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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.
Tue Jan 13 2015
Popular Baby Names: An overlooked perk in the Digital Age
Lauren Johnson considers the possible repercussions of having a unique name in the digital age. Is this something you have considered?
Mon Jan 12 2015
Best Rock Sibset? No Doubt!
Rock star baby names can go to all kinds of extremes, but the members of one group–No Doubt–have outdone each other in making great choices.
Sun Jan 11 2015
Mormon Baby Names: Traditions and trends
Mormon parents are known for their predilection for unusual baby names. Here, Hildie Westenhaver talks about current trends–providing plenty of unique examples.
Sun Jan 04 2015
New French Baby Names Landscape: Kevin and Khaleesi
In France it’s no longer just Jean and Marie; guest blogger Clarice Bourgeois explains how and why French baby names have exploded into new and surprising areas.
Thu Jan 01 2015
Wine Label Names: Emilia and Margaux
Guest blogger Meagan offers some name inspiration from wine labels–from Sutter to Sonoma
Wed Dec 31 2014
December Babyberries: Apollo Alan and Penny-Lane Brenda
There are lots of touching tribute names in this month’s report of newest babyberries, accompanied by stories of family tradition and love.
Sun Dec 28 2014
Occupational Baby Names: A journalist named Jonah? An accountant named Adele?
Mark Edmond of Verdant Labs shares some interesting data on the occupational popularity of names.
Mon Dec 22 2014
Starbabies 2014: The luscious and the ludicrous
Presenting the Nameberry Awards for best and worst celebrity baby names of 2014, from the luscious to the ludicrous.
Sun Dec 21 2014
Naming the Names in an Alphabet Book
How children’s book author Chris Raschka chose the alliterative vintage names for his charming kid’s book, Alphabetabum.
Wed Dec 17 2014
Name Stereotypes: Why I’m glad my name isn’t Kim, Lee or Park
Alice Chon relates her personal feelings on how names can reenforce racial stereotypes.