News from Guest Writers
We regularly feature guest writers who are experts on various aspects of baby names, name history, and name usage around the globe.
Wed Jul 06 2022
Best G Names for Girls
Some glamorous girls names starting with G, from Gaia to Goldie to Greer.
Sat Jul 02 2022
Waldorf Names: Whimsical and Wonderful
On the roster for Waldorf schools, you'll find children's names ticking many of the hottest trend boxes: names from nature and seasons, history and books, and classics hiding in plain sight. Discover the best names with this aesthetic — often ahead of the curve, sometimes way outside it.
Sat Jul 02 2022
Names Inspired by Tarot Cards
There are 22 major arcana cards in the Tarot deck, each one associated with a name. Guest blogger Isadora Vega interprets tarot card names for us here.
Fri Jun 03 2022
10 German Girls Names To Consider
German names are often overlooked as a source of inspiration, but here are ten girl names we think you'll love. They're either starting to get popular outside Germany, or could do very soon.
Sat Dec 11 2021
Earthy Boy Names: 100+ Friendly and Grounded Ideas
Earthy boy names encompass many styles: old-school "salt of the earth" names, friendly "down-to-earth" names, and ones inspired by nature and the planet we live on. Guest author Brooke Cussans digs up 100+ ideas for your little earthling.
Sat Sep 18 2021
Authors Get to Name Everyone!
Most fiction authors get to name a whole world of characters — but getting it right is a fine art. Author Maria Frazer shares her top tips for choosing names that enhance your story and keep your readers on board.
Sat Aug 28 2021
Real Romani Baby Names Make History
Unearthing a fascinating collection of old Romani names that were used in England around the turn of the last century.
Tue Mar 16 2021
When British Names Stand Out
An American name nerd's fantasy — moving to England, where the names are fanciful and posh. Or are they? Guest blogger Gabrielle Carolina gives us an expat's perspective of naming habits across the pond.
Thu Apr 27 2017
French Boys’ Names: From the Top 100 in France
Names that are super popular in France which could catch on here.
Mon Apr 24 2017
10 Great Girl Names from the French Top 100
10 great names from the French popularity lists.
Thu Apr 20 2017
What Will Be the Next Liam…and Sophia?
Names like Liam and Sophia have become thoroughly integrated into American nomenclature. What’s next?
Tue Apr 18 2017
International Baby Names: Boston Marathon winners
Taking a look at some of the more interesting international names of past Boston Marathon winners.
Sun Apr 16 2017
Pregnancy Tips: Organizing your home pre-baby
Some practical tips for organizing your home pre-baby that you might not have thought of.
Thu Apr 13 2017
Inventive Baby Names for your Tech-Savvy Tot
Inventive inventor and other tech-savvy baby names.
Tue Apr 11 2017
Lion King Baby Names: Simba, Nala, Timon
The animal stars of the Disney classic, “The Lion King” have had some influence on baby names. Proves you don’t have to be a Princess.
Sun Apr 09 2017
What Will the Next Zuckerbaby be Named?
Sophie’s predictions for the forthcoming babies of celebrity dads Mark Zuckerberg, Oscar Isaac, Peter Dinklage and more.
Thu Apr 06 2017
12 Great Shakespeare Names: Ophelia, Orlando, Oberon
A National Poetry Month salute to one of the greatest character namers of all time–the Bard of Avon.
Tue Apr 04 2017
Starbaby Report for March: Azalea, Lyric and two Judes
All the celebrity babies born in March, including the new Cumberbatch boy and Tori Spelling’s 5th.
Tue Mar 21 2017
Baby Name Namesakes: Harriet Beecher Stowe in the UK
A genealogist’s thoughts on how an American author became a British baby namesake.
Sun Mar 19 2017
Naming Rules from a 6-year-old Name Nerd
Having some fun with Claire Shefchik and her early childhood name notebooks. Do you have any of your childhood name lists?
Thu Mar 16 2017
Lucky Baby Names: The Luck of the (Non) Irish
For St. Patrick’s Day, names that mean lucky–but aren’t necessarily Irish!
Tue Mar 14 2017
Baby Names Right Up Your Street
Place-names are hot: continents, countries, states, cities, boroughs–and now even street names get their turn.
Sun Mar 12 2017
Baby Name Remorse: Helping Your Children Love Their Names
We’ve all heard about parents’ name remorse, but what if it’s the child who doesn’t like his or her name? Here are a few tips on helping them embrace their name.
Tue Mar 07 2017
Movie Names: Alfred Hitchcock’s Golden Girls
Most of Hitchcock’s thriller masterpieces featured glamorous, cool, collected blonde beauties; here are some of their names that you might want to share.