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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.
Thu May 12 2011
Nature Names: Fresh fruit names beyond Apple and Banana
A big basket of fresh fruit names today, from the more obvious (Berry, Plum) to the more exotic (Pomeline, Anjou).
Wed May 11 2011
Popular Names 2010: Interesting or ho-hum?
We’ve had almost a week to absorb and process the new popularity standings…so what are your conclusions?
Mon May 09 2011
Designer Baby Names: Fashion-forward names for your child
This week Abby Sandel shops the baby boutiques for the best buys in designer baby names, such as Lulu, Luca and Levi.
Fri May 06 2011
Mother’s Day Names: Remembering TV Moms
For Mother’s Day, a salute to the quintessential Mom Names of TVland past–the Margarets and Marions, Harriets and Helens. Which of them might be ready for revival?
Wed May 04 2011
Most Popular Names Predictions?
In a matter of days, we’ll have the official lists of the top names of 2010. What do you think they will be? Big changes? Or will Isabella and Jacob remain in first place?
Tue May 03 2011
The Mary Month of May
There’s a variation of the uberclassic Mary to suit every taste–from Molly and Polly to Mariska and Marisol. Could a new spin on Mary be the right name for your May baby?
Wed Apr 27 2011
Nameberry Faves? Do tell!
Of course you love everything about nameberry…but we’re wondering what you like best.
Mon Apr 25 2011
Disney Channel Names: Zora & Zeke
The Disney Channel’sl new naming culture, including girl characters called Mitchie and Matisse, boys named Sander and Skander.
Wed Apr 20 2011
Baby Name Battles: Lost or Won?
Today’s Question of the Week asks if you’ve ever had to sacrifice a name you loved because your partner vetoed it–and how it got–or didn’t get–resolved.
Tue Apr 19 2011
Nameberry Picks: 12 Best Bunny Names
Bunny rabbit characters have multiplied over the years like–well–bunny rabbits. Here’s a selection of hare-y names ranging from Beatrix Potter’s Cecily Parsley to Niccolo from the video game Sword of Mana.