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Feb 28, 2017

The Virtues of a Virtue Name

Is there pressure on a girl named Faith to be particularly faithful? Grace to be graceful, Prudence to be prudent? Here’s one such bearer’s take on the subject.

Feb 27, 2017

Not Your Mother’s Baby Names

It’s a generational thing–here are more than 100 of today’s names that might baffle your mom.

Feb 22, 2017

Why I Named my Son Jayne

Yesterday, a girl named Jay, today a boy named Jayne–two complementary approaches to gender equality in names.

Feb 21, 2017

Rule-Breaking Baby Names

You might be slightly surprised by the Name Sage’s advice this week. What do you think of Julia’s choice of Jay for a girl??

Feb 20, 2017

8 Things About Twins You May Not Know

Here are some interesting facts about twofers that you probably didn’t know–courtesy of our friends at Brit &Co.

Feb 19, 2017

Boy Names: Meaningful Minis

They’re short and they’re substantive–these nine names are totally on trend for boys.

Feb 14, 2017

Boy Baby Names: Gone to the Dogs?

Baby and dog names are almost interchangeable these days. This writer is wondering if Murphy is too canine for her son. Tell us what you think on the poll.

Feb 12, 2017

Who Knew Victor Hugo was a Name Nerd?

In her Names from Books series this month, Clare Bristow turns to Victor Hugo and the rich casts of characters in such works as ‘Les Miserables’ and ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ –and reveals a certifiable 19th century name nerd.

Feb 6, 2017

February Baby Names to Inspire You

By Meagan Burke February baby names relate to a wide range of inspiring namesakes. The second and shortest month of the calendar year, February gets its name from the Latin term februum, meaning purification. February is often associated with love and there are a plethora of names to love with ties to this month. Let’s […]

Feb 5, 2017

Changing Baby’s Name

It happens. Sometimes you have second thoughts about the name you chose. Here are nine ways to handle it.

Feb 2, 2017

Black Hero Names

For Black History Month, we look at the names of some of this year’s awards nominees and winners who are making black history right now.