Sep 19, 2017
Fresh Surname Names for Girls
The Name Sage helps find a girls’ surname name for this family that feels fresh and modern and blends with those of her two brothers.
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Sep 17, 2017
Would you name your daughter after her dad?
Our Question of the Week: Last week, Serena Williams introduced the world to her adorable two-week-old daughter in an Instagram post. The baby’s name, she revealed, was Alexis. A perfectly nice, normal name; popular, but not too popular, at Number 119. But here’s the unusual part: The newborn’s father is also named Alexis. And the new […]
Aug 31, 2017
15 Offbeat Occupational Baby Names for Labor Day
These names related to occupations of the past are highly usable today. Happy Labor Day!
Aug 22, 2017
Help Jessica Alba Name Baby #3
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren are expecting their third baby and have definite ideas of how they want it to match daughters Honor and Havens’ names. Sophie Kihm offers some suggestions and invites you to join in.
Jul 11, 2017
Sibling Names: Should They Share the Same Initial?
The Name Sage tackles the question: Does a sister for Amelia and Alexandra have to start with A?
Jul 4, 2017
Tricky Last Names: What Goes with Lo?
When your last name limits your baby name choices, what to do? The Name Sage finds several ways to navigate the problem of finding a name for baby boy surnamed Lo.
Jun 28, 2017
Baby Name Inspiration: Family, film and food
Baby name inspiration can come from any number of sources, from family to favorite films.
Jun 11, 2017
The Great-Grandparents Baby Name Rule
A new way to look at the Hundred Year Rule–it’s more like the Great Grandparents Rule, says Nancy Man.
Apr 26, 2017
What’s the Most Unusual Name in Your Family?
What’s the most unusual name on your family tree? And will it ever come back into style?
Feb 10, 2017
Twin Baby Names: Naming Julia and Jackson
Read this touching story of the unexpected inspiration for this guest blogger’s twins’ names.
Feb 7, 2017
Creative Girl Names for Clementine’s Sister
Needed: A name for the sister of Clementine Jay. Should it be a family name or a fresher choice? Take the poll and tell us what you think!
Jan 17, 2017
Family Names: Yes, No, or It Depends?
This dad is pushing for two names from his family’s side for their son, but Mom has reservations. Can the Name Sage help them find a compromise? But of course!
Nov 20, 2016
How to Choose Your Baby’s Last Name
A new book deals with the question of what last name to give your baby, outlining the various options open to you.
Oct 30, 2016
Last Names First: 6 significant surnames to consider
Surname names are increasingly coming to the fore; here are six with associations to notable figures, from Stephen Hawking to Paul McCartney.
Oct 9, 2016
5 Super Surnames from my Family Tree
Looking into your family history can uncover some interesting surnames as well as firsts, finds intern Laura Booher. How about you?
Sep 18, 2016
How to Reinvent Family Names for Baby
Abby offers nine ingenious ways for your to name your baby after yourself or a loved one, aside from the obvious Junior.
Sep 14, 2016
5 Things Every First-Time Parent Needs To Know About Baby Names
The baby name world has moved far beyond Jennifer and Jason. Here, what every first-time parent needs to know about choosing the perfect bayb name today.
Sep 5, 2016
August Baby Names: Newest Berry Announcements
A short but very sweet list of babyberry arrivals this month, from Carolina Gray to Silas Kincaid. Congrats to all!
Aug 1, 2016
Latest Berry Birth Announcements
Lots of international influence on this month’s babyberry birth announcements, from Maeve and Lachlan to Tali and Tatiana.
Jun 15, 2016
13 Celebrated Juniors
A Father’s Day salute to celebs who have shared and more than lived up to their dads’ names.
May 17, 2016
Name Sage: On first-last name harmony
The Name Sage weighs in on the importance of first-last name harmony.
May 2, 2016
Newest Baby Name Announcements
Classic names, classical names, family names and flower names all showed up on baby berry birth certificates in April.
Apr 26, 2016
Literary Baby Names: The Hemingway family tree
A mix of classic and inventive names from Ernest Hemingway’s family tree.
Apr 17, 2016
New Surname Names for Boys
Move over Mason and Carter, it’s time for Remington and Clark as celebs and others pick surname names for their sons.