Baby Names
Baby names are the overall focus of all the news and features on Nameberry. Our news stories cover the latest popular baby names, analysis of baby name trends, and news on baby girl names and baby boy names. We bring you all the news on baby names as it happens.
Mon Aug 07 2017
Nautical Baby Names: Smooth-sailing choices
An innovative list of nautical names for lovers of sailors and the sea–and everyone else.
Sun Aug 06 2017
Heroic Baby Names: Franklin, Eleanor, Omar and Odette
Heroic baby names from the era of World War II.
Wed Aug 02 2017
July Birth Announcements: Hawthorne, Hector and Wren
Some of the wonderful names chosen this month by the parents on Nameberry, from Anya St. Louis to Wren Adler.
Tue Aug 01 2017
Rule-Breaking Baby Names
Can this family break the rules they set for their first two boys? The Name Sage offers her advice.
Mon Jul 31 2017
70 Super Swedish Names You Should be Using
70 wonderful Swedish names for girls and boys that you should be using.
Tue Jul 25 2017
Celebrity Baby Names: What’s next?
Some high profile celebs are expecting babies–here are Sophie’s predictions for what they might name their kids. What do you think?
Thu Jul 20 2017
It’s Reigning Baby Names: Duke, Prince and Royalty
Have you noticed that maternity wards suddenly have become royal kingdoms filled with Kings, Princes, Dukes, Reigns and Reinas?
Tue Jul 18 2017
How to Hide a Problematic Name
Some strategies for using a problematic name you love but hiding it too.
Fri Jul 14 2017
25 Unusual Names Inspired by Celebrities
Twelve hot new celebs whose distinctive names could provide inspiration for your daughter’s name.
Tue Jul 11 2017
Sibling Names: Should They Share the Same Initial?
The Name Sage tackles the question: Does a sister for Amelia and Alexandra have to start with A?
Mon Jul 10 2017
Wonder Women Names: Strong names for girls
Any of these Wonder Women names would make a perfect choice for a strong little girl, via their meaning and/or their worthy namesakes.
Sun Jul 09 2017
Newest Babyberry Births: Olga, Olive and Kit
A varied array of babyberry births this month, from Anita Boheme and Arthur Thomas to Ekko and Nikao.
Tue Jul 04 2017
Tricky Last Names: What Goes with Lo?
When your last name limits your baby name choices, what to do? The Name Sage finds several ways to navigate the problem of finding a name for baby boy surnamed Lo.
Sun Jul 02 2017
American Baby Names
American baby names come from American place names, American hero names, and American invented names.
Thu Jun 29 2017
The Most Popular Baby Names Of 2017… So Far
The Most Popular Baby Names on Nameberry for the first half of 2017 show dramatic shifts in the boys’ standings, with a new name at Number 1.
Mon Jun 26 2017
Celebrity Baby Names: Pregnancy predictions
What will the next batch of starbabies be named? Sophie Kihm presents her well-informed predictions.
Sun Jun 25 2017
30 vintage boy names not to be laughed off your list
There are lots of vintage boys’ names yet to be rediscovered and here are 30 prime examples.
Sun Jun 18 2017
Heroes vs Villains in Baby Name Land
Could it be that baby namers are preferring villainous names to those of heroes?
Tue Jun 13 2017
Unusual Boy Names Starting with C and K: Seeking fresh ideas
Are you looking for a name starting with a particular letter? The Name Sage advises a family seeking a boy name starting with C or K.
Mon Jun 12 2017
What’s Your Favorite Name Era?
Which particular period of name history are you most drawn to?
Sun Jun 11 2017
The Great-Grandparents Baby Name Rule
A new way to look at the Hundred Year Rule–it’s more like the Great Grandparents Rule, says Nancy Man.
Tue Jun 06 2017
Dad’s Favorite Baby Name is Taken … by the Dog!
Can their dog’s name be shared by their new baby? The Name Sage offers some alternatives.
Mon Jun 05 2017
Baby Name Announcements in May: Mabel, Maris, Margo and Margot
A fabulous array of babyberry name announcements this month, from Evadne to Vera, Desmond to Truett!
Sun Jun 04 2017
Popular Baby Names: Inside the Top 100 of 2016
Name Nerds welcome! Kelli Brady digs deep into the popular names on the Social Security list and comes up with some interesting discoveries about their ups and downs.
Wed May 31 2017
Baby Name News of the Week
News of the baby name world this week, from celebrity to state names, name popularity and upcoming twin starbabies.