Articles by Pamela Redmond

Pamela Redmond

Pamela Redmond is the cocreator and CEO of Nameberry and Baby Name DNA. The coauthor of ten groundbreaking books on names, Redmond is an internationally-recognized baby name expert, quoted and published widely in such media outlets as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, The Today Show, CNN, and the BBC. She has written about baby names for The Daily Beast, The Huffington Post, and People.

Redmond is also a New York Times bestselling novelist whose books include Younger, the basis for the hit television show, and its sequel, Older. She has three new books in the works.

Mom Names: the New Generation
Sun May 11 2025

Mom Names: the New Generation

Today's Mom Names are the Cool Girl Names of the 1980s and 90s. Is yours one?
Hipster Cowboy Names Buck Tradition
Mon May 05 2025

Hipster Cowboy Names Buck Tradition

There are hipster baby names. Then there are cowboy names. But when the two meet, you have a whole different (and very fun) list: Hipster Cowboy Names.
The Best Badass Princess Names
Mon Apr 28 2025

The Best Badass Princess Names

The Badass Princess names are appealing not because of their sound or even their style, but because of their image. They're a little bit bad, a little bit good, and the perfect combination of both.
20 Questions Every Baby Namer Should Ask
Mon Apr 07 2025

20 Questions Every Baby Namer Should Ask

With ever-increasing baby name options, you need a way to narrow the search — fast. Answer these 20 questions every baby namer should ask to find a description of your perfect name in five minutes or less.
Onomamania: Why Are Some People Obsessed with Names?
Thu Feb 20 2025

Onomamania: Why Are Some People Obsessed with Names?

Are you an onomamaniac — that is, a name enthusiast? We developed a survey to get to the bottom of what makes us name obsessives so, well, obsessive.
How Nameberry Invented Baby Names
Fri Jan 31 2025

How Nameberry Invented Baby Names

On Shark Tank, Nameberry cofounder Pamela Redmond pitches the future of baby naming. But along with hearing about where we're going, here's where we've been, and how Nameberry invented the culture of baby names as we know it today.
Christmas Names: Ultimate Guide (and Quiz!)
Mon Dec 23 2024

Christmas Names: Ultimate Guide (and Quiz!)

Christmas names for a Yuletide baby are a great way to honor the special season of their birth. Here's our ultimate guide to the best Christmas baby names to suit every style. Plus, take our quiz to get your own new festive name!
Have We Reached Peak Charli?
Thu Oct 10 2024

Have We Reached Peak Charli?

What goes up must come down! Names like Charli and Atticus, Phoenix and Jackson — which once seemed destined for the top of the charts — have reached an apex and are now sliding in the rankings. We look at all the names that have recently passed their peaks.
Stylish Names With Staying Power
Thu Sep 05 2024

Stylish Names With Staying Power

Worried your secret sweet spot favorite is going to soar up the charts? Or that your under-the-radar pick is in danger of fading from fashion? We have the inside scoop on contemporary, stylish names that are not fluctuating in popularity.
100 Unique Unisex Names for Girls
Mon Sep 02 2024

100 Unique Unisex Names for Girls

Over a hundred unique baby girl names with a unisex feel and a lot of style.