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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.
Sun Nov 22 2009
These Names are Made for Walkin’
Walker, Sojourner, Flannery: Names that stroll the open road. Wait a minute, Flannery?
Wed Nov 18 2009
The Lost Names of 1880
From the baby name archives, hundreds of eccentric choices we’ve all forgotten ever existed.
Tue Nov 17 2009
Stage Names: Would You Change Your Name for Fame?
Would Judy Garland sing as sweetly if her name were still Frances Ethel Gumm? Guest blogger Jill Barnett looks at famous stage names, and the ones we imagine for ourselves.
Mon Nov 02 2009
Hot Baby Names: Max in the Spotlight
Max is one of the hottest baby names. Here's why.
Mon Oct 26 2009
Goodbye Girls’ (Names)
Guest blogger Deb Levy doesn’t miss having daughters. But she is sorry she won’t get to use the wonderful girls’ names she picked out.
Sun Oct 25 2009
Unique Baby Names
More and more parents are looking for unusual baby names these days. But can choosing one help or hurt your child?
Tue Oct 13 2009
Boys’ Names for Girls: A Key To Success?
Girls with masculine names grow up to make more money and get better promotions, says a new study.
Sat Oct 10 2009
Happy Birthday to Nameberry!
As nameberry turns one, an inside look at our visitors (a million!), where they’re from (everywhere but Chad), and what they’re looking for. Anyone seen a sexy Norse name around here?
Wed Oct 07 2009
Exotic Lite: Boys’ Edition
Looking at boys’ names that have an international flavor, but are accessible enough to fit right into English-speaking cultures.
Tue Oct 06 2009
Family Names: All-of-a-kind baby naming
Everyone in the family’s names started with the letter D, which was a very bad thing. Or was it?