal names to choose from, inspired by nature, colors, festivals, and of course names meaning Autumn itself.
Libra Baby Names Strike a Balance
Sat Sep 23 2023

Libra Baby Names Strike a Balance

Libra baby names are as harmonious as the scales that represent the sign. Find inspiration for naming your Libra child in this full guide.
Hipster Cowboy Names Buck Tradition
Fri Sep 22 2023

Hipster Cowboy Names Buck Tradition

There are hipster baby names. Then there are cowboy names. But when the two meet, you have a whole different (and very fun) list: Hipster Cowboy Names.
Spanish Surnames
Thu Sep 21 2023

Spanish Surnames

How many Garcias do you know? Here is the newest data on the most common Spanish surnames in the US today.
How I Named My Baby: Winnie Jean
Wed Sep 20 2023

How I Named My Baby: Winnie Jean

Kimberly and Josh had an established system for naming their oldest daughters, Lux and Liv, but a third baby required a break in the pattern. A lucky find and a prophetic dream led them to Winnie Jean, the perfect name for their baby girl.
Cottagecore Baby Names Turn Back the Clock
Tue Sep 19 2023

Cottagecore Baby Names Turn Back the Clock

Cottagecore baby names embrace the vintage, wholesome aesthetic of the cottagecore movement. See our picks for the most bucolic names.
How Millennial Is Your Name?
Mon Sep 18 2023

How Millennial Is Your Name?

Jessica and Michael lead the list of names that define the Millennial Generation.
New Geek Chic Names For Girls
Sun Sep 17 2023

New Geek Chic Names For Girls

Here are the newest geek-chic names for girls, from Albertine to Winifred.
New Study Determines the Top Jewish Names
Sat Sep 16 2023

New Study Determines the Top Jewish Names

Shana Tova! Just in time for the High Holidays, a new study reveals the most popular Jewish names from the 1950s to today.
Hispanic Heritage Names: Inspirational Namesakes
Fri Sep 15 2023

Hispanic Heritage Names: Inspirational Namesakes

Hispanic heritage names honor Latinx and Spanish celebrities and heroes, from Rita Moreno to Carmelo Anthony.
Would You Name Your Kitten Kevin?
Thu Sep 14 2023

Would You Name Your Kitten Kevin?

Pet names are becoming more human, but not all human names are equally embraced for dogs and cats. We've identified three distinct types of human names given to pets, along with why they're so trendy.
The Best Badass Princess Names
Wed Sep 13 2023

The Best Badass Princess Names

The Badass Princess names are appealing not because of their sound or even their style, but because of their image. They're a little bit bad, a little bit good, and the perfect combination of both.
Traditional Boy Names: The Ultimate Guide
Tue Sep 12 2023

Traditional Boy Names: The Ultimate Guide

Traditional boy names are cool and classic, and never out of style (although not always popular!) Check out our ultimate guide to finding the perfect one.
Unisex Baby Names: But Are They Really?
Mon Sep 11 2023

Unisex Baby Names: But Are They Really?

Unisex names are attracting more and more attention for babies of both sexes – but “unisex” doesn’t always mean “gender-neutral”. These unisex baby names are still strongly gendered in the US.
Outrageous Baby Names You Might Just Fall in Love With
Sun Sep 10 2023

Outrageous Baby Names You Might Just Fall in Love With

These names — from Aquamarine to Zaxon — are extravagant, rare, wordy, even villainous. Whether you'd use them or not, we think you might just like them!
Vintage Surname Names Come Back Around
Sat Sep 09 2023

Vintage Surname Names Come Back Around

Vintage surname names? Yes, this modern trend isn't so modern after all. See the top surname names from a century ago, along with unique choices from our secret source.
Elizabeth: The Name That Has Everything
Fri Sep 08 2023

Elizabeth: The Name That Has Everything

In honor of Queen Elizabeth II, who died one year ago today, a deeper look at her extraordinary name and its many amazing variations.
Classic Baby Names on the Rise
Thu Sep 07 2023

Classic Baby Names on the Rise

Even classic baby names come in and out of fashion. The coolest classics of the moment include Eleanor, Theodore, and more.
80+ Woodsy Names for Boys That Will Make You Want to Have a Son
Wed Sep 06 2023

80+ Woodsy Names for Boys That Will Make You Want to Have a Son

One part cottagecore, one part cowboy — woodsy names for boys are the next big thing. Read all about the incoming wave of rugged, romantic, nature-inspired boy names.
That Name Means What????
Tue Sep 05 2023

That Name Means What????

From Puffy Cheeks to Pirate, these are the quirkiest name meanings out there.
Unique Names That Start With Em
Mon Sep 04 2023

Unique Names That Start With Em

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.
Baby Name Numerology: Number Names Count!
Sun Sep 03 2023

Baby Name Numerology: Number Names Count!

Number names for babies can reflect birth order, or celebrate numbers with meaning to you. Check out our multicultural options, from Una to Trillion.
Saint Names: Patrons of the Arts
Sat Sep 02 2023

Saint Names: Patrons of the Arts

Saint names are spiritual and significant, and these beautiful options are perfect for parents of a creative persuasion. Patron saints of painters and poets, bookbinders and architects might give heavenly inspiration to a budding artist.