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Girl Names News

Girl names are the focus of the news in this category, which covers popularity news, studies and trends related to naming a daughter today. The pieces here look at baby girl names both classic and unique and bring you the everything you need to know to choose the very best name for your little girl right now.

Where to Find A Cool Vintage Girl Name
Mon Oct 02 2023

Where to Find A Cool Vintage Girl Name

So you’re looking for cool vintage girl names. The perfect name has to have style. It has to have charm! It shouldn’t be common. We get it. Yes, these seemingly elusive qualities are hard to capture all in one name, but hey, that’s why we’re here.
How I Named My Baby: Winnie Jean
Wed Sep 20 2023

How I Named My Baby: Winnie Jean

Kimberly and Josh had an established system for naming their oldest daughters, Lux and Liv, but a third baby required a break in the pattern. A lucky find and a prophetic dream led them to Winnie Jean, the perfect name for their baby girl.
New Geek Chic Names For Girls
Sun Sep 17 2023

New Geek Chic Names For Girls

Here are the newest geek-chic names for girls, from Albertine to Winifred.
The Best Badass Princess Names
Wed Sep 13 2023

The Best Badass Princess Names

The Badass Princess names are appealing not because of their sound or even their style, but because of their image. They're a little bit bad, a little bit good, and the perfect combination of both.
Elizabeth: The Name That Has Everything
Fri Sep 08 2023

Elizabeth: The Name That Has Everything

In honor of Queen Elizabeth II, who died one year ago today, a deeper look at her extraordinary name and its many amazing variations.
Little Black Dress Names Are Always in Style
Mon Aug 21 2023

Little Black Dress Names Are Always in Style

Little black dress baby names ooze style and sophistication, but they do so with classically understated flair.
Hello, Cutie! Rare Vintage Girl Names Ending in -ie
Sun Aug 13 2023

Hello, Cutie! Rare Vintage Girl Names Ending in -ie

Love vintage girl nickname names like Sadie, Elsie, and Annie? There are many more that are equally charming, but much more uncommon nowadays.
Disney Princess Names
Fri Aug 11 2023

Disney Princess Names

The Disney Princesses have some gorgeous names, from Aurora to Belle to Raya. Take a look at how Disney Princess movies have influenced naming trends, and read up on some of the histories behind these iconic heroines' names.
12 Girl Names That Deserve More Love
Mon Aug 07 2023

12 Girl Names That Deserve More Love

If you're looking for a girl name that feels both fashionable and original, that stands out on its style merits rather than its shock factor – these are our top picks right now.
How I Named My Baby: Kilmer Dove
Wed Aug 02 2023

How I Named My Baby: Kilmer Dove

Bethany C. Meyers and Nico Tortorella called their baby girl Kilmer Dove — a name bursting with family significance, spirit, and love. Here, we talk to Bethany and Nico about the process and poetry of naming their daughter.
Ann Alternatives: Updating a Classic
Mon Jul 24 2023

Ann Alternatives: Updating a Classic

Looking for alternatives to Ann or fresh routes to Annie? We take a look all of her variations, from elaborations to combination names to international imports.
Girl Names You Never Knew Were in the Top 50
Fri Jul 21 2023

Girl Names You Never Knew Were in the Top 50

These much-loved girl names are all in the Top 50... just not in the USA! We've picked out 50 of the best baby girl names from international popularity charts, as inspiring choices that are fresh and unusual, but shared with sisters around the world.
How I Named My Baby: Pippen Carol
Wed Jul 19 2023

How I Named My Baby: Pippen Carol

David Denker secretly loved the name Pippen ever since he was a teenager. Thankfully his wife, Courtney, liked it too! When David and Courtney found out they were expecting a little girl, Pippen was the only name they could imagine for their daughter.
Compound Names for Girls: The Next Generation
Mon Jul 17 2023

Compound Names for Girls: The Next Generation

Time to take a fresh look at compound names for girls! Goodbye Maryann, today's unique smoosh names are inspired by nature, literature, pop culture and more.
Stunning Spanish Names for Girls and Boys
Thu Jul 13 2023

Stunning Spanish Names for Girls and Boys

20 of our favorite Spanish names that deserve to be used worldwide.
Lilting Girl Names Lift the Spirits
Sat Jun 24 2023

Lilting Girl Names Lift the Spirits

Double-L-syllable girl names are light and lilting. Lily and Layla are much-loved, and there are many other la-la-lovely options if you're looking for something different.
100+ Rare Girl Names You Don’t Know (Yet!)
Fri Jun 16 2023

100+ Rare Girl Names You Don’t Know (Yet!)

Our A to Z collection of 100+ rare girl names you've never heard of — guaranteed to surprise (and hopefully enchant) your friends and family.
How I Named My Baby: Esme Virginia
Wed Jun 14 2023

How I Named My Baby: Esme Virginia

After an intellectual process in naming their oldest daughter, Louisa, Bailey and Jon were surprised that their second child's name was so intuitive. Their youngest, Esme Virginia Wu Wakelin, has a name just as meaningful as her older sister's, and it's still revealing some of its hidden connections.
Rose Alternatives: Fresh Twists on a Classic
Thu Jun 08 2023

Rose Alternatives: Fresh Twists on a Classic

Searching for alternatives to the classic girl name Rose? We've got a wealth of fresh options for you, ripe for the picking!
Don't Name Your Daughter Harper
Fri Jun 02 2023

Don't Name Your Daughter Harper

Harper is a fine name, but after a decade near the top of the list, it's time to look to the next generation of surname names for girls, Goodbye Harper, Madison, Riley, and hello Hollis, Madigan, and Ripley!
My Name, My Story: Zara
Tue May 23 2023

My Name, My Story: Zara

Guest writer Zara Zong tells the story of the names she was given, in China and America, and the name she chose for herself.
100 Best Girl Names Below the Top 1000
Thu May 18 2023

100 Best Girl Names Below the Top 1000

Unique girl names are more sought after than ever by new parents. We take a systematic look at 100+ of the very best options ranking comfortably below the Top 1000, to suit a range of styles and sensibilities.
How I Named My Baby: Aadya Dash
Wed May 17 2023

How I Named My Baby: Aadya Dash

Bangladeshi-Canadians Puja and Partha looked to their daughter's due date to choose her name. Aadya, an epithet of the goddess Durga, was perfect for their baby girl, born right before the Durga Puja festival. Plus, it met all of their criteria for a modern, meaningful name.
Mom Names: the New Generation
Sun May 14 2023

Mom Names: the New Generation

Today's Mom Names are the Cool Girl Names of the 1980s and 90s. Is yours one?
Muslim Baby Names Are Full of Meaning
Fri Apr 21 2023

Muslim Baby Names Are Full of Meaning

Good meanings are a fundamental principle of all Muslim baby names. Explore some of the most popular Muslim names for boys and girls, as well as some rare Muslim baby names with great meanings.