Jan 31, 2022
January Babyberries Ring in the New Year
Nameberry parents kicked off the new year in style with the bright, fresh, natural baby names chosen by our members in January.
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Jan 26, 2022
The Best Baby Names of 2022
What are the best baby names for 2022? The top choices we’re watching for the year ahead? We’ve rounded up 50 baby names that hit all the hottest trend notes for 2022.
Jan 13, 2022
Unique Names We're Obsessed With
Baby name inspiration can come from anywhere. Our editor reveals her favorite unique names she's come across lately that could be your next obsession.
Dec 9, 2021
Unique Names We Love Right Now (And You Might Too)
Need a shot of inspiration? Read our editor's pick of rare and unique names that deserve more love (and aren't weird).
Nov 30, 2021
100 New Names
The Nameberry database is constantly growing! Here are 100 cool new names we've added to the site in the past year, many of them suggested by our own community of knowledgeable name lovers.
Oct 21, 2021
Magical, Memorable Names from Ursula Le Guin
When authors are name lovers too, magic happens. Sci-fi and fantasy author Ursula Le Guin was a grand master of naming, weaving them into her plots and creating unforgettable character names that could just make great baby names too.
Oct 6, 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.
Oct 4, 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.
Sep 6, 2021
August Babyberry Names Bring It Home
Strong links to heart, home and heritage run through all of the wonderful names chosen by Nameberry members in August.
Sep 4, 2021
15 Cool Country Boy Names For Your Little Cowboy
Our favorite country boy names capture the spirit of the American West: places and landscapes, cowboys and pioneers, and country music too.
Sep 2, 2021
Cute Baby Names
One way to reclaim the cute in baby names is to choose a buttoned-up name like Eleanor with a cute nickname like Ellie or Nell. Another way is to see cute as an all-around good thing and embrace it by choosing a name that’s cute out of the gate.
Jun 19, 2021
Dad Names Get a Reboot
Happy Fathers' Day! If you're a new parent you might not know how much boy names have moved on since you were at school. To inspire you, we've updated favorites of the 1980s and 90s (in other words, Dad Names) for a new generation.
May 12, 2021
The Biggest Baby Name Trends of the Year
The brand new baby names data gives us our first glimpse at the new decade of baby names, and also shines a light on what new parents were thinking, feeling and hoping during a year like no other.
May 3, 2021
A Spring Bouquet of Babyberry Names
Our April birth announcements are in, and the latest bunch of beautiful Babyberry names feel full of the joys of spring!
Jan 11, 2021
100 Best Baby Names 2021
What are the best baby names for 2021? These are the 100 choices we think have the perfect combination of style, sound and substance right now.
Nov 12, 2020
What Is Your Favorite Day Name?
Day names are trending following Rupert Grint’s cute announcement of daughter Wednesday’s name. See our full list, and tell us which day name YOU love best!
Nov 5, 2020
What’s Your International City Name?
International city names have distinct personalities — which one matches yours? Take our quiz to discover the city name that’s right for you.
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.
Jul 14, 2020
Surfer Names Make Waves
Surfer names evoke the summer season of sun, sand, and of course, surf. These surfer names work for baby girls and baby boys.
May 18, 2020
Best Baby Names 2020
What are the best baby names for 2020? Here is Nameberry’s take on the 100 names that should be on every parent’s list right now.
May 13, 2020
Celebrity Middle Names First
You might be surprised at how many celebs have swapped their first names for their middles. Another reason to focus on your middle-name choice.
Mar 31, 2020
Gentleman Cowboy Names Have a Rein on Style
A gentleman cowboy name is rugged but refined, tough, but with an element of grace. These names can transition seamlessly from the dude ranch to the finest saloon and back again.
Feb 28, 2020
Fashion Runways Set Hottest New Name Trends
High fashion baby names: inspired by Fashion Week, these are the top trends to look out for if you want to be stylishly ahead-of-the-curve (or not!)
Feb 25, 2020
How Many New Word Names Can YOU Create?
Calling all inventive namers! We’ve got a challenge for you. What are the coolest new word names YOU can come up with? The best will feature in a new list!
Feb 4, 2020
Nameberry’s Newest Arrivals Announced!
Our January birth announcements are the perfect way to set the baby name scene for the decade ahead. Fresh nature names and cool Scandi picks on the rise!