Baby Name News

Let Us Name Your Baby
Mon Feb 17 2025

Let Us Name Your Baby

Allison and her husband are at a loss for boy names. They hate all of the choices on each other's lists — besides the much-too-popular Jack, that is. Is there a name that can bridge their style gap, or should they discount popularity and opt for the one name they've always liked? Nameberry's consultants weigh in with help from The Amazing Baby Name Book coauthor Amy Ephron.
Valentine’s Day Baby Names Mean Love
Thu Feb 13 2025

Valentine’s Day Baby Names Mean Love

Our ultimate guide to Valentine's Day names meaning love, heart, and all things sweet, plus some gems from mythology and literature. Will you choose one for your little lovebug?
Let Us Name Your Baby
Mon Feb 10 2025

Let Us Name Your Baby

Rachael is down to the wire and has yet to find a girl name that she loves and honors her late mother Nancy. Should she abandon the search for the right N name and instead find a name connected to love and remembrance? Or has the perfect name been under her nose this whole time?
A Brief History of Black Names
Thu Feb 06 2025

A Brief History of Black Names

Scholars have long considered distinctively Black names to be a product of the Civil Rights and Black Power movements, but recent research shows that Black names have been around for centuries.
Let Us Name Your Baby
Mon Feb 03 2025

Let Us Name Your Baby

Jadis has already renamed herself once, but a combination of disapproval from loved ones and a malevolent literary association have Jadis second-guessing her chosen name. Can she find a new first, middle, and last name combination that's unique and memorable, but not straight-up weird? Nameberry's consultants offer their words of wisdom.
February Baby Names Spread the Love
Sat Feb 01 2025

February Baby Names Spread the Love

February baby names are a collection filled with romantic Valentine-inspired options, historic namesake names, and names connected to February symbolism.
How Nameberry Invented Baby Names
Fri Jan 31 2025

How Nameberry Invented Baby Names

On Shark Tank, Nameberry cofounder Pamela Redmond pitches the future of baby naming. But along with hearing about where we're going, here's where we've been, and how Nameberry invented the culture of baby names as we know it today.
Baby Name Trends 2025
Mon Jan 27 2025

Baby Name Trends 2025

Baby name trends for 2025 are influenced by social media, fast fashion, and a global sensibility that extends beyond our own world. Discover 10 of our top trend forecasts for this year.
Quirky Saint Names to Spice Up Your List
Fri Jan 24 2025

Quirky Saint Names to Spice Up Your List

Exploring some of the most obscure and eccentric saintly names plucked from history and legend.
Aquarius Baby Names Hold Water
Thu Jan 23 2025

Aquarius Baby Names Hold Water

Aquarius names connect to air and water, intelligence and individualism, and notable Aquarians from history. Consult our guide to Aquarius baby names if you're expecting a little water bearer of your own!
Let Us Name Your Baby
Mon Jan 20 2025

Let Us Name Your Baby

Donna's daughter is two months old and still without a name! She has a strong list of contenders, but which one is the right fit with older sisters named Nora and Lia? Should Donna choose another name that ends in A, or go with a choice that breaks the mold? Nameberry's expert consultants weigh in.
The Most Popular Baby Names of the Future
Thu Jan 16 2025

The Most Popular Baby Names of the Future

Get out your crystal ball! We're predicting the most popular baby names of 2035. We see Top 100 shake ups, unexpected newcomers and fast-falling favorites in the future.
The 100+ Poshest Names in Britain
Mon Jan 13 2025

The 100+ Poshest Names in Britain

"Posh" British baby names are famed for their characteristic quirk and charm. We analyze the latest Telegraph announcements to reveal the top choices that exemplify that oh-so-British blend of elegance and eccentricity.
Wild Names You'll Hear a Lot More Of
Thu Jan 09 2025

Wild Names You'll Hear a Lot More Of

What are the eyebrow-raising choices of today that have the potential to become the popular names of tomorrow? We analyzed our site statistics from the past six months to identify 15 outlandish baby names currently trending upwards in a big way.
Let Us Name Your Baby
Mon Jan 06 2025

Let Us Name Your Baby

How do you honor someone who hates their own name? This Berry wants to name her baby in honor of her own dad Aristoteles — the Spanish variation of philosophic Aristotle — who has requested that his name not be passed down.
Each State's Unique Favorite Name on Nameberry
Fri Jan 03 2025

Each State's Unique Favorite Name on Nameberry

We crunched the numbers to find each state's quirky favorite baby name. Find out which state is into Jake and which state prefers Jinx in our exclusive analysis of the unique favorite names in each state.
Nameberry's Baby Naming Calendar
Wed Jan 01 2025

Nameberry's Baby Naming Calendar

The Baby Naming Calendar is Nameberry's month-by-month guide to choosing the perfect baby name. Read an excerpt from Month One here, and subscribe to the Nameberry Newsletter to see the rest!
January Names Feel Fresh
Wed Jan 01 2025

January Names Feel Fresh

January baby names relate to the New Year, winter season, and symbols of the month. From popular names to the most unique, view our guide to naming January babies.
Happy New Year Names
Tue Dec 31 2024

Happy New Year Names

A New Year’s baby is a double new beginning. Ring in the year with our guide to names celebrating dawning hope and a fresh start, plus some birthday namesakes.
Quiz: What's Your 2024 Name?
Mon Dec 30 2024

Quiz: What's Your 2024 Name?

Take our quiz to discover your 2024 name, then read about the names that defined this year!
Hanukkah Baby Names Glow Bright
Thu Dec 26 2024

Hanukkah Baby Names Glow Bright

Hanukkah baby names move beyond those of the Maccabees. For your modern Hanukkah baby, we have eight fashionable Hebrew names that mean light.
Christmas Names: Ultimate Guide (and Quiz!)
Mon Dec 23 2024

Christmas Names: Ultimate Guide (and Quiz!)

Christmas names for a Yuletide baby are a great way to honor the special season of their birth. Here's our ultimate guide to the best Christmas baby names to suit every style. Plus, take our quiz to get your own new festive name!
Capricorn Baby Names Are the Greatest of All Time
Sun Dec 22 2024

Capricorn Baby Names Are the Greatest of All Time

Some extraordinarily interesting names for your Capricorn baby.
Babyberries: Class of 2024!
Thu Dec 19 2024

Babyberries: Class of 2024!

2024 is coming to a close, and it is time to celebrate the year's cohort of wonderfully named Babyberries, born to our very own Nameberry users. Find out what the most popular names were among Berry parents this year and what naming trends were most in style. Also, join us in welcoming the most recent Babyberries, born this fall!
Let Us Name Your Baby
Mon Dec 16 2024

Let Us Name Your Baby

Can you name a baby after your pet sheep? What are the next trendsetting girl names? Are there any good nicknames for Barnaby? Nameberry's experts answer these quick-fire questions in the latest lightning round of our advice column, Let Us Name Your Baby