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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 Nov 25 2023
Aiden Names: the Rise And Fall of a Mega-Trend
A deep dive into the explosion of names rhyming with Aidan in the 21st century.
Sun Nov 19 2023
Scandinavian Names That Are Ready to Travel the World
Love Nordic culture, and names like Astrid and Soren? Here are more that should be on your list — plus the most popular baby names in Sweden, Norway and Denmark right now.
Sun Nov 12 2023
Unisex Names That Switched From Boy to Girl
Think Harper, Lauren, and Madison are girl names? 100 years ago they were given only to boys. Discover 50+ more names that swapped from male to female.
Thu Nov 09 2023
Names Meaning Fire For Your Little Spark
Hot names with fiery meanings, from Apollo to Seraphina, that might be perfect for babies born in fall and winter.
Sun Nov 05 2023
How to Pick the Perfect Multilingual Name
Finding a name that works across languages AND which you love can be a challenge — and an opportunity to tie cultures together. Read our top tips for getting the balance right.
Tue Oct 31 2023
What's Your Halloween Name?
Celebrate the holiday with seasonal names for a Halloween baby, and a quiz to find out your own spooky Halloween name.
Sun Oct 29 2023
30 Great Names You’re Not Using!
Great names given to only 10 babies in 2022, from Anselm to Zanna.
Fri Oct 20 2023
Most Popular Baby Names 2023 So Far: Mid-Year Edition
Find out the Top 100 most-viewed names on Nameberry this year, featuring much-loved favorites, and daring new names in the top spots for boys and girls.
Sun Oct 15 2023
Rainbow Baby Names Honor and Comfort
Rainbow baby names can be a way to remember the past and look to the future. Be inspired by names meaning comfort and hope, storms and rainbows, and other ways to honor memories in a name.
Fri Oct 13 2023
The Most Mispronounced Names in the World?
What are the most mispronounced names in the world? The answers may surprise you. Find out the answers and see more baby name news in our monthly news round-up.