Articles by Eleanor Nickerson
Fri Jul 26 2024
Vintage British Nicknames
A fascinating compilation of lively, almost-forgotten old diminutives that deserve a new look, by Eleanor Nickerson aka Elea of the blog British Baby Names.
Wed May 22 2024
Bridgerton Names: Fantasy or historic reality?
Bridgerton names are part of the Netflix series' enthralling fantasy, but may not represent real early 19th century naming practices.
Fri May 03 2024
Flower Name Meanings Hold Secrets
Flower name meanings hold secrets related to sentiments and relationships that Victorians used to convey hidden messages. Discover the secret meanings of your favorite popular and uncommon flower names.
Sat Apr 30 2022
Edwardian Names Ready to Revive
Edwardian names stand out due to the sheer variety of different names used. Discover some of the most surprising trends among Edwardian baby namers.
Tue Mar 29 2022
Tudor Names Are Rich in History
Tudor names include some fascinating lost gems, names rich in history but now all but forgotten. British naming expert Eleanor Nickerson highlights some of the most interesting names of the Tudor Era.
Thu Aug 29 2019
New Top British Baby Names
Hot news! The latest British popularity figures are here! Olivia and Oliver are still #1, but there are also lots of surprises!
Sat Mar 23 2019
Scottish Baby Names: Most Popular in 2018
Eleanor Nickerson of Britishbabynames.com analyzes the newly released list of most popular Scottish baby names.
Tue Jan 01 2019
British Baby Name Trends of 2019
What were the uniquely British naming trends in 2018? Expert Eleanor Nickerson clues us in!
Thu Nov 01 2018
Great Anglo-American Baby Names for Harry and Meghan
Our British name authority Eleanor Nickerson offers her enlightened opinions on the leading baby name favorite possibilities for Meghan and Harry’s baby.
Fri Sep 21 2018
New Top Baby Names in England and Wales
Our British baby name expert Eleanor Nickerson analyzes the brand new popularity list of England and Wales
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