Articles by Josh Murray

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Josh Murray has a PhD in English and is a college instructor of writing and literature. In whatever free time he can find, he researches names and naming trends. He and his wife have a son and a daughter. You can find his (infrequently updated) naming microblog on Twitter: @readyNameFIRE.

Sun May 20 2018

Pop Culture Names Outside the Top 1000

Names of pop culture icons, both real and fictional, have inspired some baby namers in 2017.

Mon Jul 10 2017

Wonder Women Names: Strong names for girls

Any of these Wonder Women names would make a perfect choice for a strong little girl, via their meaning and/or their worthy namesakes.

Thu May 05 2016

Baby Names Pronunciation: A lesson in geography

Be aware that that name you’re considering might be pronounced very differently in different places.

Thu Apr 07 2016

Baseball Baby Names: Top prospects Jameson, Cornelius & Daz

Guest blogger Josh Murray scouts this year’s Major League prospects and picks the most promising names.

Tue Oct 06 2015

Star Wars Names, Old and New

Star Wars names go far beyond Luke and Leia.

Thu Sep 17 2015

Baby Names of the 1990s

A teacher looks at the names of his new college students, born in the 90s, and wonders which of them would stand up today.

Thu Aug 06 2015

Names from Current Kids’ TV Shows

Could watching TV with your toddler inspire the new baby’s name?

Thu Jun 18 2015

A Dad’s Search for Baby Name #2

Guest blogger Josh Murray takes a systematic approach to naming baby #2.

Thu May 28 2015

Under-the-Radar Baby Names

Guest blogger Josh Murray unearths some unique but usable choices, from Crane to Thisbe.