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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
Mon Jun 02 2025
Last Names for Boys: Cool and Fresh Choices
If you love names like Mason, Hunter and Brooks but are looking for something less popular, we've got you covered. Surname names for boys are an ever-growing trend, but there are still plenty of underused options, whether you like occupational names, rockstar heroes, or a last name with a cute nickname.
Thu May 29 2025
Forgotten Names Back in the Charts
These names dropped off the US charts for years — sometimes decades — but returned in 2024. Which ones will be back for good?
Mon May 19 2025
Best A Names for Girls
Here are Nameberry's top choices for the best girl names starting with the letter A, from Ada to Azalea.
Mon May 12 2025
Best New Names In The Top 1000!
We uncover the most promising new names in this year’s Top 1000, plus get the full list of new Top 1000 names to watch!
Mon May 05 2025
Trending Names in the Southeast USA
Baby names in the Southeastern States stand out for their unique blend of tradition and creative modern style.
Mon Apr 28 2025
Nicknames: The Ultimate Guide
Nicknames are one of the most fun parts of naming, as they often take on a life of their own. Whether you are planning your child's nickname carefully or leaving it to chance, you'll find inspiration here to suit all styles.
Mon Apr 21 2025
Surnames That Make Great Unisex Baby Names
100+ cool, modern, unisex last names that are used as first names for equal numbers of boys and girls.
Thu Apr 17 2025
Most Popular British Names A to Z
Using the latest baby name statistics from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, here are the most popular boy and girl names for every letter.
Tue Apr 15 2025
Australia's Top Baby Names of 2024
Oliver remains the undisputed top Aussie name, while Charlotte takes back the top spot! Discover the biggest trends in Australia's baby names this year.
Thu Apr 10 2025
Trending Names in the Midwest
Our exclusive analysis shows the most popular names in the Midwestern US states, and the distinctive names used more here than anywhere else in the country.