Articles by Abby Sandel

In this week’s Nameberry 9 newsiest names, Abby Sandel highlights some interesting international choices, such as Raphael and Ysabel, retro twins Ernest and Doris, and Simon Cowell’s baby name tribute to his dad, Eric.

Welcome to the world of reality star baby names–Jaxie, Alena and a girl named Beau are all in Abby Sandel’s Nameberry 9 newsiest names this week.

After looking at Abby Sandel’s Nameberry 9 newsiest names, we’re wondering how far YOU would go in considering a daring middle name.

A wide variety of girls’ names in this week’s Nameberry 9, from the royal Mia Grace to the next Disney princess, Moana.

Abby Sandel takes a fresh look at the eternal fitting in/standing out divide as she analyzes this week’s Nameberry 9 newsiest names.

We’ve all assumed that Disney Princess names have had a powerful influence on baby names–but Abby Sandel puts that theory to the test, with surprising results.

Abby Sandel explores some of the newer options in the widening world of acceptable names for boys in her Nameberry 9 newsiest names this week, options like Jasper and River and Axel.

Abby Sandel’s Nameberry 9 newsiest names this week includes word names like Deacon and Zephry and Crimson and brand name Dior. How do you feel about this genre?

Sime wild and wooly celebrity names in Abby Sandel’s Nameberry 9 this week, including Kate Winslet’s baby Bear.

For many parents today, Sweet Spot names are classics with a twist. Abby Sandel’s Nameberry 9 this week includes such examples as Carolina, Raphael and Elena.