Sep 16, 2014
Lunar Chronicles Names: Cinder and Scarlet
Abby Sandel finds some intriguing names in “The Lunar Chronicles,” Marissa Meyer’s twist on the Cinderella story.
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Sep 15, 2014
Mythological Baby Names: They’re on the rise
Mythological baby names are definitely on the rise, as David Taylor shows most graphically.
Sep 14, 2014
Boy Names in the News: Hero Names and Daring Middles
It’s boys’ names in the spotlight this week as Abby Sandel’s Nameberry 9 includes the noble Arthur, the musical Mingus, and cool combo Samuel Hawke.
Sep 10, 2014
Baby Name Trendspotting: Hello, Dolly!
Eleanor Nickerson has spotted a new trend emerging across the pond–the Dolly girls. Do you see it happening here?
Sep 8, 2014
International Baby Names: Popular Names That Travel Well
Many parents seek a name that will work well in several cultures: Anna Otto tells you which names are most popular in the most countries. You can’t go wrong with Ella or Alexander.
Sep 7, 2014
Girl Baby Names: Something Old, Something New
Scarlett’s Rose Dorothy, Alyssa Milano’s Elizabella–lots of interesting celebrity and other name news from Abby Sandel this week.
Sep 6, 2014
Steampunk Baby Names: Victorian tech
Are you a Steampunk aficionado? Here’s Nephele’s rich, long list of related choices, from Arronax to Brisco to Zylpha–and some more ordinary names in-between.
Sep 1, 2014
Notable September Names: Hugo, Indigo and Jane
Introducing Kelly McDonald, our terrific new intern, who has taken over the monthly notable names blog,–and this initial one has some excellent picks.
Sep 1, 2014
Double First Names: Mary Ann and Peggy Sue
They were all the rage in the age of Peggy Sue; Elisabeth Waugaman offers some background on how double names developed.
Aug 31, 2014
The Great Baby Name Divide: Rylen Judith & Sunday Molly
There are classic names and ultra-modern ones, and some parents are combining the two, as Abby Sandel shows in this week’s Nameberry 9.
Aug 27, 2014
The Emmys: …and the best-name awards go to….
We’ve combed the lists of Emmy nominees and winners and presenters to find the most interesting names of the event.
Aug 26, 2014
What Makes a British Name British?
What's trendy in Britain? Why all the nickname names? And so many hyphenated ones? These and all the other questions you've ever had about British names are once and for all answered by expert Eleanor Nickerson.
Aug 24, 2014
The Golden Age of Word Names: From Saint to Summer
Abby Sandel’s focus in this week’s Nameberry 9 is on the latest wave of word names, from Saint to Summer, Rain to River.
Aug 21, 2014
Occupational Surnames: Far from a fad
Occupational surnames as firsts may seem like a recent trend, but Nick Turner traces them way back in his family two hundred years, and adds lots of interesting information on the subject.
Aug 20, 2014
The Two Aggies: Agatha and Agnes unbuttoned
Making the case for reviving the two Aggies–transforming -the formerly fusty Agnes and Agatha into quaint and charming modern choices.
Aug 19, 2014
Stargrandbabies: The names of celebrity grandkids
Not only is Goldie Hawn the Grandma (though she prefers being called Glam Ma) to a little girl named Rio, but Ozzie Osbourne is Granddad to Pearl and Steven Spielberg to Poppy. Abby Sandel has lots more surprising grandparental findings to share!
Aug 18, 2014
Unusual Baby Names: Great names at the bottom of the list
Here, more than 50 wonderful names for both girls and boys given to only five babies each last year.
Aug 17, 2014
Modern Girls’ Names: Zhuri, Marlowe, and Vale
Is there a sea change in the way girl babies are being named? Abby Sandel fills us in here about what’s behind the emerging modern choices.
Aug 15, 2014
British Popularity List 2013: Oliver and Amelia on top
Oliver and Amelia top the list of Most Popular Names in England and Wales. But is the Prince George Effect on baby names overrated?
Aug 13, 2014
Place Name Picks: State your State favorites
Georgia, Carolina, Virginia: here are the Nameberry Picks of best State names in the Union.
Aug 12, 2014
A new Name-the-Starbaby challenge!
Mila & Ashton, Eva & Ryan, Scarlett J.–they all have announced due dates. Now Tara Ryazansky is back with her name predictions for another set of celebs expecting soon, and is hoping you’ll match your guesses to hers.
Aug 12, 2014
Which Names Do You Wish You Were Brave Enough To Use?
You love it. You long for it. But this is one baby name you’re afraid you’re just not brave enough to use.
Aug 11, 2014
Boys’ Names 2014: New guys on the block
Short, strong, and barely heard a generation ago, these are not your father’s or grandfather’s baby names.
Aug 10, 2014
Cheesy Name Choices – From Colby to Winnimere
Brooke Cussans scans the cheese case to find some interesting possibilities–such as Kiri and Colby–which don’t sound cheesy at all.
Aug 10, 2014
Hero Names: Baby Harlows, Presleys & Jaggers
Cindy Crawford has a Presley, Kevin Nealon a Gable, Nicole Richie a little Harlow–what happens when current celebs honor movie and rock stars of the past.