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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 Oct 08 2013
Newest Boy Babyberries: The 3rd Quarterly Report of 2013, from Alaric to Zion
Today we have the boys’ half of the Quarterly Report–again a feast of fabulous names–unusual choices as well as most popular Liam, Milo, Oliver and Walter.
Mon Oct 07 2013
Newest Girl Babyberries: The 3rd Quarterly Report of 2013, from Ada to Xanthe
The new Nameberry Quarterly Report of recently arrived babyberries is the biggest and best yet–and first of all, here come the girls! Classics like Alice and Annabel, newer names like Wildflower and Everdeen. Stay turned for the boys and the multiples to follow.
Wed Sep 25 2013
New TV Character Baby Names: Is Aylee the next Arya?
We’re being inundated with a slew of brand new TV shows. Yeah, but how baby-usable are their characters’ names? Davina? Duncan? Dash?
Wed Sep 18 2013
Y So Few Y Names?: There may be more than you think
Yes, Y is one of the least used initials for baby names, but have you thought of Yeats or Yancy or Yvaine?
Wed Sep 11 2013
Music Appreciation Names: Top classical composers picks
Happy Classical Music Month! Let’s celebrate with some of the more distinctive composers’ first names–.Artemy, Muzio, Ottorino, anyone?
Wed Sep 04 2013
Classic Girls’ Names: The Claire Contingent–Claire, Clara and Clarissa
Claire, Clara, Clarissa–a family of lovely, clear-eyed vintage names on the rise. Which is your favorite?
Wed Aug 21 2013
Neil Gaiman Names: It’s not just Coraline
Many people associate Neil Gaiman with the character name Coraline, but there are myriad others in his vast oeuvre, such as Yvaine, Japeth, Azazel and Auberon.
Mon Aug 12 2013
20 Best Super Sleuth Names for Boys
Crime-solving detectives are often eccentric and so, it turns out, are their names; here, for instance, are Hieronymous, Endeavor and Ebenezer.
Sun Aug 11 2013
10 Great Places for Families to Visit–Part 2
From our partners at parents.com, a ton of kid-friendly activities in San Francisco, New York, Indianapolis, San Antonio and Philadelphia.
Thu Aug 08 2013
10 Great Places for Families to Visit–Part 1
You need a vacation! A family trip to one of these great American cities can provide the perfect blend of excitement and relaxation, say the experts at Parents Magazine.