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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 Aug 12 2024

Water Names Make a Splash

Dive into a refreshing pool of names inspired by oceans, lakes, rivers and more, perfect for your water babe.

Fri Aug 09 2024

Grandparent Names Today May Surprise You

Say hi to Grandpa Brendan and Grandma Brittany!

Sun Jul 28 2024

200+ Unique and Amazing Nature Names

Beyond popular nature-inspired choices like Lily and River, Mother Nature has an abundance of beautiful rare names.

Fri Jul 19 2024

Turkish Names Delight and Inspire

What are the most popular Turkish names in the US? Discover beautiful names from one of the hottest new cultures in the American charts.

Sun Jul 07 2024

Rare Names With Popular Nicknames

If you want to use a popular nickname like Ellie or Joe, there are more options for full names than you might think.

Sat Jul 06 2024

Lilting Girl Names Lift the Spirits

Double-L-syllable girl names are light and lilting. Lily and Layla are much-loved, and there are many other la-la-lovely options if you're looking for something different.

Mon Jul 01 2024

British Names: the Ultimate Guide

If you love all things British — or are a proud Brit yourself — these are the names for you. Our ultimate guide covers what's currently popular in the UK, quirky British favorites and trends like double-barreled names, famous babies, and more. Pour yourself a cup of tea and enjoy!

Sun Jun 30 2024