Baby Name News

Nicknames are one of the most fun parts of naming, as they often take on a life of their own. Whether you are planning your child's nickname carefully or leaving it to chance, you'll find inspiration here to suit all styles.

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.

Cool vintage boy names and where to find them! Explore some of our top recommendations here, from edgy retro nicknames, to stylish surnames, to unique vintage boy names which are likely to stay rare.

Ever wondered what names are popular with Nameberry visitors in your country? We crunch the latest numbers to reveal the most viewed names around the world right now.

Taurus baby names exude strength and constancy and are deeply connected to the earth, the season of spring, the color green, and to the flower violet — all of which are symbols for the sign of Taurus. If you're having a Taurus baby, here our full guide to the perfect name.

100+ cool, modern, unisex last names that are used as first names for equal numbers of boys and girls.

Cool girl names that become popular tend to form clusters with similar sounds or meanings. Here are some of the coolest charmed circles of girl names now.

Strong boy names are a powerful trend right now. We round up 100+ of the boldest and best strong names for boys..

Easter names are Springy, symbolic, and spiritual. They include common names connected to nature, such as Lily and Willow, as well as rare names with meanings related to rabbits, rebirth, palms — even eggs!

Using the latest baby name statistics from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, here are the most popular boy and girl names for every letter.

Oliver remains the undisputed top Aussie name, while Charlotte takes back the top spot! Discover the biggest trends in Australia's baby names this year.

In honor of Passover, we’re looking at the best modern Jewish baby names that will help you honor your heritage in a stylish way.

Our exclusive analysis shows the most popular names in the Midwestern US states, and the distinctive names used more here than anywhere else in the country.

With ever-increasing baby name options, you need a way to narrow the search — fast. Answer these 20 questions every baby namer should ask to find a description of your perfect name in five minutes or less.

The definitive guide to sibling names, including what to consider when naming siblings, popular names for siblings, and unique sibling names.

April baby names are grounding and remind us of both the natural elements of life and the seasonal celebrations that fall within the month. We've got you a full guide of the best names for April babies.

One-of-a-kind baby names are truly unique. We have 250+ names that nobody (really, nobody) is using, and could be right for your baby.

Arabic baby names are a huge, diverse treasure trove. Here are some of our favorites: popular options, rare Arabic names, and ones which bridge cultures.

The names that should be on everyone's list for 2025 are the most stylish up-and-coming choices for the year ahead. We've identified 50 names — sourced from our Nameberry popularity charts, celebrity birth announcements, movies and television shows, and of course, our own intuition — that feel just right for 2025 babies.

Aries baby names are hot hot hot! Much like the people born with an Aries sun sign, names for Aries babies possess confidence, courage, and whole lot of fire.

If you know kids with these names, you might just live in the Southwestern States.

Double-barrel names are on the rise! We crunched the numbers and found the most popular double-barrel names for girls and boys in the US and UK. See how the countries compare and discover uniquely-used names in each.

Every Tom, Dick, and Harry doesn't mean what it used to. We have the scoop on the names that are going extinct, from those currently in the danger zone to the ones that have already vanished (hint: Gary, Karen, and Nigel are not among them!)

The popularity of baby names is usually country or even region-specific. But as the world gets smaller, there's a growing cadre of names that rank highly on the lists of a wide range of countries.

Contemporary Christian names go way beyond biblical classics. Get ready for symbols, place names, and strong spiritual word names — and many are unisex too.