Boy Names
News, features, and analysis on naming a baby boy today, including updates on name popularity, usage, and studies on boys' names around the world. Learn about all the baby boy names in the news.
Wed Dec 02 2009
Baby Names from Books: 20 Lost Literary Boys’ Names
Jabez, Japhy and Jem–some more overlooked names from the pages of literature.
Thu Nov 26 2009
Baby Name Thomas: A Salute to Poor Tom Turkey
Some kind words in honor of the name Thomas on Turkey Day
Sun Nov 15 2009
Word Names for Babies: What’s in a word?
Some parents are hitting the dictionary in their search for a novel name–for better and for worse. Take our poll on the word name trend.
Mon Nov 02 2009
Hot Baby Names: Max in the Spotlight
Max is one of the hottest baby names. Here's why.
Tue Oct 13 2009
Boys’ Names for Girls: A Key To Success?
Girls with masculine names grow up to make more money and get better promotions, says a new study.
Wed Oct 07 2009
Exotic Lite: Boys’ Edition
Looking at boys’ names that have an international flavor, but are accessible enough to fit right into English-speaking cultures.
Wed Oct 07 2009
Hooray for Henry: The quirky classic that manages to stay cool
What is it about Henry that makes it stand out from the other classic names?
Thu Sep 17 2009
Top English Boys’ Names
Jack heads the 2008 UK boys’ popularity list for the 13th straight year.
Wed Aug 26 2009
A Dozen Neglected Biblical Boys’ Names
Underused biblical boys’ names from Abijah to Zebedee.
Thu Aug 13 2009
Ooooops! Baby Name Mistakes
William was the name so nice she used it twice. How even a professional name-chooser sometimes doesn’t get it right.
Wed Aug 12 2009
Nameberry Faves II: The Boys’ Names Nameberryites Love Most
The classics make a surprisingly strong showing–and so do some quirkier choices.
Mon Jul 20 2009
Scottish Surnames: Beyond Campbell and Cameron
Some last-name-first names with a Scottish burr.
Mon Jul 06 2009
Naming Baby After an Old Boyfriend
Baby-naming Rule Number 1: Don’t name the baby after your old boyfriend. Ooops.
Mon Jun 22 2009
Beyond Ava & Aiden is Born
Welcome Ava & Aiden, daughter and son of Jennifer and Jason
Fri Jun 19 2009
Famous Dad Names: Noteworthy Names of Some Famous Fathers
Notable names of some notable people’s proud papas. HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
Tue Jun 02 2009
Bad Boy Names: Asking for Trouble?
Is naming your kid Vandal setting him up for a lifetime of trouble — or at least trouble-making?
Thu May 28 2009
Celebrity Baby Names: The Un-Weirdly-Named Starbaby Boys
Bucking the trend, lots of celebrities are going back to the classics when naming their baby boys.
Mon May 25 2009
Confessions of a Desperate Baby-Namer
Is name-napping really so wrong? Even if you’re desperate?
Fri May 22 2009
Memorial Day Names: Shiloh & Sheridan
Some historic Civil War-era names that could inspire baby namers of today.
Wed May 20 2009
The New Boys’ Names 3: Ethnic Choices
The guy with the new exotic name — Amari or Cruz, Gianni or Soren — may seem more stylish and more sophisticated and definitely more worldly than the regular old Bills and Jims.
Sun May 17 2009
Boys’ Names: A New Generation
There’s a new kind of boy with a new brand of name: strong yet individualistic, decidedly masculine but not conventionally so.
Thu Apr 23 2009
Nameberry Makeover: Boys’ Edition
The Name Gamers come up with fresh spins on the most popular boys’ names.
Wed Feb 11 2009
Tiger Woods Baby Name Charlie, a Sibling for Sam. But Which Is The Boy and Which Is The Girl?
Among celebs and others, there’s a growing trend for unisex nickname names.
Wed Feb 04 2009
Unique Baby Names: How To Choose One With Substance
Unique baby names with deep historical roots can be found in an old-fangled book.