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Oct 5, 2016
By Linda Rosenkrantz The September baby names in this month’s Babyberry report includes one of the most original middle names we’ve seen: Violet WHIMSEY. The girls’ names are running long, in the sense that there is a preponderance of three and four-syllable choices. Again, lots of floral appellations and an accent on J and V-starting […]
Oct 4, 2016
Coralie? Cordelia? Ophelia? What would be the perfect name for Luella’s sister? The Name Sage offers her sage advice.
Oct 4, 2016
Our friends at Brit+Co have discovered some wonderful board books for babes, which incidentally introduce them to Andy Warhol, Jane Austen and Keith Haring, as well as PAris, Star Wars–and the alphabet.
Oct 3, 2016
Looking for namesake for your October babe? Some great hero names this month–Macy and Minnie, Charlotte and Carson
Oct 2, 2016
Some of Abby’s ideas of girls names that will really take off. Some surprises, too, like Zuri and Ruth.
Oct 2, 2016
When did you last see Chuck or Dick or Johnny on a birth certificate? Nick Turner charts the downward course of several vintage nickname names–including his own.
Sep 29, 2016
Compare your predictions with Sophie’s for new babies of Armie Hammer, Kelsey Grammer, Natalie Portman, Marion Cotillard and others due soon.
Sep 28, 2016
Middle names have become the ‘anything goes’ spot. If you’re looking for a single-syllable one, this long list is a great place to start looking.
Sep 27, 2016
Writer Rachel Lyon presents a concise history of the stories behind some of the most notable pen names in literary history, including Mark Twain, George Eliot and Joseph Conrad. What would you choose for
Sep 27, 2016
The Name Sage addresses the popularity puzzle, explaining how popular names aren’t as popular as you may think. Take the poll!
Sep 22, 2016
Joyce and Jonathan, Barb and Nancy–can this cool series bring those dated names back? Stranger Things have happened!
Sep 21, 2016
The loving element ‘Am’ has become a trending first syllable for girls, led by Amelia and Amelie.
Sep 20, 2016
The Name Sage offers suggestions to this mom seeking a unique name for Arliss’s sib–but there are lots of limitations.
Sep 18, 2016
Guest blogger Gay Cioffi shares what it was like growing up with the name Gay, and how it changed over time.
Sep 18, 2016
Abby offers nine ingenious ways for your to name your baby after yourself or a loved one, aside from the obvious Junior.
Sep 15, 2016
Here are the Nameberry Picks of the most promising of the girls’ and boys’ names that increased by at least 100 points in the past year, from Achilles to Zelda.
Sep 14, 2016
The baby name world has moved far beyond Jennifer and Jason. Here, what every first-time parent needs to know about choosing the perfect bayb name today.
Sep 14, 2016
Not quite French and not quite Spanish, these are the unique names from the Basque country.
Sep 13, 2016
How NOT to name the baby! Here are the most common mistakes baby namers make and how to avoid them.
Sep 12, 2016
The usual mix of unusual and more classic names, from Clara Elizabeth to Laddie Buster, Mary Louise Diana to Iggy Ajax.
Sep 11, 2016
Ever wonder how novelists go about naming their characters? Guest blogger Ellen Smith shares her technique of breaking it down into three easy steps.
Sep 11, 2016
Sometimes despite the thought and loving care parents put into the name choice, it just isn’t the right fit. Here is Abby’s story.
Sep 8, 2016
Some fascinating examples of how some female movie stars have briefly propelled their names onto the popularity lists, from Debra to Piper to Nastassia.
Sep 7, 2016
Naming inspiration this month from the worlds of Civil Rights history, politics, sports, and journalism.
Sep 6, 2016
Here, the Name Sage encounters a name that she just can’t recommend, though she does offer more suitable suggestions. What names do you think have associations that make them unusable?