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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 Dec 26 2011
Baby Name News: Some subtle seasonal choices
This week’s names in the news includes one classic, one occupational name, one mythological, a gem name and a neo-Virtue name.
Tue Dec 20 2011
Camryn Manheim never felt like a Debi
Growing up, the actress now known as Camryn Manheim just didn’t feel that her birth name fit–and made several attempts to change it before she got it right. Here’s her story.
Mon Dec 19 2011
Nameberry 9: What’s the Next Big Thing?
The latest Disney princess? The new ‘Office’ baby? Who and what will inspire the Next Big Name?
Wed Dec 14 2011
Question of the Week: What was I thinking?
Is there a name that you once considered using for your child before you woke up and realized it was all wrong?
Mon Dec 12 2011
The Nameberry 9: Hitting the perfect balance
Don’t want a name that’s either too far in or out of the box? Here are nine suggestions that fit right into that sweet spot.
Thu Dec 08 2011
Cowboy Names: Back in the saddle again
A retro look at the names galloping back from some of the old TV western shows–from Jeb and Jed to Reese and Reno to Cash and Cooper.
Wed Dec 07 2011
Nameberry Challenge: Name Affleck baby #3!!
What would be the perfect name for Baby Boy Affleck that would fit with and complement those of his big sisters Violet and Seraphina?
Mon Dec 05 2011
Surprising Names: This week’s Nameberry 9
Are there any new names under the sun? Check out this week’s Nameberry 9, and you’ll find Abby’s nine-part answer.
Thu Dec 01 2011
Baby Names Trends: Cassia, Caspian and Cash
New trendlet in town: Names beginning with the syllable Cas–from Caspian to Cassiopeia to Cash.
Wed Nov 30 2011
Challenge of the Week: Name your perfect family
Imagine you are the name ruler of the world. If there were no holds barred, no inhibiting factors–what would your perfect family of names be?