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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.

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?