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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
Sat Aug 20 2022
A Toddler's Eye View of Names
What can we learn about names from a 2-year-old? They're complicated, but fun, and carry no baggage.
Sat Jun 25 2022
The Most Popular Names of 2022, So Far
Want to know which names parents are looking at right now? Our mid-year round up reveals what's hot this year.
Sun May 22 2022
Forgotten Names Now Back On The Charts
Meet the comeback kids of 2021: names that no one used for years, but are now back on birth certificates! Discover 100+ rare names in every style, from ancient gems to recent inventions, that are ready to dust off and revive.
Sat Feb 12 2022
Rare Baby Names Worth Rescuing
These names were only given to five children at the latest count, but they really deserve more love before they disappear. Find an unusual name in your style, whether it's a cute nickname, an elaborate name, or a top trend.
Wed Feb 02 2022
Top Baby Names UK for 2022 Announced!
The top baby names 2022 UK have landed (finally)! Discover the latest data on popular baby names in England and Wales, including the new Top 100 boy and girl names UK and the biggest risers and fallers of the past year.
Thu Dec 09 2021
Unique Names We Love Right Now (And You Might Too)
Need a shot of inspiration? Read our editor's pick of rare and unique names that deserve more love (and aren't weird).
Thu Oct 21 2021
Magical, Memorable Names from Ursula Le Guin
When authors are name lovers too, magic happens. Sci-fi and fantasy author Ursula Le Guin was a grand master of naming, weaving them into her plots and creating unforgettable character names that could just make great baby names too.
Thu Oct 14 2021
The Fastest-Rising Names of 2021
Grab the toasting fork: these names are hot! The fastest-rising names on Nameberry give a glimpse of what we could see more of very soon. From Acacia to Zephyr, read our guide to the names and trends on everyone’s minds.
Sat Sep 04 2021
15 Cool Country Boy Names For Your Little Cowboy
Our favorite country boy names capture the spirit of the American West: places and landscapes, cowboys and pioneers, and country music too.