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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.
Mon Mar 12 2012
The Nameberry 9: Rose and Tulip and other newsy names
This week’s Nameberry 9 commemorates celebrity births and birthdays, from West to Brax to Bix, .
Thu Mar 08 2012
Boys’ Names in Limbo: Is Roy ready to return? How about Howard?
We’ve seen the revival of some boys’ names dating all the way back to ancient Rome. But how about those that have faded more recently?
Tue Mar 06 2012
Stylish vs Popular: The boys’ edition
Which boys’ names are stylish to the point where they feel popular and which are really hitting the big numbers? The standing of your favorite name might surprise you.
Mon Mar 05 2012
Baby Name Stories: The Nameberry 9
Every name has a backstory, and this week Abby Sandel delves into what’s behind the Nameberry 9 newsiest names, from March to McKechnie.
Wed Feb 29 2012
Girls’ Names in Limbo: When can Kay come out to play?
We’ve retrieved a lot of the best old names that were moldering in the attic. Is it time now to look at some stored away more recently, and bring back the Beverlys?
Mon Feb 27 2012
The Nameberry 9: Princesses, Politicians and Fashionistas
Lots of baby name news this week: A Swedish princess, new celebabies, and some fabulously named mini-fashionistas.
Thu Feb 23 2012
Nameberry Picks: The 12 best ‘You-can-call-me-Al’ names
Whether or not you want to call your son Al, here are a dozen intriguing names starting with that syllable, up for your consideration.
Mon Feb 20 2012
The Nameberry 9: Newsy names from Maple to Rembrandt to Cadet
You’ll find some intriguing new names among this week’s nine newsiest–as for instance Cadet, Six, Rembrandt, and Maple.
Thu Feb 16 2012
African-American Artist Names
A Black History Month salute to African-American artists, some of whom just happen to have such intriguing names as Romare, Edmonia, and Dox.
Sun Feb 12 2012
The Nameberry 9: Newsiest baby names of the week
Names in the news this week celebrate the Grammys, new celebrity picks, and the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens.