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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.
Mon Mar 22 2010
Here’s A New Way to Honor Grandpa
Names that end in -son are stylish for baby boys — and for daughters, too.
Thu Mar 18 2010
Changing Your Name: What would you choose?
If you could choose a new name, what would it be? And why? Tell all.
Sun Mar 14 2010
Unusual Baby Names: Why They’re Really On The Rise
What caused the jump in unusual and unique baby names?
Mon Mar 01 2010
Good Names…. with bad, bad associations
What if you love the name, but can’t stand the memory of someone who carried it? Then it’s a reluctant bye-bye to an otherwise wonderful choice.
Tue Feb 23 2010
British Names: Prime Minister Baby Names
British names are famously eccentric, and that includes the names of the children of three centuries of Prime Ministers, says our guest blogger.
Wed Feb 17 2010
Olympic Names: Gold Medal Choices
The Olympic games never get boring for name nerds: There are always those athletes’ names to judge.
Tue Feb 09 2010
Romantic Names for Girls
For Valentine’s Week, here’s a collection of elaborately feminine names for a modern generation of little girls.
Wed Feb 03 2010
Teens Who Love Names (and how they explain it to Mom)
Our teenage guest blogger tells us where she developed her fascination with names, and how she reassures her Mom that, no, she’s not planning on naming a baby anytime soon.
Tue Feb 02 2010
Tweak That Name!!
Have you found a good name, except you wish it were just a little better? Then play tweak that name.
Thu Jan 28 2010
Undiscovered Baby Names: What New Names Have You Heard Lately?
Found any undiscovered baby names recently? So, believe it or now, have we! Let’s share.