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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.
Fri Dec 09 2011
Celebrity Baby Names: The Best, The Worst, The Weirdest and The Wildest of 2011
Some stars this year mined new old-fashioned sources of inspiration, while others went wild with inventions of their own. Here, the Nameberry Awards for the best, the worst, the weirdest, and the wildest of them all.
Tue Dec 06 2011
Too trendy? Or just right….
What if you want to take an already-stylish and distinctive name and scooch it toward being….more distinctive? Here, some ideas for doing just that.
Tue Nov 29 2011
Boys’ Names: Regular Guy Names
Regular Guy Names like Dave or Bill can help a boy fit in, which can be a plus if he stands out in every other way. But can Regular Guy Names truly be modern? Our investigation.
Tue Nov 22 2011
Top 10 Names You’re Going To Have To Explain To Grandma
A lot of names today are going to feel unfamiliar, confusing, ridiculous, or downright stupid to Grandma. If you choose one of the following, you could have a lot of ‘splaining to do.
Tue Nov 08 2011
Classy, Cool British Names
Baby names popular with upper class Brits are a different crowd from those heard on U.S. gold coasts. Here's what's cool across the pond.
Thu Oct 27 2011
Happy 3rd Birthday to Nameberry!
A look at how far we’ve come in the past three years, what brings you all here, and who all those other berries are, anyway.
Tue Oct 18 2011
Baby Name Regrets: Got A Few?
We were quoted all over the world last week in a story that claimed 10 percent of parents regret their child’s name. Now we want you to tell us: Any baby name regrets? And if so, why?
Wed Oct 05 2011
Blond, Brunette, and Redhead Baby Names
Looking for a name for your little redhead? Or blond or dark-haired baby? One way to go: A name that fits your child’s looks.
Wed Sep 28 2011
Celebrity Baby Names: The hottest and the nottest
Celebrity babies can have even more influence on name trends and popularity than their famous parents. Here, why Harlow’s hot, Huckleberry’s not, and which celebrity baby names are catching on with the rest of us.
Tue Sep 27 2011
Popular Names: Nicknames Gone Wild
These dozen nicknames come with a warning label: rampant popularity ahead.