Aug 30, 2015
Buried Treasures on the British List
Some interesting possibilities from the lower regions of the England/Wales list.
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Aug 27, 2015
Freshly Picked Flowers for the Name Garden
Guest blogger Nicole Aube finds a bouquet of fresh substitutes for some of the overgrown names in the garden.
Aug 23, 2015
Buyer Beware: Fictional Villain Names
Before you pick a name like Bellatrix, Jezebel or Lex, be aware of the bad rep that precedes them.
Aug 20, 2015
The Latest Starbaby Predictions
Predictions for the Kimye baby boy name–and beyond. How do yours compare?
Aug 18, 2015
When Not to Use an Honor Name
In principle it’s great to honor a relative–but are there times when it just doesn’t work?
Aug 16, 2015
Arthurian Names Beyond Morgan and Merlin
We all know Lancelot and Galahad and Elaine, but here are some intriguing, less familiar names from Arthurian legend.
Aug 13, 2015
Thinking Outside the Popularity Box
How to find a less popular cousin of today’s top names.
Aug 11, 2015
The Trendiest Dog Names
Thinking of using Hudson or Finn, Ivy or Aurora? Your baby might just find a canine cousin living next door.
Aug 9, 2015
A Different Kind of College Ranking
Rah, rah, rah, for the most popular collegiate baby names!
Aug 6, 2015
Names from Current Kids’ TV Shows
Could watching TV with your toddler inspire the new baby’s name?
Aug 4, 2015
Best Botanical Baby Names
Adelia, Cassia, Zinnia–some of the lovely choices found among the scientific botanical names.
Aug 2, 2015
A Host of TV Baby Names
Many TV hosts have classic names, but there are a few others with less common ones.
Jul 30, 2015
Starbaby Inspirations and Variations
Try inspiration rather than imitation when considering high-profile starbaby names.
Jul 28, 2015
Nerdy Namesakes: Brilliant Biologists
From Darwin to Huxley to Watson, some interesting options from the field of biology.
Jul 23, 2015
10 Marvelous Muppet Names
Some Muppet names that sound a lot more human and wearable than Fozzie and Gonzo!
Jul 21, 2015
Great Alternatives to the Top Boy Names
Substituting the unusual for the most popular boys names–Lysander for Alexander? What are your suggestions?
Jul 19, 2015
Great Alternatives to the Top Girl Names
Love Emma or Sophia but want something more unusual? The Art of Naming can help.
Jul 14, 2015
VER-y Chic Names for Girls
Sometimes, it’s not a first initial or an ending sound but a string of letters that creates a baby name trend.
Jul 12, 2015
Picking an English Name in China
How an American from Memphis helps Chinese people find the best English name.
Jul 7, 2015
Rewriting Shakespeare….and His Names
How writer Christina June revised Othello, and its names, for a new generation of teen readers.
Jul 5, 2015
Unisex Names of the 2014 Top 1000
Kelli Brady’s exhaustive analysis of just where the 2014 popular names stand on the gender divide.
Jun 30, 2015
10 Xcellent Underused Baby Names
X is definitely a trendy name du jour–here are some more unusual x-names for girls and boys.