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Articles by 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.
Wed Feb 26 2014
The Next Baby Name Style Wave
There are the popular names like Sophia and Jacob. Then there are the stylish names: Adelaide and Atticus, Maisie and Silas. And then there is the style wave of names beyond that, which may sound avant garde, even outrageous, now, but which we predict will set the fashion of the future.
Tue Feb 25 2014
True Name Confessions: What’s yours?
It’s time to spill your deepest, darkest naming secrets. We’ll go first….
Tue Feb 18 2014
What’s your favorite classic boys’ name…and why?
Classic names for boys range from the perennials such as William and Henry to biblical names such as Jacob and revived classics like Atticus and Arthur. Which is your very favorite?
Mon Feb 17 2014
101 Not-Too-Hot, Not-Too-Cold Baby Names
Looking for baby names that are neither too popular nor too unusual? We surveyed names that rank in the middle of the U.S. Top 1000 to find the best choices for both girls and boys.
Tue Feb 11 2014
Rate Your Own Name
On a scale of 1 to 10, how much do you like your own name, and why?
Tue Feb 04 2014
What name do you hear waaaaaay too often?
It may not rank high on the popularity list, but we all have names that we seem to hear everywhere, way too often, in our personal worlds. What’s yours?
Tue Jan 28 2014
Middle Names: What’s your favorite kind?
Middle names might be family honorifics or musical connectors, symbolic opportunities or ways to get creative. Which kind of middle name do you like best?
Tue Jan 21 2014
What name deserves more love?
Nominate your favorite under-appreciated name for more universal love, whether it’s a forgotten name from the past or an undiscovered international or modern choice.
Tue Jan 14 2014
Love the name, hate the nickname? Or vice versa….
Love Eleanor, hate Ellie? Or maybe it’s the nickname you love, like Ned, and the long form you can’t abide. Tell us your experience with this kind of love-hate experience, and which names inspire this emotional divide.
Tue Jan 07 2014
Love the name, love the person?
Does a wonderful name make you more open to liking its bearer? Or do great names often fail to connect with great people?