Baby Names

Double-barrel names are on the rise! We crunched the numbers and found the most popular double-barrel names for girls and boys in the US and UK. See how the countries compare and discover uniquely-used names in each.

February baby names are a collection filled with romantic Valentine-inspired options, historic namesake names, and names connected to February symbolism.

Aquarius namers are analytical, values-driven, and modern. They are drawn to unique names that defy current conventions. Read all about Aquarius namers here.

Every Tom, Dick, and Harry doesn't mean what it used to. We have the scoop on the names that are going extinct, from those currently endangered to the ones that have already vanished (hint: Gary, Karen, and Nigel are not among them!)

In case you've dismissed a name because it was super popular, this convincing argument by Appellation Mountain's Abby Sandel might change your mind.

Hipster baby names are unusual, trend-defying choices that get style points for just how quirky or out of style they are. In 2024, we're ushering in a new generation of names that qualify.

Aquarius names connect to air and water, intelligence and individualism, and notable Aquarians from history. Consult our guide to Aquarius baby names if you're expecting a little water bearer of your own!

Among the 100 best cool undiscovered boy names are several of our all-time favorites: Barnaby and Inigo, Fielder and Lorcan, Humphrey and Thackery. Get inspired here.

You wouldn't have guessed that these trendy names with contemporary sounds have been around for centuries (in some cases, millennia).

Names that mean red were the prime requirement for my baby name search. Here are some options for boys, girls, and both.

Celebrity dog names are just as weird — maybe even weirder — than celebrity baby names. Find out who calls their pooch Boujee and which celebrity pup goes by Porky Basquiat in this round-up of the wildest, wackiest celebrity dog names.

What are the weirdest names ever? We look at the one-hit wonders of the US Top 1000 to find the strangest baby names parents ever gave their children. From 1880 to the '90s, the popularity charts prove that babies have received many weird names over the decades.

We crunched the numbers to find each state's quirky favorite baby name. Find out which state is into Jacaerys and which state prefers Jupiter in our exclusive analysis of the unique favorite names in each state.

Sister names should be coordinated in style — sometimes sound or theme — but not be confusingly close. We take a look at popular and unique sister name combinations, as well as our favorite celebrity examples.

Baby name trends for 2024 reflect parents' values, aesthetics, and identities, coinciding with a society-wide shift in parenting. Discover 10 of our top trend forecasts for the year ahead.

January baby names relate to the New Year, winter season, and symbols of the month. From popular names to the most unique, view our guide to naming January babies.

Take our quiz to discover your 2023 name, then read about the names that defined the year.

Capricorn namers are determined, practical, and high-achievers. They are drawn to stately and stoic names that command respect. Read all about Capricorn namers here.

Some extraordinarily interesting names for your Capricorn baby.

Is there anything Taylor Swift can't do? Actually, yes: popularize this baby name.

The celebrity baby name trends of 2023 offer a glimpse of future name trends across America. See what was hot with the stars this year and what we can expect to see at the top of the popularity charts in years to come.

New parents — those who haven't spent much time around today's babies — may not be up on today's trending boy names. Take a look at some of the most unexpectedly trendy boy names in the US right now.

If you're a first-time parent, today's trending girl names may surprise you. Take a look at some of the most unexpectedly trendy girl names in the US right now.

The newest additions to the Nameberry database range from international names, nature names, virtue names, and recent celebrity and pop culture choices.

Looking for a stylish surname that's not too popular? Here are some ideas with interesting and unexpected origins.