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Jun 3, 2022
10 German Girls Names To Consider
German names are often overlooked as a source of inspiration, but here are ten girl names we think you'll love. They're either starting to get popular outside Germany, or could do very soon.
Jun 1, 2022
How I Named My Baby: Yani Rose
Desiree and Eduardo put a modern spin on their mothers' names for their daughter's name, Yani Rose. It's a perfect blend of her Puerto Rican and Mexican heritage — carrying on the stories of her ancestors.
May 18, 2022
How I Named My Baby: Aden Parker
Artists Maxi and Austin wanted something a little different when looking for a name for their son. They ultimately decided on an uncommon spelling of a common name: Aden. For these aesthetes, the visual change gave Aden a new and unique style.
May 6, 2022
Top Baby Names 2021 Announced!
The most popular baby names of 2021 are here! See how the top choices stack up, and the names that have risen and fallen the fastest.
May 4, 2022
How I Named My Baby: Kinsley Arin
Jasmine and Kevin combined two family traditions with their daughter's name — Kinsley Arin Wiggins. Her KAW initials are passed down from her father, and Arin is based on a family name from Jasmine's side. We talk to Jasmine and Kevin about Kinsley's name story.
Apr 20, 2022
How I Named My Baby: Lark Berens Hall
Chef and author Abra Berens and musician Erik Hall set up benchmarks for success in baby naming. They wanted a rare name, something androgynous, and ideally related to nature. Inspiration struck, and they landed on the perfect name for their son: Lark. Abra shares his name story with us.
Apr 6, 2022
How I Named My Baby: Salem Tate
Allison and Jacob honor loved ones through each of their children's names, but their top girl name, Salem, had no family connections. Until a fateful birthday, that is. We spoke to Allison about Salem's name story.
Mar 23, 2022
How I Named My Baby: Quest Aiko
Kris and Noah Romero choose meaningful names for their children that reflect their family's values and love of hip hop. When they found out they were expecting their fifth child, it was clear his or her name would be Quest. We talk to Noah and Kris about their daughter's name story.
Mar 16, 2022
The New Hipster Baby Names
There's a new wave of hipster baby names coming into style. We analyze the trends and give you 100+ new hipster baby names that are on the cutting edge of cool.
Mar 10, 2022
Weird Celebrity Baby Names
What are the weirdest celebrity baby names? The list is led by Grimes and Elon Musk's son X Æ A-XII and new daughter Exa Dark Sideræl, "Y." We take a look at all of the contenders in weird celebrity baby names.
Mar 9, 2022
How I Named My Babies: Elise Caroline, Jude Joseph, & Lillian Laine
When they found out they were expecting triplets, Jennifer and Jason Edgar were up to the challenge of naming three babies at once. They ultimately landed on Elise Caroline, Jude Joseph, and Lillian Laine, with each baby having an honor name. Jennifer shares the triplets' name story with us.
Mar 2, 2022
Gorgeous Girl Names Starting with E
A cornucopia of E names for girls that go way beyond Emily and Emma.
Feb 23, 2022
How I Named My Baby: Cyrus Canyon
Lauren and Amir chose the perfect name for their daughter, Jasper Julietta. How could they follow it up, especially when great boy names are so hard to come by? A nod to Dad's Persian heritage and their new hometown in Arizona led to the ideal name for their son: Cyrus Canyon. Lauren shares Cyrus's name story with us.
Feb 15, 2022
Snow Snow Snow Names for Babies
If you’re expecting a baby during this snowy winter – or are just thinking you might put those snow days to good use in trying for one – you might find baby naming inspiration in one of these snow-themed choices.
Feb 9, 2022
How I Named My Baby: Osric Theo Peregine
After three girls, Anna and Ian knew their first — and only — son's name had to be special. They named him Osric Theo Peregrine, a name with ties to history, heritage, and hobbies. Anna gave us all the details when we spoke about Osric's name story.
Jan 26, 2022
How I Named My Baby: Olive Rebecca
For North Dakota couple Anna and Mitchell, naming their second daughter was a breeze. They decided on Olive Rebecca — two family names — before they were even pregnant, and kept it secret from the honorees. But what happened when their older daughter, Mara spilled the beans? We talk to Anna about Olive's name story.
Jan 24, 2022
Pen Names and How They Can Kill You
As I start sending out my novel to literary agents, I’m frustrated by having to submit an author name. I have been through so many iterations of my name that I hardly know who I am anymore.
Jan 19, 2022
Should I Change My Toddler's Name?
Kelsey's daughter Rylee coincidentally shares a first and last name with a distant cousin, one year older, who happens to live in the same small town. Should she change Rylee's name to Remi, the runner-up? She might prefer Remi anyway... The Name Guru weighs in.
Jan 13, 2022
Unique Names We're Obsessed With
Baby name inspiration can come from anywhere. Our editor reveals her favorite unique names she's come across lately that could be your next obsession.
Jan 12, 2022
How I Named My Baby: True Luck
Chelle and Chris knew they wanted a word name for their third son, but went into his birth with 1000 names they didn't like very much — hardly a shortlist! After a lucky birth en caul, his name soon became clear — True Luck. Chelle tells us more about True's name story.
Jan 4, 2022
Extinct Names That Are Never Ever Coming Back
These extinct names from 1920 made us cringe and laugh (and cringe again). We are glad to say that these names are long gone — and never coming back!
Dec 29, 2021
Quiz: What's Your 2021 Name?
What's your 2021 name? Take our quiz to find out, and read about the names that defined 2021.
Dec 28, 2021
Baby Names Yearbook 2021
2021 may have been the second worst year in recent memory, but its baby names herald a brighter future.
Dec 22, 2021
How I Named My Baby: John Aidan
Young man with a common name (John) marries young woman with an uncommon name (Beau). She wants to give the children original, uncommon names. He wants conventional names that will fit in on the playground. She thinks that's boring. He won't budge. After 21 years of marriage and name compromises, she names the baby John, in honor of the love of her life, but doesn't know what she is actually going to call him.