Classic Baby Name News

These news stories focus on classic baby names for girls and boys, traditional baby names from the Bible and ancient cultures, and international variations of classic names.

Sat Apr 30 2022

Edwardian Names Ready to Revive

Edwardian names stand out due to the sheer variety of different names used. Discover some of the most surprising trends among Edwardian baby namers.
Lawyer Names
Thu Feb 03 2022

Lawyer Names

If you want your baby to grow up to be an attorney, give him one of these names, says a new study.
How to Name Your Baby After Your Grandpa
Thu Nov 18 2021

How to Name Your Baby After Your Grandpa

You want to honor your grandpa, but what if his name is old-fashioned, or just a bit too classic for you? We've re-invented the top boy names of the 1930s and 1940s into options that are cool today, and still connected to the original version.
Colonial Names: Great New Old Choices
Wed Oct 06 2021

Colonial Names: Great New Old Choices

There were a lot of Johns and Marys among our forefathers (and mothers), but then there were a handful of names like Jerusha, Zedekiah, and other surprising choices that might make a distinctive, distinguished choice for your modern baby.
September Babyberries Are Bright and Cozy
Mon Oct 04 2021

September Babyberries Are Bright and Cozy

Nameberry’s September birth announcements really give us the warm and fuzzies! The names chosen by our members in the past month feel bright, cozy and familiar – a perfect fit for the new season of crisp fall leaves, glowing fires and pumpkin spice.
The REAL Top Baby Names of All Time!
Thu Aug 19 2021

The REAL Top Baby Names of All Time!

We crunch the numbers to reveal the *real* top baby names of all time, once all variant spellings are combined. Does your name make the list?
Name Sage: Defining Classic Girl Names
Wed Jun 16 2021

Name Sage: Defining Classic Girl Names

They know they love classics with cute nicknames. But naming a sister for Benji and Will has proved more challenging than expected. Let’s help them find the perfect name – bonus points if the nickname is Elle/Nell.
Old-Fashioned Names Are New Again
Thu Aug 13 2020

Old-Fashioned Names Are New Again

These once-dowdy names are among the fastest-rising in the US, the Olives and Oscars, the Sadies and Silases of tomorrow.
Great Medics Inspire Great Baby Names
Tue Apr 07 2020

Great Medics Inspire Great Baby Names

Medical baby names honor history’s greatest physicians – and the heroic healthcare workers of today. Here’s our pick of the 20 greatest names in medicine.
Boys’ Name Joe Gets Its Own Holiday
Fri Mar 27 2020

Boys’ Name Joe Gets Its Own Holiday

March 27th is National Joe Day — a holiday in celebration of the most All-American of names. Take a look at the history of the name Joe and some of its most famous bearers.
No Drama Baby Names Keep Calm
Mon Mar 23 2020

No Drama Baby Names Keep Calm

No drama baby names feel calm and constant, even in the craziest of times. Not too trendy, not too obscure, and all with a certain elegance and maturity.
Traditional Male Names with a Wow Factor
Tue Dec 03 2019

Traditional Male Names with a Wow Factor

The Name Sage helps this mom find a traditional name with a wow factor for the baby brother of Augusten Emery Axel.
Classic Baby Names Return to Nameberry
Sun Dec 01 2019

Classic Baby Names Return to Nameberry

A mix of classic and contemporary names in this month’s berrybaby arrivals, from Kenneth to Elodie.
International Baby Names: Fresh takes on classics
Tue Sep 10 2019

International Baby Names: Fresh takes on classics

If you’re looking for a fresh take on a classic name, try translating it into another language and see what great results you get!
Gorgeous Greek Girl Names
Sun Aug 25 2019

Gorgeous Greek Girl Names

Ancient Greek girl names make great modern choices, here are 14 underused examples, from Acacia to Xanthe.
Biblical Girl Names for Now
Mon Aug 12 2019

Biblical Girl Names for Now

Some unexpected option for girls found in the pages of the New Testament.
Traditional Girl Names with a Twist
Tue Jul 16 2019

Traditional Girl Names with a Twist

The Name Sage has some great suggestions for the name of the sister of Penelope Reese.
70s Daddy Names Around the World
Thu Jun 13 2019

70s Daddy Names Around the World

For Father’s Day, a look at what dad names are most likely to be around the world.
Seeking a Traditional but Modern Boy Name
Tue Jun 04 2019

Seeking a Traditional but Modern Boy Name

The Name Sage guides Elliott Thatcher’s mom towards a traditional yet modern name for his little brother.
Fri May 24 2019

Memorial Day Namesakes: Alburtus to Loyola

A celebration of notable namesakes born in the year of the first Memorial Day
Tue May 14 2019

Classic Baby Names: Current comebacks

Which classic baby names came back in 2018?
Mon Apr 29 2019

Names for May Babies

A springtime bouquet of May baby names, from May and Maia to Emerson and Esmeralda
Earth Day Names: Delta and Dune
Sun Apr 21 2019

Earth Day Names: Delta and Dune

Names drawn from the landscape, sandscape and seascape make perfect possibilities for a child born near Earth Day.
Basic Baby Names: Laura, Lily and Lucas
Thu Apr 04 2019

Basic Baby Names: Laura, Lily and Lucas

There’s a lot to be said for basic, anti-trend baby names.
Sibset: A name for Jack’s baby sister
Tue Apr 02 2019

Sibset: A name for Jack’s baby sister

The NAme Sage helps find the perfect sister name for Jack.