Aug 27, 2012
The 50-Year Rule: 1962 names revisited
Is it time to revive some half-century-old faves? How about Polly, Portia, Benedict or Booker?
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Aug 15, 2012
How My Catholic Girlhood Made Me A Name Nerd
Nuns with boys’ names, Popes with new names, naming the pagan babies — how could I not become a name nerd?
Aug 12, 2012
The Nameberry 9: Back to Basics?
As we are barraged with more and more new possibilities, is it getting harder and harder to name a child? Some parents–including celebs–are skirting the issue by going back to basics.
Jul 25, 2012
Let’s hear it for Auntie Name!
The names once used for fictive elderly aunts–from Augusta to Zelda– can make surprisingly fresh baby name choices for today.
Jul 18, 2012
Space Names: The Men on the Moon
We’re celebrating the anniversary of the first moon landing with the spacey names of astronauts and space missions.
Jun 18, 2012
Baby Girl Names: A name lover goes wild
Guest blogger Kristin Alexander had always loved names, but when she learned she was expecting a girl, her passion turned into an obsession. Can you relate?
Apr 1, 2012
The Nameberry 9: What’s a normal name?
This week’s rundown of newsy celebrity names focuses on ‘normal’ names. But what does that really mean? Current popularity? Longevity? Abby Sandel shares her thoughts.
Mar 15, 2012
Shakespeare Names: Embrace the Ides of March!
An Ides of March offering of names found in Shakespeare plays–making much ado about names.
Mar 8, 2012
Boys’ Names in Limbo: Is Roy ready to return? How about Howard?
We’ve seen the revival of some boys’ names dating all the way back to ancient Rome. But how about those that have faded more recently?
Feb 27, 2012
Nameberry Picks: The 12 best feminizations
In this era of girls named Charlie or Lou, classic feminizations such as Charlotte or Louise seem almost quaint. But traditional feminized names can give you the best of all name worlds. Here, what to pick, and why.
Feb 2, 2012
Patron Saints: Guardians for your little angel
Names of patron saints that could protect your little ice skater or Girl Scout against everything from earaches to sore throats to whooping cough.
Nov 17, 2011
Classic Girls’ Names: Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?
Think Jane is too plain for a twenty-first century girl? Here we set forth the case for the defense.
Nov 8, 2011
Classy, Cool British Names
Baby names popular with upper class Brits are a different crowd from those heard on U.S. gold coasts. Here's what's cool across the pond.
Nov 1, 2011
Classic Boys’ Names: Let’s hear it for Henry!
Why do we say hooray for Henry? Because it’s classic yet quirky, popular yet not epidemically so, with a rich historical and literary background.
Oct 6, 2011
Popular baby names: The case for the common name
Do you really have to shy away from an uber-popular name? Today’s guest blogger makes the case for the common name.
Aug 19, 2011
Family Names: Some genealogical gems
What gems would you discover if you searched your family history way, way back? Interesting specimens like today’s guest blogger’s colonial finds?
Jul 14, 2011
Literary Names: The Bronte Sisters
All three Bronte sisters were keen character namers–with choices ranging from plain Jane to the more exotic Eulalie, Zoraide and Heathcliff.
May 3, 2011
The Mary Month of May
There’s a variation of the uberclassic Mary to suit every taste–from Molly and Polly to Mariska and Marisol. Could a new spin on Mary be the right name for your May baby?
Apr 1, 2011
Baby Names from Books: Authors’ Picks
Who is Michael Connelly’s literary hero? Here are some noted authors’ favorite book characters, from Antonia to Zeno. What are yours—with the accent on the names?
Mar 28, 2011
Nameberry Picks: 20 Best Philosophical Baby Names
Here are some serious contenders for the title of most brainy baby name–not that they all show off their deep-thinker roots.
Mar 11, 2011
William and Kate’s First Baby Boy: Top Nameberry Picks
What would be the best name for the future prince? Can William and Kate go beyond James and John, Arthur and Albert and George?
Jan 18, 2011
Freckle-Faced Names: Polly, Peggy & Penny
Some of these retro nickname names haven’t been heard from for a century or more, but are they cute and peppy enough to bounce back?
Jan 12, 2011
Vintage Baby Names: What’s your era?
Vintage names are hot–from ancient Greek and Roman ones to the Mad Men names of the 1950s and 1960s. What’s your favorite period?
Jan 7, 2011
Top Boys Name For Each Letter: a 130-year survey
The leading boys’ names for each letter of the alphabet since 1880, showing a preponderance of nicknames: Larry trumps Lawrence.
Jan 6, 2011
Most Popular Girls’ Names: 130-Year Overview
Here, letter by letter, the top ten most popular girls’ names in the U.S. since 1880.