Jun 13, 2011
Boys’ Names: Naming a son the Pinkett-Smith family way
Yes, a boy can be named after his Mom or Grandma–and Abby Sandel offers some creative ways of accomplishing that gender switch.
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Mar 24, 2011
Family Names: Why They’re Most Important for Parentless Parents
For parents whose own mother and father have passed away, choosing a name that honors them and keeps their memory alive may take on a special significance.
Mar 16, 2011
Irish Baby Names: Last Names First
Three-syllable Irish surnames like Finnigan and Rafferty are bursting with energy and bounce, as well as being grounded in Irish history.
Feb 2, 2011
Namesake Names: Honoring family and friends
Honoring those you admire with names from the family tree, names of dear friends or celebrated heroes.
Jan 20, 2011
7 Ways To Find A Great Baby Name On Your Family Tree
You don’t have to settle for Elfreda or Junior. To find the perfect name with ancestral meaning, here’s how to shake the family tree.
Nov 17, 2010
Ancestor Names: Any Treasures in Your Family Tree?
The nameberry question of the week: Have you discovered any great names on your family tree? Have you found inspiration in any previous generation’s first, middle or surnames? Have you researched your ancestry on the web in hopes of coming upon a wonderful name? Have you already used or are you planning to use any ancestral names for […]
Sep 22, 2010
Are You Honest About Names?
Names are a sensitive subject. Even when people ask for advice, they may not want to hear the truth. How honest are your opinions?
Aug 17, 2010
Bizarre Baby Names: Do celebs have them in their DNA?
Oddball baby names seem to run all in the family for the Baldwin boys, the Jackson 10, the Zappas, the Carradines, the Coppolas et al.
Jun 29, 2010
Utah Baby Names: What’s So Funny?
Inside a naming culture people love to hate, or at least love to laugh at.
Mar 11, 2010
Family Names: What treasures are hiding in your family tree?
Shake that family tree and share your favorite findings!
Feb 15, 2010
President’s Day Names: All the Presidents’ children
Presidential baby names from Martha to Malia
Feb 13, 2010
Family Names: 5 Rules for Successful Name Negotiations
Family warfare can break out over the choice of a name. Here’s how to keep the peace.
Jan 21, 2010
Baby Name Survey: How did you choose your child’s name?
Nameberry wants to know how you arrived at your name decision!
Oct 6, 2009
Family Names: All-of-a-kind baby naming
Everyone in the family’s names started with the letter D, which was a very bad thing. Or was it?
Sep 24, 2009
The Secret Confessions of a Girl Called (gulp) Bessie
Unless you were belting out the blues with a voice full of sorrow and steel, or you were transcendentally beautiful, Bessie was not a good name.
Jun 19, 2009
Famous Dad Names: Noteworthy Names of Some Famous Fathers
Notable names of some notable people’s proud papas. HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
Jun 11, 2009
Pre-Natal Nicknames: Peanut and Pie
Pumpkin and Lumpkin may sound pretty cute for the duration, but most pre-natal nicknames aren’t ready to be prime time players.
May 7, 2009
Mom Names: The Names of Famous Mothers
To celebrate the moms of exceptional children–which we all are–here are some distinguished mothers with interesting names.
Jan 16, 2009
Family Names and How to Modernize Them
Survey says many parents like using family names but are up for making them baby-friendly.
Jan 4, 2009
How Important Are Family Names?
Would you name your baby after Grandpa Floyd, or do you take a more liberal view of how to use family names?