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Articles by Emma Waterhouse
Emma Waterhouse joined the team in 2017, writing about everything from the top baby name trends 2023 to how not to choose the next big baby name. As Nameberry's head moderator, she also helps to keep our active forums community ticking.
Emma's articles on names and naming trends have been featured in publications including the Huffington Post, People, Today's Parent, Fatherly, and Good Housekeeping.
A linguist by background, Emma speaks several languages and lives in England's smallest county with her husband and four young children. You can reach her at emma@nameberry.com.
Thu May 30 2019
Best Baby Names: Beyond the Top 1000
Some fabulous names are given to only a small number of babies–here is our pick of the best!
Thu May 16 2019
Best New Names in the Top 1000
Some great new names made it onto the list this year for both girls and boys.
Thu Jan 24 2019
Unique Baby Names, Nameberry Style!
Brilliantly original names chosen by a single Nameberry visitor last year–offering inspirational ideas for other creative baby namers.
Tue Jan 15 2019
How Important to You is a Name’s Distinctiveness?
Our question of the week is about the elements that go into what makes a name truly distinctive–and how important that is to you.
Sun Dec 02 2018
20 Unique Baby Names That Deserve More Love
A great list of names you probably haven’t thought of–but should!
Thu Sep 13 2018
Let’s Put Together Our Own Top 100!
A berry participation Question of the Week, that should be a lot of fun!
Thu Sep 06 2018
What names are you shocked to find so low on the list?
Question of the Week: What names are you surprised aren’t more popular?
Wed Aug 15 2018
Carrot, Cali and Chi: Novel names in the news this week
In the name news this week, celebrity baby names, name changes and cultural shifts
Wed Aug 08 2018
Name News: Awesome announcements from Aspen to Xenia
This week’s name news is chockfull of colorful choices and interesting issues.
Wed Aug 01 2018
Boldest Baby Names of the Week: Flash, Vogue and Creatrix
This week’s news is full of extraordinary monikers you’ve never heard before!