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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.

Mon Jun 22 2015

The Hottest Names of 2015

So what are the next hottest names ready to pop?
Sun Jun 21 2015

The Agony of Choosing A Name

Guest blogger Paul Ratner’s name-hunt saga–considerations in the search for the name of his second son.
Mon May 11 2015

25 Stylish-yet-Unusual Boys’ Names

Fresh 2-syllable, n-ending boys name ideas beyond Mason and Ethan.
Mon May 04 2015

Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana!

Charlotte Elizabeth Diana is the official name of the newborn Princess of Cambridge. Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge have named their new daughter Charlotte, the recent favorite with the betting public.  The baby’s middle names are Elizabeth, after the queen, the baby’s great-grandmother, and Diana, after William‘s late mother and the baby’s grandmother. Nameberry […]
Sat May 02 2015

Top Royal Baby Girl Names

What are the top royal baby girl names in contention for the new princess born to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge?  Will the royal baby girl be named Alice, the favorite with bookmakers?  Diana, the crowd-pleasing choice?  Or Elizabeth, one of the most royal names of all — or maybe something completely different?  Here, the seven top […]
Thu Apr 30 2015

The ABCs of Boys’ Names

Interesting boy name news, info and trivia for every single letter of the alphabet!
Tue Apr 21 2015

Autobiography of a Name Nerd

YA novelist Christina June could never have enough children to use all the names she loves, so she saves them for her characters.
Tue Mar 24 2015

Do you wish your own name…..?

Would you like a name that would help you stand out more…or blend in?
Tue Mar 17 2015

The Best Names in Your Family Tree

We all have embarrassing names in our family trees, but today we’re here to celebrate the wonderful family names worth passing on to a new generation. Hit us with your best shot.
Tue Mar 10 2015

Unique Names: I’ve met only one person named….

What singular name have you encountered only once in your lifetime?