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Articles by Clare Green
Clare Green has been writing for Nameberry since 2015, covering everything from names peaking right now to feminist baby names, and keeping up-to-date with international baby name rankings. Her work has featured in publications such as The Independent and HuffPost. Clare has a background in linguistics and librarianship, and recently completed an MA dissertation researching names in multilingual families. She lives in England with her husband and son. You can reach her at clare@nameberry.com
Thu Oct 05 2023
These Names Are At Their Peak
Want a name the whole world will fall in love with? Our exclusive analysis reveals the names that rank higher now than ever before. Popular and rare, classic and unique, they're in the prime of their lives.
Sat Sep 30 2023
Vampire Names Bite Back!
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to lift the lid on vampire baby names. It’s been a few years since we last covered them, and the vampire world — and the pool of fangtastic names — just keeps growing.
Sun Sep 10 2023
Outrageous Baby Names You Might Just Fall in Love With
These names — from Aquamarine to Zaxon — are extravagant, rare, wordy, even villainous. Whether you'd use them or not, we think you might just like them!
Sun Aug 06 2023
How to Choose a Grandparent Name You Love
Are you more of a Grandma or a Nana? Or perhaps Mimi or Spicy? Our guide to grandparent names is full of ideas — and fun reader stories — from the traditional to the one-of-a-kind.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Nickname Spotlight: Getting to Gus
Do you love the nickname Gus, but would prefer a more unusual route to it than August or Augustus? Here's a world of options ranging from familiar Angus to rare gems like Finegas.
Thu Jul 13 2023
Stunning Spanish Names for Girls and Boys
20 of our favorite Spanish names that deserve to be used worldwide.
Thu Jun 01 2023
Answer: Scotland
Although far from its native Italy, Luca has made a huge impact on Scotland's baby name charts.
Thu Jun 01 2023
Answer: USA
Sophia has been in the America's Top 10 girl names for sixteen years, and is now Number 5.
Thu Jun 01 2023
Answer: USA
This next-wave occupation name ranks similarly across the anglophone world.