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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 Feb 04 2013

Baby Names That Are Too Much To Live Up To

Sure, baby names that carry positive images are desirable. But some names may prove impossible for a child to live up to.
Thu Jan 31 2013

Baby Names Meaning Bright

We’re craving light: Sunlight, daylight, and baby names that mean bright and light.
Wed Jan 30 2013

They Wrecked My Baby Name!

You loved the name. You always thought you’d use it for your child. Then someone, something, somehow ruined it for you…
Tue Jan 22 2013

Share Your Secret Baby Names!

What names are most parents not using….but should be? Help us discover your favorite hidden treasure names!
Mon Jan 21 2013

British Baby Names: Two Middle Names

The British practice of giving babies two (or more) middle names may be posh and snobby, but it's also a trend that name lovers all over the world are eager to embrace.
Wed Jan 16 2013

Your Biggest Name Crush

Longtime love or newfound passion, tell us about your biggest name crush.
Tue Jan 15 2013

Animal Names in Disguise

There’s a herd — or maybe a pack or a flock? — of names with secret animal meanings, sure to delight any child lucky enough to bear one.
Thu Jan 10 2013

The Lost Names of 1913

You might think that, a hundred years ago, all the names were conventional and normal. You would be wrong.
Tue Jan 08 2013

Names Your Mom Hates

Each generation reinvents baby names, which might mean you and your mom have very different ideas and tastes.
Sat Dec 29 2012

Nameberry’s Most Popular Features of 2012

Here are our most-read blogs, most-viewed lists, and most active forums of the year. How many have you seen, and which are your personal favorites?