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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Mon Aug 12 2019
Biblical Girl Names for Now
Some unexpected option for girls found in the pages of the New Testament.
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.
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.
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
Mon Apr 29 2019
Names for May Babies
A springtime bouquet of May baby names, from May and Maia to Emerson and Esmeralda
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.
Thu Apr 04 2019
Basic Baby Names: Laura, Lily and Lucas
There’s a lot to be said for basic, anti-trend baby names.
Tue Apr 02 2019
Sibset: A name for Jack’s baby sister
The NAme Sage helps find the perfect sister name for Jack.