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Brynn McKeon joined the Nameberry team in August of 2022 as an editor, and has written about topics such as the Ultimate Guide to Goddess Names and Quirky Nicknames for Classic Names. As Head Moderator, she also oversees our active Nameberry forums community.
Outside of Nameberry, Brynn lives in New Jersey with her dog Raven and cat Phoebe, where she works as an occupational therapist. You can reach her at brynn@nameberry.com
Dec 20, 2025
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.
Mar 13, 2025
Every Tom, Dick, and Harry doesn't mean what it used to. We have the scoop on the names that are going extinct, from those currently in the danger zone to the ones that have already vanished (hint: Gary, Karen, and Nigel are not among them!)
Jan 9, 2025
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.
Dec 30, 2024
Take our quiz to discover your 2024 name, then read about the names that defined this year!
Dec 19, 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!
Nov 9, 2024
Is "Trendiest Untrendy Names" an oxymoron? These rising but rare names defy conventional naming patterns — perfect for the most fashion-forward parents.
Oct 4, 2024
As Hannah Montana once said, "It's the best of both worlds" — timeless, traditional baby names with fun and quirky nicknames that will allow your child to be a superstar on any playground.
Sep 25, 2024
This summer has brought along just over a dozen Babyberry birth announcements on our forums — 8 girls and 3 boys.
Sep 12, 2024
School is back in session, and here are the names filling today's classrooms...and yesterday's.
Aug 3, 2024
Girl names ending in a vowel sound may not be a new invention, but there is a big wide world of under-appreciated vowel-ending options far beyond the obvious Ava and Zoe. Check out our 100 top picks and browse our full lists here!
