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Feb 8, 2024
Dutch baby names are a small but mighty subset of international baby names. The most popular Dutch name in the US is Skylar, a variation of the surname Schuyler. Rhett, which derived from the Dutch surname de Raedt, and Van, a Dutch preposition, also rank in the US Top 1000. Dutch social insurance bank SVB.
Jan 29, 2024
Aquarius namers are analytical, values-driven, and modern. They are drawn to unique names that defy current conventions. Read all about Aquarius namers here.
Jan 25, 2024
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.
Jan 23, 2024
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.
Jan 16, 2024
You wouldn't have guessed that these trendy names with contemporary sounds have been around for centuries (in some cases, millennia).
Jan 14, 2024
Names that mean red were the prime requirement for my baby name search. Here are some options for boys, girls, and both.
Jan 10, 2024
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.
Jan 9, 2024
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.
Jan 2, 2024
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.
Dec 30, 2023
Take our quiz to discover your 2023 name, then read about the names that defined the year.
Dec 26, 2023
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.
Dec 19, 2023
Is there anything Taylor Swift can't do? Actually, yes: popularize this baby name.
Dec 14, 2023
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.
Dec 13, 2023
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.
Dec 12, 2023
The newest additions to the Nameberry database range from international names, nature names, virtue names, and recent celebrity and pop culture choices.
Dec 10, 2023
Looking for a stylish surname that's not too popular? Here are some ideas with interesting and unexpected origins.
Dec 5, 2023
A flurry of ice-cool names evocative of Arctic nature, weather and places.
Dec 4, 2023
You read them, we rank them. Take a peek at the hottest names with parents-to-be right now, led by Luxury (really?) and Royal.
Dec 3, 2023
Wonderful rare nature names for a Christmas baby, from trees like Cedar and Cypress to the fragrant Lavender and Sage.
Nov 29, 2023
The Nameberry editorial team shares their predictions for fast-rising baby names of 2024 — including nature names, pop-culture-inspired choices, gender-neutral names, and some truly surprising picks.
Nov 28, 2023
Sagittarius namers are curious, brave, and nonconformist. They push the limits of baby naming with bold, unconventional choices. Read all about Sagittarius namers here.
Nov 27, 2023
Goddess names balance power and feminity — with a splash of whimsy and spirituality.
Nov 26, 2023
Sure, baby naming is fun in the abstract, but when it becomes real, some parents-to-be are left stressed and overwhelmed. How can you make the process enjoyable again? We have seven tips for how to have more fun naming your baby.
Nov 25, 2023
A deep dive into the explosion of names rhyming with Aidan in the 21st century.
Nov 16, 2023
Thanksgiving means family and family names. Here's our ultimate guide to choosing the newest, most creative names with family meaning.