Articles by Sophie Kihm

Sophie Kihm has been writing for Nameberry since 2015. She has contributed stories on the top 2020s names, Gen Z names, and cottagecore baby names. Sophie is Nameberry’s resident Name Guru to the Stars, where she suggests names for celebrity babies. She also manages the Nameberry Instagram and Pinterest.

Sophie Kihm's articles on names have run on People, Today, The Huffington Post, and more. She has been quoted as a name expert by The Washington Post, People, The Huffington Post, and more. You can follow her personally on Instagram or Pinterest, or contact her at sophie@nameberry.com. Sophie lives in Chicago.

Tue Jul 01 2025

July Names Turn up the Heat

July baby names are some of the hottest around, relating to all things summer and sunshine, as well as notable events, figures, and holidays in July.

Fri Jun 20 2025

Cancer Baby Names Make a Splash

Cancer baby names reference the summer season, the moon, and water. Consider one of these lovable names for your sweet and sensitive Cancer child.

Wed May 21 2025

Are These the Best Baby Names Ever?

The best names ever? We think so. These names are cool enough to be beloved by the Berries, but rare enough that they haven't been discovered by most of the United States.

Tue May 20 2025

Gemini Baby Names Shine Bright

Gemini baby names have a brilliance about them and much like people born under the sign of the twins, names for Gemini babies are smart and sparkling.

Mon May 19 2025

Top Names in Each State Revealed!

The most popular baby names by state for 2024 — see how they compare to Liam and Olivia, the most popular names nationally.

Thu May 15 2025

Pop Culture Influences Rising Baby Names

In a year where we consumed more media than ever before, pop-culture inspired names ruled for baby girls and boys.

Fri May 09 2025

Top Baby Names 2024 Revealed!

The top baby names of 2024 are here! See the new Top 10 names for girls and boys, along with the fastest-rising and fastest-falling names of the year.

Thu May 08 2025

Papal Names: A Modern Name for a Modern Pope

Of the 80 names that have been chosen by Popes, here are our picks for a modern baby.

Wed Apr 30 2025

250+ Best Gender-Neutral Names A-Z

Gender-neutral names are more stylish than ever — but what are the best unisex names for babies today? Read on for our expertly curated list of the best gender-neutral baby names from A-Z, featuring names in a broad range of styles, origins, and popularity levels.

Mon Apr 21 2025

Cool Girl Names: Charmed Circles

Cool girl names that become popular tend to form clusters with similar sounds or meanings. Here are some of the coolest charmed circles of girl names now.