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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 Nov 20 2013
The Newest Names on Nameberry
Our 16 newest names include word names and nicknames, international imports and mythological revivals. How many have you heard before?
Tue Nov 19 2013
Just one more baby (name)
Wherever you are in your family planning, we want you to imagine that you’re going to have just one (more) baby.. What name would you choose, and why?
Tue Nov 12 2013
Nominate your favorite and win!
We’ve got a great new feature on Nameberry, which suggests other names you might like based on the ratings of your fellow berries. Nominate your favorite name set for a chance to win one of our gorgeous botanical prints.
Mon Nov 11 2013
Nickname Names for Boys
Why name a baby Jacob if you only want to call him Jake? An increasing number of parents are asking just that, and putting nickname names on the birth certificate for their sons.
Thu Nov 07 2013
Unusual Girls’ Names: 100 excellent choices
Looking for a girls’ name that’s cool, unusual….and wonderful? Then have we got a list for you: 100 excellent choices each given to only ten (or fewer) baby girls last year.
Tue Nov 05 2013
What are you favorite unusable names?
Siobhan is too hard to pronounce and Aristotle too much to live up to, Icarus would be called Icky and Lucifer is just the devil. What names do you love that can never be used?
Tue Oct 29 2013
Baby Name Influencers: What name did someone else make you love?
Your friend…..or maybe a fellow berry — says she loves a name, and suddenly you start to love it too. What name did someone else make you love, who made you love it, and why?
Thu Oct 24 2013
Unpopular Names: Which ugly ducklings grow up to be swans?
Historically, the least popular names in the U.S. include Arabella and Miley, Jason and Sebastian down at the bottom of the barrel with Spurgeon and Icy. Which of today’s ugly ducklings will become tomorrow’s swans?
Tue Oct 22 2013
How has your name influenced your life?
If you’re reading this blog, you probably think that names are pretty influential and important. But how has that played out with your own name, in your own life?
Mon Oct 21 2013
Baby Girl Names: Short and sweet
After a generation of long, elaborate, ultra-feminine names, we’re starting to see more baby girl names that are short and sweet. Whether you’re trying to balance a longer last name or looking for a middle name choice, these slim girls’ names might appeal.