Oct 7, 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?
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Aug 26, 2009
A Dozen Neglected Biblical Boys’ Names
Underused biblical boys’ names from Abijah to Zebedee.
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.
Jun 25, 2009
Classic Names: Ten You Never Thought Of
How come everyone flocks to Ava and Aiden, or even Avery and Atticus, when there are so many truly distinctive names hiding in plain sight?
Jun 1, 2009
Baby Girl Names from Ancient Rome
Although they’ve been around for ages, many of the girls’ names from Roman times are still fresh and appealing today.
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.
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.
Apr 28, 2009
Princess Names
A look at princess names (Eleonore Fabiola Victoria Anne Marie, anyone?) fit for royalty.
Apr 9, 2009
Taking Baby Names Seriously
In these tough times, baby namers are starting to place substance above trendiness
Feb 16, 2009
Biblical Names: From The Baby Name Bible
How Old Testament names have moved in and out of popularity over the years.
Feb 10, 2009
Baby Name Trends: Heading Up
Many of these names sound unusual enough now, but BE WARNED: Most are destined to get a lot more popular.
Feb 4, 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.
Jan 19, 2009
Presidential First Names
As in so many other areas, Barack Obama ushers in a new era of Presidental first names.
Dec 12, 2008
How To Find An Antique Gem
Some of the quirkier antique names — Olive, Rufus, Hazel, Edwin — have already been resuscitated by hipster parents. But what are the less obvious old-school gems worthy of a fresh look?
Nov 1, 2008
Introducing the First Nameberry Baby!
A warm welcome to Vera Adelaide, the first baby to be named with the help of the nameberry community.
Oct 24, 2008
Great Names from the New Testament
In their search for unusual biblical names, parents have been neglecting those in the New Testament.