May 11, 2015
25 Stylish-yet-Unusual Boys’ Names
Fresh 2-syllable, n-ending boys name ideas beyond Mason and Ethan.
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Apr 30, 2015
The ABCs of Boys’ Names
Interesting boy name news, info and trivia for every single letter of the alphabet!
Apr 28, 2015
Seeking a Science-Inspired Name
Liz writes: I’m a math teacher and science lover, my husband is a history teacher and literary enthusiast. We are expecting our second son, and looking for something that can go with our first son’s name: Truman King, Tru for short. We’re hoping for a name with ties to science, history, or both. And, because […]
Apr 19, 2015
Rare Boys’ Names of the 1940s
Anna Otto continues her exploration of interesting rare names from the 1940s– this time looking at the boys– all from her unique Australian point of view.
Apr 12, 2015
Celebrity Baby Names for Boys
This week’s Nameberry 9 newsiest names are celebrity choices that are anything but weird–as in Reid, Randall, Theodore and Israel.
Apr 7, 2015
Ask the Name Sage: Is Peter a Problem?
The NameSage deals this week with the name Peter, and the general question of name-teasing these days.
Mar 23, 2015
Classic Boys’ Names: The Alexandrians from Alex to Xander
The classic Greek name Alexander has spawned countless international variations and nicknames, from Alex to Zander to Sasha.
Mar 1, 2015
1950s Boys’ Names: Where are they now?
Kara follows up her interesting 1950s girl name blog with a look at the boys’ side, comparing the popularity of top names then and now.
Feb 3, 2015
The PERfect Boy Name: PERcival and jasPer
More PERfect baby names from Brooke Cussans–this time seven for the boys with that PER syllable, including Cooper and Jasper.
Jan 28, 2015
The Super Bowl of Football Names
On the eve of the Super Bowl, Nick Turner presents his criteria for what elements make for the quintessential football player name.
Jan 27, 2015
Classic Boys’ Names: What’s your favorite?
Classic boys’ names range from the classic classics like William and James to time-honored yet trendy choices such as Noah and Sebastian. Which are your favorites?
Jan 18, 2015
The Brave New World of Boys’ Names: Zion, Dashiell, and Ocean
Abby Sandel's Nameberry 9 names in the news this week illustrate the bolder choices parents have begun making for their sons.
Jan 15, 2015
Kelly, Mackenzie, and Clare: Great reclaimed names for boys
The time has come for boys to reclaim some of the monikers namenapped by the girls. Abby Sandel’s looking at you, Kelly and Quinn!
Dec 18, 2014
Christmas Baby Names: Elf on the Shelf names
Nick Turner plays with Elf on the Shelf names and explores how they compare with those of humans–and pets.
Dec 17, 2014
Top 100 Boy Names of 2014
The boys’ names at the very top of the 2014 popularity count remain the same, but several newcomers are zooming up the list. Here, our Top 100 plus details on the movers and shakers.
Dec 14, 2014
Upscale Baby Names: The s-ending boys
Brooks, Banks, Briggs–these and other s-ending surname names sound just like they’re headed for Harvard, says Aimee Tafreshi in her guest blog.
Dec 10, 2014
Ancient Baby Names: Roman Emperors from Augustus to Trajan
The rise of the Roman Emperor names from Augustus to Constantine to Julian to Titus. Which could rule in the modern world?
Nov 30, 2014
He’s a Gem: Boys’ names Onyx, Jasper, and Jet
The girls have Ruby and Pearl and Opal…but what about the boys? Meagan has some strong gemstone suggestions.
Nov 16, 2014
Vintage Boys’ Names: 9 choices ready for a comeback
In Abby Sandel’s 9 Newsiest Names this week are Dad and Grandad names Stanley, Martin and Walter. Which of them could be comeback kids?
Nov 12, 2014
12 Unusual Literary Lads: Jabez, Japhy & Jolyon
We’ve scanned the library bookshelves for Part 2 of our unusual literary names blog and found a dozen intriguing off-the-grid boy’s names.
Nov 6, 2014
Two Chummy Names: Buddy and Sonny
The story of the old nicknames Buddy and Sonny–Anna Otto shows how these two generic nickname names from the past are popping up again.
Oct 20, 2014
Scottish Boys’ Names: Fresh choices beyond Keith and Kyle
If you’re one of the 9.2 million Americans with Scottish roots–or just find names from Scotland appealing–here are some interesting, somewhat off-the-grid, choices.
Oct 19, 2014
Boys’ Baby Names: 9 Ways to Name a Son
This time, Abby Sandel’s Nameberry 9 suggests nine different approaches to naming your baby boy, from the classic to the unconventional, highlighting celebrity examples of each.
Oct 5, 2014
Boy Names for Girls & New Names for Boys
It’s a whole new world out there for both girls’ and boys’ names, as reflected in Abby Sandel’s Nameberry 9 newsiest names of the week.
Sep 28, 2014
A Tale of Two Christopher Robins–or how I got my name
The story of how a real-life Christopher Robin got his name.