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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.
Sat Jun 04 2011
Nameberry Style: Living in Neon
This week, style columnist Elisabeth Wilborn looks on the bright side, bringing us the best in the new-vintage neon fashions for babies and kids.
Sat May 28 2011
Nameberry Style: Ahoy, Young Pirates!
Just in time for summer and the raft of new pirate movies, our style columnist hunts down the best of the sea-worthy babies’ and kids’ gear.
Tue May 10 2011
Modern Hero Names: Monroe Is Just The Beginning
When Mariah Carey named her newborn daughter Monroe, after Marilyn, she jumped on a trend that’s been building over the past few years, with outrageous choices from Jeter to Landry, Winslet to Palin.
Thu May 05 2011
Isabella and Jacob Still #1
Flash news! Isabella and Jacob held onto their spots at the top of the popularity list, according to 2010 statistics just released by the Social Security Administration. Sophia jumps up to Number 2, and Elvis has left the building.
Fri Apr 29 2011
Nameberry Style: Baby Needs A New Pair of Shoes
What will the stylish little shoe lover wear on her feet this summer? Here, kids’ sneaks and sandals that are better than barefoot.
Fri Apr 29 2011
Princess Names: Princesses by Marriage (Hi, Kate!)
When Catherine Middleton becomes a princess, her name will take its place on a roster of royal names of princesses by marriage. From Adelaide to Wibke, the baby namer might find inspiration here.
Sat Apr 23 2011
Nameberry Style: Good-Looking and Green
While at times beauty may need to take a back seat when it comes to saving the Earth, it doesn’t have to. Here are nine products for your baby that are green and good-looking too.
Thu Apr 14 2011
New Column! Nameberry Style
Now Nameberry’s not just about helping you find the perfectly stylish baby name. We’re here to help you find the perfect baby (and mama, daddy, and sibling) style in every other way. The Itsy Factor’s Elisabeth Wilborn launches her new column with everything bunny.
Thu Apr 14 2011
Unisex Baby Names: How To Achieve Baby Name Equality
Are unisex baby names truly created equal? Here, the statistical facts on which names are given to half boys and half girls and which others come close to gender parity. You may be surprised.
Thu Mar 24 2011
Family Names: Why They’re Most Important for Parentless Parents
For parents whose own mother and father have passed away, choosing a name that honors them and keeps their memory alive may take on a special significance.