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Feb 5, 2014
Cold winter months like February aren’t everyone’s cup of hot chocolate — unless your name is Cupid, of course. But these interesting baby names inspired by the second month of the year just may warm you up, or make a perfect match for a little Aquarius or Pisces.
Feb 3, 2014
Three sets of twins in the January babyberry report–and some especially cool middles–Idris, Loyal, Florian and Noor.
Feb 2, 2014
After looking at Abby Sandel’s Nameberry 9 newsiest names, we’re wondering how far YOU would go in considering a daring middle name.
Jan 30, 2014
Our science specialist Laura Miller Brennan turns her attention today to names floating around aerospace, like Camille, Rosa and Valentina.
Jan 29, 2014
A great game, amazing ads, awesome half-time show — the Super Bowl offers something for everyone, even name nerds. Here, the best of the players’ names, via Denise Potter.
Jan 28, 2014
Australian baby name blogger Anna Otto has collected a great group of names popular around the world but not ranked in English-speaking countries, in her new ebook designed to help parents find names that are both unusual and normal. Here, she offers a curated selection of some of the best.
Jan 27, 2014
It’s time we considered Virtue Names for boys as well as girls–let’s hear it for Justice, Loyal, Valor and True!
Jan 26, 2014
Now here come the Olympic hopeful boys’ names competing for popularity–from Leif to Lowell to Joss. Who gets your vote?
Jan 26, 2014
A wide variety of girls’ names in this week’s Nameberry 9, from the royal Mia Grace to the next Disney princess, Moana.
Jan 23, 2014
Tara Ryazansky scans the roster of US Olympic hopefuls to produce a list of intriguing girls’ names, from Annelies to Summer and Sugar.
Jan 22, 2014
Some goodies from the latest Irish and Scottish birth announcements–Libby Letitia and Teddy Joe.
Jan 20, 2014
Here are our picks as candidates for Best Oscar-Nominee Name of the year. Who would you vote for? Celestine? Crispin? Wylie?
Jan 19, 2014
Abby Sandel takes a fresh look at the eternal fitting in/standing out divide as she analyzes this week’s Nameberry 9 newsiest names.
Jan 15, 2014
Some hero names from novels and real life can take decades or even centuries to become overnight successes as baby names. Why?
Jan 12, 2014
How would you go about creating a pop star persona for yourself? Here are five sure-fire methods, courtesy of Brooke Cussans. (And you guess who’s in the illustration–before she took on her now-famous name?)
Jan 12, 2014
Abby Sandel explores some of the newer options in the widening world of acceptable names for boys in her Nameberry 9 newsiest names this week, options like Jasper and River and Axel.
Jan 8, 2014
Who or what is the best named Golden Globes-nominated actor or picture? Philomena? Tatiana? Joaquin? Oscar?
Jan 7, 2014
Do you see a color or texture when you hear a name? You might have synesthesia, as today’s guest blogger Shannon explains.
Jan 5, 2014
Abby Sandel’s Nameberry 9 newsiest names this week includes word names like Deacon and Zephry and Crimson and brand name Dior. How do you feel about this genre?
Dec 31, 2013
You’d love to name your baby after a dear relative, friend or ancestor, but just can’t get on board with their actual name? Here’s some practical advice on how to work around the dilemma.
Dec 30, 2013
These names from recent birth announcements in a British newspaper are undeniably exotic and intriguing. But would you dare give one to an actual baby?
Dec 29, 2013
Sime wild and wooly celebrity names in Abby Sandel’s Nameberry 9 this week, including Kate Winslet’s baby Bear.
Dec 24, 2013
Some of the most appealing (and subtle) Christmas names can be found in the classic holiday films of the past–Miles, Mitzi, Augustus…
Dec 24, 2013
Our French correspondent, Stéphanie Rapoport, presents her annual predictions of popular names for the next year. AT the top of her list:: the not-especially-Gallic Emma and Nathan.
Dec 22, 2013
For many parents today, Sweet Spot names are classics with a twist. Abby Sandel’s Nameberry 9 this week includes such examples as Carolina, Raphael and Elena.