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Jun 1, 2022

How I Named My Baby: Yani Rose

Desiree and Eduardo put a modern spin on their mothers' names for their daughter's name, Yani Rose. It's a perfect blend of her Puerto Rican and Mexican heritage — carrying on the stories of her ancestors.

May 4, 2022

How I Named My Baby: Kinsley Arin

Jasmine and Kevin combined two family traditions with their daughter's name — Kinsley Arin Wiggins. Her KAW initials are passed down from her father, and Arin is based on a family name from Jasmine's side. We talk to Jasmine and Kevin about Kinsley's name story.

Apr 6, 2022

How I Named My Baby: Salem Tate

Allison and Jacob honor loved ones through each of their children's names, but their top girl name, Salem, had no family connections. Until a fateful birthday, that is. We spoke to Allison about Salem's name story.

Mar 23, 2022

How I Named My Baby: Quest Aiko

Kris and Noah Romero choose meaningful names for their children that reflect their family's values and love of hip hop. When they found out they were expecting their fifth child, it was clear his or her name would be Quest. We talk to Noah and Kris about their daughter's name story.

Mar 2, 2022

Gorgeous Girl Names Starting with E

A cornucopia of E names for girls that go way beyond Emily and Emma.

Jan 26, 2022

How I Named My Baby: Olive Rebecca

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.

Jan 19, 2022

Should I Change My Toddler's Name?

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.

Nov 24, 2021

How I Named My Baby: Aria Sloane

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.

Nov 3, 2021

Name Sage: Spirited Names for Rosie's Sister

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?

Oct 19, 2021

Ask the Name Guru: Can I Use an Honor Name Without the Honor?

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.

Oct 13, 2021

How I Named My Baby: Julian Belle

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.

Oct 6, 2021

Name Sage: Naming a Sister for Nora Penelope

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.

Sep 28, 2021

Keeping the Tradition Alive: 150+ Years of Ursula and Mildred

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?

Sep 8, 2021

How I Named My Baby: Elin Francis

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.

Aug 11, 2021

How I Named My Baby: Gwen Catherine

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.

Aug 4, 2021

Name Sage: Strong Girl Names Like Margot

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.

Jul 28, 2021

How I Named My Baby: Cora Birch

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.

Jul 21, 2021

Name Sage: Girl Names Tied to Symbols

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.

Jun 6, 2021

Meghan and Harry's Royal Baby Name: Lilibet Diana!

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

Jun 2, 2021

Name Sage: A Sister for Sofia, Amalia, and Eloise

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.

May 26, 2021