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.
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Dec 20, 2010
2010 Most Popular Names: Charlotte leads nameberry’s Top 100 for girls
The nameberry Top 100 for girls features three lovely vintage names in the lead and a Top 10 that breaks rank with conventional baby name popularity.
Aug 18, 2010
Classic baby names: Peter, Paul or Mary?
Which of the faded standards is ready for a comeback?
Jul 26, 2010
Popular Baby Names: Be careful what you wish for
A cautionary tale for those wishing they had a more popular name
Jun 1, 2010
June Names: June has arrived–or has it?
June may not be busting out all over, but there are signs of a comeback.
May 13, 2010
Ancient Names: Beyond Jupiter and Mars
Really old names for your own little god or goddess.
May 5, 2010
African Names: A report from Kenya
An on-the-spot report on names and naming practices in one African culture.
May 4, 2010
Mary: The mother name and her offspring
The many variations of the Virgin Mother’s name, from Madonna to Mamie.
Apr 27, 2010
Great Names: All About Katherine
This classic girls’ name feels every bit as strong and stylish today as it has for centuries.
Apr 25, 2010
Poetic Baby Names: Lyrical choices for National Poetry Month
The rhyme and reason behind the names of poets and their muses
Apr 21, 2010
Earth Day Names: Green names to celebrate the bounties of nature
A cornucopia of nature names to commemorate this green day
Apr 13, 2010
Jane Austen Names
Jane Austen fans will find inspiration in the charming names of her characters.
Mar 11, 2010
Family Names: What treasures are hiding in your family tree?
Shake that family tree and share your favorite findings!
Feb 15, 2010
President’s Day Names: All the Presidents’ children
Presidential baby names from Martha to Malia
Feb 8, 2010
Celestial Names: Some heavenly baby name choices
Names borrowed from comets and constellations, satellites and stars.
Jan 20, 2010
Colonial Names: Great Names from American History
A childhood trip ignites a fascination with Early American names, famous and popular.
Dec 2, 2009
Baby Names from Books: 20 Lost Literary Boys’ Names
Jabez, Japhy and Jem–some more overlooked names from the pages of literature.
Nov 26, 2009
Baby Name Thomas: A Salute to Poor Tom Turkey
Some kind words in honor of the name Thomas on Turkey Day
Nov 25, 2009
Baby Names from Books: 20 Lost Literary Girls’ Names
Names from novels, poems and plays that are worth considering.
Nov 18, 2009
The Lost Names of 1880
From the baby name archives, hundreds of eccentric choices we’ve all forgotten ever existed.
Nov 11, 2009
Family Names: Naming from the Heart
How a deep family connection led this mother down the yellow brick road to the perfect name.
Nov 5, 2009
Irish Names Now: What’s doing in Dublin?
Emily to Emer, Michael to Meadhbh–what Irish parents are naming their kids right now.