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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.
Thu Jan 15 2009
Girly Baby Names
It’s almost revolutionary to choose a girly-girl name but raise your daughter to define femininity her own way: To wear tutus and play lacrosse, to be great in math and grow her hair to her waist.
Sun Jan 04 2009
How Important Are Family Names?
Would you name your baby after Grandpa Floyd, or do you take a more liberal view of how to use family names?
Fri Dec 12 2008
How To Find An Antique Gem
Some of the quirkier antique names — Olive, Rufus, Hazel, Edwin — have already been resuscitated by hipster parents. But what are the less obvious old-school gems worthy of a fresh look?
Tue Dec 09 2008
2008 Names of the Year
What are the most significant names of this year, symbolizing how far we’ve come and where we’re heading next? Here are our top ten picks for the 2008 Names of the Year.
Wed Nov 05 2008
Barack: Name of the Future
New President Barack Obama points America to a future where the baby names, along with everything else, are a’ changing.
Tue Nov 04 2008
Presidential Names for Babies
If you want to give your child a name to live up to, consider the Presidential category.
Sat Nov 01 2008
Introducing the First Nameberry Baby!
A warm welcome to Vera Adelaide, the first baby to be named with the help of the nameberry community.
Fri Oct 31 2008
Vampire Baby Names
Play the Halloween-themed name game: Name That Vampire Family (and Baby)
Tue Oct 28 2008
Should You Give a Girl a Boy’s Name?
If a name like Murray isn’t “good enough” for a boy, how can it be good enough for a girl? Join the debate.