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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.
Sat Oct 01 2022
Latest Babyberry Names Radiate Cozy Charm
Twelve baby girls and twelve bouncing boys joined the Nameberry family in August and September, and their gorgeous names conjure up the perfect warm and fuzzy feeling for this time of year.
Fri Sep 02 2022
Celestial Baby Names: 20 Names That Mean Star
Discover 20 stunning unique names that mean star, from Astraea to Yvaine.
Sun Aug 28 2022
Baby Name Trends - The Hottest Name Trends of 2022
The top baby name trends of 2022 blend fun and fantasy with more serious themes of hope, strength and spirituality.
Mon Aug 01 2022
Midsummer Baby Names Dazzle and Delight
Our most recent Babyberry birth announcements are full of sweet and surprising choices perfect for the sunny summer season! From sleek summery names like Alba and Quill to dramatic rarities like Gwyniveth and Beowulf, read the stories behind them here.
Tue Jul 12 2022
Old People Names: Predicting the Next Wave
Old people names are the edgy old-fashioned choices that make a real style statement. Here are 14 under-the-radar choices we think could – or should – be in the next wave of vintage revivals.
Fri Jun 03 2022
Spring Babyberry Names Are Fresh and Fun
These are the newest additions to the Nameberry community, announced on our forums in April and May. And just like their season of birth, these babies’ creative names are brimming with freshness, fun and life.
Mon May 30 2022
100+ New Nameberry Names for 2022
Unique and intriguing names abound in our exclusive roundup of the newest names on Nameberry – many of them suggested by our very own international Berry community!
Thu Apr 28 2022
These Are the Top Names of 2022 So Far
Baby name popularity is of prime interest to expectant parents, but we won’t find out the official rankings until well into 2023 – not much use if you’re naming a baby this year! If you want to find out what names parents-to-be are considering now, check out our roundup of Nameberry’s most viewed girl and boy names of 2022 so far.
Sat Apr 09 2022
The Top Scottish Names You Never Hear
The top Scottish names in Scotland might surprise you! From Struan to Vaila, these uniquely Scottish baby names are little used elsewhere.
Mon Apr 04 2022
Latest Babyberry Names Are Full of Love
The names chosen by our newest parents radiate love and positivity. Read the latest name announcements from our community and the sweet stories behind them.