By Clare Green This week’s news includes a girl junior, a boy named after a comic-book villain, and international names from France, Denmark and beyond. Nefarious Negan Lots of parents use baby names from TV shows (oh hi, Khaleesi), but this dad from Michigan may be the first to name his son Negan &#8211; as [&hellip;]

Jul 10, 2018

Kulture Kiari

By Owen Satran Rappers have typically chosen names for their children that emphasize their power and individuality in direct, ostentatious ways. Many rap baby names suggest a new generation of deities and royalty: Beyonce and Jay-Z chose Sir, Kanye and Kim Kardashian chose Saint, Lil’ Kim chose Royal Reign, T.I. chose King and Messiah, Nas [&hellip;]

Jul 4, 2018

The Birds and the B’s: Birdie and Bodhi

This week’s name news covers starbabies, special Scandinavian choices and bird-inspired names.

Jul 3, 2018

Born on the Fourth of July Names: Emerson & Edmonia

In honor of Independence Day, we salute some notables who were born on the Fourth of July. Happy holiday!

Jun 27, 2018

Celeb Surprises and Other Baby Name News of the Week

This week’s baby name news features international celebrity choices&#8211;and more!

Jun 24, 2018

Pride Hero Names: Baldwin, Essex and Cleve

Celebrating Pride Month with a salute to some prominent activists.

Jun 20, 2018

Newsy Names this week: Kalel, Gwendolyn and Rio

Clare’s weekly report from the baby name world&#8211;superhero sibs to starbaby standouts!

Jun 14, 2018

Happy Father’s Day! Celebrating Cool Celebrity Dad Names

The infinite variety of celebrity dads’ names.

Jun 7, 2018

Names in the News: Sunshine, Saga, and…Marty?

In this week’s baby name news, some stunning sibsets, some little known Celtic names&#8230;and much more!

Jun 6, 2018

Pregnant Possibilities for Rachel & Daniel, Claire & Hugh

Some superstars are expecting, and Sophie is ready with her name predictions!

May 30, 2018

Names in the News: Elektra, Raja, Goliath and Keats

Celebrity, Aussie and Mormon baby names are in the news this week.

May 28, 2018

Baby Name Trends: The latest ley-ending girls

So many girls’ names ending with ley and ly are on the rise! So move over Ashley, Everly has arrived.

May 23, 2018

Royal Wedding Kids, Starbaby Sibs and State Standouts

Lots of big news in the baby name world this week&#8211;including British and Hollywood royalty.

May 20, 2018

Pop Culture Names Outside the Top 1000

Names of pop culture icons, both real and fictional, have inspired some baby namers in 2017.

May 2, 2018

Little Prince Louis Special Report

The big name news of the week is the birth and naming of Britain’s Prince Louis Arthur Charles. Get all the details here!

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