Girl Names News

For North Dakota couple Anna and Mitchell, naming their second daughter was a breeze. They decided on Olive Rebecca — two family names — before they were even pregnant, and kept it secret from the honorees. But what happened when their older daughter, Mara spilled the beans? We talk to Anna about Olive's name story.

Kelsey's daughter Rylee coincidentally shares a first and last name with a distant cousin, one year older, who happens to live in the same small town. Should she change Rylee's name to Remi, the runner-up? She might prefer Remi anyway... The Name Guru weighs in.

Sammi and Danny had their daughter's name picked out nine years before they found out they were expecting. It was an unexpected honor name that was meant to be. We talked to Sammi about how she and Danny chose Aria Sloane and her Hebrew name, Amalia Tova.

They love their firstborn's name - Rose "Rosie" Teresa. Now it's time to name her sister and their frontrunner is Lola. Does it work well with Rosie, or can we find a better name for their new daughter?

Erin and Michael's favorite name for their baby girl is Nora — coincidentally connected to a grandmother that doesn't make the honoree shortlist. Can they use the name Nora without an association with Grandma? The Name Guru shares her take.

When Allyson and Chris Smith were expecting their third baby, there was only one name on the list — Julian. They named their daughter Julian Belle, a traditionally masculine name that feels perfect for their gender-neutral sibset. We spoke to Allyson about unisex names, family middles, and how she and Chris landed on Julian Belle.

Nora Penelope is going to be a big sister! The Name Sage helps her parents find a traditional, slightly offbeat name for their new addition.

Ursula Amatrudo-Roman is a part of a multi-generational naming tradition, where the women name their daughters after their own mothers. For over a century, these women have been alternately named Ursula and Mildred. Will she continue the tradition for her own daughter?

Mary and Mike prioritized family names for their daughter, born on April 8, 2021. They ultimately landed on Elin Francis, a long-loved first name with a bonus family connection and a super significant middle. We spoke with Mary to learn more about the process of naming Elin.

After a long fertility journey, Southern California couple Jessica and Kyle Lopez welcomed a daughter named Gwen Catherine in September of 2020. We spoke with Jessica about spiritual signs, celebrity associations, and the process of naming Gwen.

Imagine you had the perfect name picked out ... until your boss gave it to her daughter weeks before your due date! Holly and her husband are scrambling to find a strong girl's name they love every bit as much for their firstborn, and need our help.

Sarah and Adam welcomed their second daughter, Cora Birch, in September 2020. We talked to Sarah about family names, popularity, and strategies for winnowing down the shortlist.

Their daughters' names have built-in symbols: a moon for Luna James and a flower or bird for Lilia Wren. Now they're expecting a third girl, and need a great name with an equally appealing sign.

She's here! Welcome to the latest royal baby, Lilibet "Lili" Diana Mountbatten-Windsor. We have the inside scoop on her name.

They're looking for girl names that work in Spanish and English to go with sisters Sofia, Amalia, and Eloise. This time, they'd love to find a non a-ending name. Bonus points for a literary tie-in, too! The Name Sage dreams up some choices for their new addition.

Lisa and Gene welcomed a daughter in January 2021 they named Natalie Mara — a meaningful choice that honors heritage and cherished loved ones. We talked to Lisa about naming traditions and the process of naming Natalie.

Kinda and Charles Saunders welcomed their sixth child in 2021 — a daughter named Jeneva Mabelle. We interview Kinda about family names, decision-making strategies, and how to name a daughter when you've already used all your favorite girl names.

Rebecca and Mat Norman welcomed their third child, a daughter named Pippa Georgia Bea, at the end of 2020. We chat with Rebecca about how they chose the baby name Pippa for their little girl.

She knew honoring her grandfather Irv with the name Ivy would be perfect for their daughter. But her husband isn’t on board. Now what?

They love quirky, vintage picks with plenty of energy. Their first daughter’s name is Imogene Hazel May. Now Imogene is going to be a big sister, and they need a spirited name to match! Time to ask the Name Sage for some fresh ideas.

Emma and John Parker chose the baby name Henrietta Beatrice for their daughter, born in September of 2020. Here, Emma shares her name story.

Popularity can be deceiving. You can do all the research, taking care to choose a name for your daughter that’s familiar but uncommon, and still be surprised that there’s another Evie in her preschool class. Or maybe she’s the only Amora, but the other Amayas and Aminas that you meet feel uncomfortably similar.

Olivia and Rob chose the fashionable and rare baby name Zara Tiger for their daughter, born in 2019. We talk to Olivia about the baby name process.

We have the inside scoop on the sex of Natalie and Taylor Hanson’s seventh child, and our Name Guru to the Stars predicts the Hanson baby name. Plus, enter our contest for the chance to win $1000!