Dec 30, 2010
Nameberry Picks: Best Cowboy Names
A posse of possible cowboy names rides into nameberry today.
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Dec 21, 2010
Most Popular Names 2010: Henry edges out Finn for Number 1 boy name
Nameberry’s Top 100 boys’ names for 2010 ranks such names as Jasper, Milo, and Atticus far above such popular American boys as Jacob and Jayden.
Nov 3, 2010
How About Harvey? What About Walter?
Some boys’ names that were once thought of as ‘so-far-out-they’ll-always-be-out’ are suddenly up for reconsideration.
Oct 24, 2010
Boys’ Names: The Happy Ending
What do Thomas, Tobias, and Octavius have in common? That’s right, they all end in s — which can be a winning formula for boys’ names.
Oct 21, 2010
Midcentury Nickname Names: Buster and Buddy are back
The sudden reemergence of Buster and Buddy, Sonny and Junior.
Oct 12, 2010
Boys’ Names Ins and Outs
Yesterday we took a look at the girls’ names moving in and out of fashion and now we turn our attention to their brothers. And here we find a somewhat different picture. Overall, it confirms the fact that there is much greater consistency on the boys’ side of the fence, with a huge proportion of the […]
Oct 4, 2010
Boys’ Names 2010: Most Popular So Far
There’s a new Number One for boys, as nameberry tracks its most popular boys’ names for the first three-quarters of the year. Tristan and Atticus are moving up, Ryan and Mason heading down, and surprises abound.
Sep 28, 2010
Boys’ Names: Unusual, Stylish Picks
Want a name for your baby boy that’s new, stylish, and unusual? No, that’s not too much to ask. Here are dozens of choices.
Sep 17, 2010
Antiquarian Names: Colonial craftsmen names
A hand-crafted list of Early American craftsmen’s first names — Hercules, Marinus, Reverdy, anyone?
Sep 1, 2010
Occupation Names: A Labor Day Salute
Some surprising origins of occupational names–check out Hollister!
Aug 27, 2010
Vintage Boy Names: How To Find A Cool Old Name
A look at the boy names widely used a hundred years ago but not so much anymore, from Dudley to Dock, Lafayette to, gulp, Lacy and Lavern. Yes, Lavern.
Aug 18, 2010
Classic baby names: Peter, Paul or Mary?
Which of the faded standards is ready for a comeback?
Jul 30, 2010
Top Boys’ Names: One Mom Puts Her Picks To The Test
Guest blogger Teresa Strasser asked everyone she knew, including us, what they thought of her top boys’ names. Here are the hilarious uncut opinions.
Jul 29, 2010
Willy Wonka & Severus Snape: Alliteration in kids’ book names
They snap, crackle, and pop—which is one reason why alliterative names are so widely used for the characters in children’s stories.
Jul 20, 2010
RIP, Ben: A Mom Mourns Her Once-Favorite Name
It’s hard letting go of a name you once loved. But sometimes, says guest blogger Laura Dunphy, it leaves you no choice.
Jul 19, 2010
Baby Jock Names: 25 surprising sports star choices
Some intriguing athlete names from Aurealius to Early to Zebulon
Jul 16, 2010
John Today, Gianni Tomorrow
With longtime favorite John fading away, what new variations will take its place?
Jul 9, 2010
Baby Names 2010: Top 100 For Boys
What’s next in baby names? These are the Top 100 most-searched boys’ names on nameberry for the first half of 2010.
Jun 15, 2010
Question of the Week: Are girls namenapping too many boys’ names?
Would you name your daughter Dexter?
Jun 14, 2010
World Cup Names: Soccer superstar baby names
Intriguing world class soccer names from Tranquillo to Socrates to Surprise
May 3, 2010
New Top Names List: Share Your Predictions!
So how is the new Social Security list going to shape up?
Apr 5, 2010
Popular Baby Names 2010: Top 100 Boys’ Names So Far
Nameberry’s most popular boys’ names so far this year include a host of surprising choices, from Milo to Declan to Rufus. Yes, Rufus.
Mar 31, 2010
Baby Boy Names: Tough, Tender, Traditional, Trendy?
Boys’ names, they are a-changing. Tell us what you think about what names say about the new masculinity.
Feb 15, 2010
President’s Day Names: All the Presidents’ children
Presidential baby names from Martha to Malia