Baby Name News

What are surprisingly international baby names? They're names that are uncommon in the US, but have roots in multiple languages, and work in many more!

Looking for a stylish surname that's not too popular? Here are some ideas with interesting and unexpected origins.

How do you avoid choosing the top baby name of the future? Crystal balls at the ready! Here are our five top tips for predicting the future popularity of your favorite names.

Christmas names for dogs, including popular Christmas names for dogs, Christmas girl names for dogs, and Christmas boy names for dogs.

Hanukkah baby names move beyond those of the Maccabees. For your modern Hanukkah baby, we have eight fashionable Hebrew names that mean light.

What is the next wave of old lady names coming into style? We take a look at the coolest choices right now and see what's coming up next for the future.

A flurry of ice-cool names evocative of Arctic nature, weather and places.

You read them, we rank them. Take a peek at the hottest names with parents-to-be right now, led by Luxury (really?) and Royal.

Wonderful rare nature names for a Christmas baby, from trees like Cedar and Cypress to the fragrant Lavender and Sage.

It's the golden age of personalized products — a custom blanket, book, or bath towel is just a click away. We've rounded up some of the best children's items that can be customized with their name — whether it's in the Top 10 or totally one-of-a-kind.

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.

These names are well-known and traditional, but surprisingly rare!

The Nameberry editorial team shares their predictions for fast-rising baby names of 2024 — including nature names, pop-culture-inspired choices, gender-neutral names, and some truly surprising picks.

Sagittarius namers are curious, brave, and nonconformist. They push the limits of baby naming with bold, unconventional choices. Read all about Sagittarius namers here.

Goddess names balance power and feminity — with a splash of whimsy and spirituality.

Sure, baby naming is fun in the abstract, but when it becomes real, some parents-to-be are left stressed and overwhelmed. How can you make the process enjoyable again? We have seven tips for how to have more fun naming your baby.

A deep dive into the explosion of names rhyming with Aidan in the 21st century.

It used to be pure luck to find your child's name featured in a storybook, but today there's greater representation — Carmela, Jabari, and Oona have their own book (or two)! See our favorite children's books with names in the title and shop our full collection of over 200 choices.

Thanksgiving names are festive and traditional. Take our latest quiz and we'll tell you which name matches your Thanksgiving personality.

The Disney Princesses have some gorgeous names, from Aurora to Belle to Raya. Take a look at how Disney Princess movies have influenced naming trends, and read up on some of the histories behind these iconic heroines' names.

Sagittarius names are adventurous, inspired choices connected to symbols of the sign, such as the archer, Jupiter, and fire.

Considering changing your baby's name? Baby name regret is not as uncommon as you think. We talk to parents who made a change — and some who ultimately chose not to — about their experiences.

Love Nordic culture, and names like Astrid and Soren? Here are more that should be on your list — plus the most popular baby names in Sweden, Norway and Denmark right now.

The top city baby names in the US are different from the top names in the country and distinct from each other.

Trendy boy names come in clusters, so if you want to avoid a name that *feels* popular, here are some key groups to watch out for!