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Articles by Linda Rosenkrantz
Linda Rosenkrantz is the co-founder of Nameberry, and co-author with Pamela Redmond of the ten baby naming books acknowledged to have revolutionized American baby naming. You can follow her personally at Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. She is also the author of the highly acclaimed New York Review Books Classics novel Talk and a number of other books.
Sun Feb 26 2017
Crazy Celebrity Names: But are they really?
A defense of offbeat celebrity names–which might not be as crazy as they may seem.
Wed Feb 22 2017
Why I Named my Son Jayne
Yesterday, a girl named Jay, today a boy named Jayne–two complementary approaches to gender equality in names.
Wed Feb 22 2017
Can a Cute Vintage Nickname Revive a Dusty Old Lady Name?
Gertie is really cute, but does that mean there’s hope for Gertrude?
Mon Feb 20 2017
8 Things About Twins You May Not Know
Here are some interesting facts about twofers that you probably didn’t know–courtesy of our friends at Brit &Co.
Wed Feb 15 2017
Unique International Baby Names
Looking for a unique name? Here are 21 international possibilities drawn from out long menu of names from various cultures.
Fri Feb 10 2017
Twin Baby Names: Naming Julia and Jackson
Read this touching story of the unexpected inspiration for this guest blogger’s twins’ names.
Thu Feb 02 2017
Black Hero Names
For Black History Month, we look at the names of some of this year’s awards nominees and winners who are making black history right now.
Wed Feb 01 2017
New Year Babyberries: A girl Juniper, a boy Jupiter
From Ariadne to Zakkai, one of the most imaginative months of Berrybaby names we've seen yet, along with the stories of what inspired them.
Sun Jan 29 2017
The Very Best Water Names Now
All things aquatic are becoming increasingly inspirational sources of baby names, from bodies of water like River and Lake to the seafaring Sailor and Crew.
Sun Jan 22 2017
Magical Medieval Names: Aelyth to Wystan
If you’re looking for a name with REAL history, here are some beauties that date back to the Middle Ages–from a delicate girl name like Amiria to the powerful Theodoric.