Articles by Abby Sandel

There’s a bumper crop of Lu/Lou names for girls. They range from the well-established to the fresh and stylish, from the names everyone is talking about to the names that no one has discovered – yet. Some of these are Parisian imports, others are native grown,

Time for Nameberry’s annual Invent a Name Contest. So put on your thinking caps and come up with a completely new baby name–the more usable the better. Get your entries in by August 25th and look for the winning entries the following week. Ready, set, go!

Last month we looked at the newest word names for girls. From Alannis Morrisette’s Onyx Solace to Nicky Hilton Rothschild’s Lily–Grace, word names are everywhere – both the traditional and the unexpected. This week the same is true, but now we’re looking at baby boy names. A trio of high profile parents has taken their […]

The Name Sage succeeds in finding some family names for this writer–and none of them is Melvin!

There’s a whole range of more modern virtue names, from Ace to Serenity.

The Name Sage points the way to the perfect name/nickname combo.

Frankie and Charlie, Rory and Rhett–boyish nicknames for girls are gaining in popularity.

Sage advice on finding the best option for spelling an unusual name?

With another book in the series due out on July 31st, we take the time to review nineteen years of amazing Harry Potter appellations.

What to do when everyone reacts negatively to your baby name choice? Consult the Name Sage for affirmation!