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Cool baby names are examined here in news stories and features that look at the subject from a range of angles. What makes a name cool? And what are the coolest names we're hearing today? Read on to learn everything about cool girl names ad cool boy names. You can also search lists of Cool Baby Names.
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Oct 9, 2025
New Girl Names: 11 Fresh Choices
Baby girl names new to the Nameberry database that may appeal to parents in search of a unique choice.
Aug 1, 2025
Ancient Roman Names For Modern Babies
Find out how the Romans really named their children — and which names from ancient Rome are making a comeback today.
Jul 12, 2025
100+ Unique Unisex Middle Names
Cool unisex middle names are a great way to liven up a conventional first name or make a traditionally gendered name feel more gender neutral.
Jul 1, 2025
12 Best Beachy Names for Girls
Looking for a name for a summertime baby girl that goes beyond the obvious choices? Here are 12 examples you probably haven't thought of.
Jul 1, 2025
July Names Turn up the Heat
July baby names are some of the hottest around, relating to all things summer and sunshine, as well as notable events, figures, and holidays in July.
Jun 25, 2025
The Coolest Unisex Nature Names
Cool unisex nature names — from the hottest choices right now, to some unique gender-neutral ideas to inspire you!
Jun 9, 2025
The Best Cool Undiscovered Boy Names
Among the 100 best cool undiscovered boy names are several of our all-time favorites: Barnaby and Inigo, Fielder and Lorcan, Humphrey and Thackery. Get inspired here.
Jun 1, 2025
June Baby Names Welcome the Summer!
June baby names include sweet summery choices meaning sun and sea, as well as names that celebrate June's most famous figures, feasts, and festivals.
May 26, 2025
100+ Best Boy Names Below the Top 1000
Unique boy names – from the uncommon to the truly unconventional – have boomed in recent years. We take a systematic look at a selection of the best boy names to suit all tastes, ranking below the Top 1000.
May 26, 2025
Unique Girl Names from Nature
Unusual nature names for girls reference the earth and the sky, the water and the seasons.
May 22, 2025
100+ Best Girl Names Below the Top 1000
Unique girl names are more sought after than ever by new parents. We take a systematic look at 100+ of the very best options ranking comfortably below the Top 1000, to suit a range of styles and sensibilities.
May 21, 2025
Are These the Best Baby Names Ever?
The best names ever? We think so. These names are cool enough to be beloved by the Berries, but rare enough that they haven't been discovered by most of the United States.
May 12, 2025
Best New Names In The Top 1000!
We uncover the most promising new names in this year’s Top 1000, plus get the full list of new Top 1000 names to watch!
May 5, 2025
Hipster Cowboy Names Buck Tradition
There are hipster baby names. Then there are cowboy names. But when the two meet, you have a whole different (and very fun) list: Hipster Cowboy Names.
Apr 28, 2025
The Best Badass Princess Names
The Badass Princess names are appealing not because of their sound or even their style, but because of their image. They're a little bit bad, a little bit good, and the perfect combination of both.
Apr 28, 2025
Where To Find A Cool Vintage Boy Name
Cool vintage boy names and where to find them! Explore some of our top recommendations here, from edgy retro nicknames, to stylish surnames, to unique vintage boy names which are likely to stay rare.
Apr 21, 2025
Cool Girl Names: Charmed Circles
Cool girl names that become popular tend to form clusters with similar sounds or meanings. Here are some of the coolest charmed circles of girl names now.
Apr 14, 2025
Modern Jewish Baby Names Pay Homage to Heritage
In honor of Passover, we’re looking at the best modern Jewish baby names that will help you honor your heritage in a stylish way.
Apr 4, 2025
80 Great New Sweet Spot Names
Here are 80 perfectly positioned names for girls and boys, not too hot and not too cold.
Mar 24, 2025
The Baby Names That Should Be on Everyone's List
The names that should be on everyone's list for 2025 are the most stylish up-and-coming choices for the year ahead. We've identified 50 names — sourced from our Nameberry popularity charts, celebrity birth announcements, movies and television shows, and of course, our own intuition — that feel just right for 2025 babies.
Mar 1, 2025
March Baby Names Let The Sunshine In!
In like a lion, out like a lamb. March baby names usher in the spring, so fresh nature names abound in our round-up of the best names for March babies.
Mar 1, 2025
12 Boy Names That Deserve More Love
Looking for a boy name that feels both fashionable and original, that stands out for its rarity but fits with current trends? Read on for our top picks right now.
Jan 9, 2025
Wild Names You'll Hear a Lot More Of
What are the eyebrow-raising choices of today that have the potential to become the popular names of tomorrow? We analyzed our site statistics from the past six months to identify 15 outlandish baby names currently trending upwards in a big way.
Jan 3, 2025
Each State's Unique Favorite Name on Nameberry
We crunched the numbers to find each state's quirky favorite baby name. Find out which state is into Jake and which state prefers Jinx in our exclusive analysis of the unique favorite names in each state.
