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.

Tue Aug 11 2015

Name Sage: A Sister for Rex

The Name Sage explores the various options in the search for Rex’s sister’s name
Tue Aug 11 2015

The Trendiest Dog Names

Thinking of using Hudson or Finn, Ivy or Aurora? Your baby might just find a canine cousin living next door.
Mon Aug 10 2015

The Latest Starbaby Names

The latest names in the celebrisphere–girls named Sloane, Song and Sunday, boys called Casper and Catcher.
Sun Aug 09 2015

A Different Kind of College Ranking

Rah, rah, rah, for the most popular collegiate baby names!
Sun Aug 09 2015

Baby Names From Ordinary to Out-There

Emma is Number 1 world-wide, but many parents are after something far more rare
Thu Aug 06 2015

Names from Current Kids’ TV Shows

Could watching TV with your toddler inspire the new baby’s name?
Wed Aug 05 2015

Notable Namesakes for August

Looking for some inspiration for your August baby? Here are some notable namesakes, from feminists to fashionistas.
Tue Aug 04 2015

Best Botanical Baby Names

Adelia, Cassia, Zinnia–some of the lovely choices found among the scientific botanical names.
Tue Aug 04 2015

Name Sage: A Brother for Jacoby Eugene

There are lots of restrictions when choosing a name for Jacoby’s baby brother, but the Name Sage manages to successfully work around them.
Mon Aug 03 2015

Babyberry Announcements for July

An A to Z report on the baby name announcements made by Berries in July.
Sun Aug 02 2015

The Age of Bold Middle Names

Bold middle names have replaced the old colorless connectives. Think Swift, Sage and Snow.
Sun Aug 02 2015

A Host of TV Baby Names

Many TV hosts have classic names, but there are a few others with less common ones.
Thu Jul 30 2015

Starbaby Inspirations and Variations

Try inspiration rather than imitation when considering high-profile starbaby names.
Wed Jul 29 2015

Baby Name Etta-quette

A look at etta-ending names which just might be moving in on the ellas. What do you think?
Tue Jul 28 2015

Nerdy Namesakes: Brilliant Biologists

From Darwin to Huxley to Watson, some interesting options from the field of biology.
Tue Jul 28 2015

Name Sage: If Not Riley, What?

The Name Sage offers her suggestions for an all-boy substitute for the name Riley. Do youu have any others?
Mon Jul 27 2015

What Are Your Guilty Pleasure Names?

True confession time–we want to know your guilty pleasure names–we promise not to tell.
Sun Jul 26 2015

6 Baby Name Pitfalls

Advice from the twitterati on possible name problems down the road.
Nine Baby Name Journeys
Sun Jul 26 2015

Nine Baby Name Journeys

Abby Sandel relates nine unique journeys towards finding the right name.
Thu Jul 23 2015

10 Marvelous Muppet Names

Some Muppet names that sound a lot more human and wearable than Fozzie and Gonzo!
Wed Jul 22 2015

People Names for Dogs

As we think of our dogs more as our children, we give them names fit for babies.
Tue Jul 21 2015

Great Alternatives to the Top Boy Names

Substituting the unusual for the most popular boys names–Lysander for Alexander? What are your suggestions?
Tue Jul 21 2015

Name Sage: A Sister for Rex and Leo

The Name Sage finds some great options for the little sister of Rex and Leo. Which would you choose?
Mon Jul 20 2015

Name Your Fantasy Triplets!

A multiples challenge: name your ideal triplets–of any gender.
Sun Jul 19 2015

Great Alternatives to the Top Girl Names

Love Emma or Sophia but want something more unusual? The Art of Naming can help.