News from Guest Writers

Guest writer Zara Zong tells the story of the names she was given, in China and America, and the name she chose for herself.

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.

Unearthing a fascinating collection of old Romani names that were used in England around the turn of the last century.

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.

A fascinating compilation of lively, almost-forgotten old diminutives that deserve a new look, by Eleanor Nickerson aka Elea of the blog British Baby Names.

Names that are super popular in France which could catch on here.

10 great names from the French popularity lists.

Names like Liam and Sophia have become thoroughly integrated into American nomenclature. What’s next?

Taking a look at some of the more interesting international names of past Boston Marathon winners.

Some practical tips for organizing your home pre-baby that you might not have thought of.

Inventive inventor and other tech-savvy baby names.

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.

Sophie’s predictions for the forthcoming babies of celebrity dads Mark Zuckerberg, Oscar Isaac, Peter Dinklage and more.

A National Poetry Month salute to one of the greatest character namers of all time–the Bard of Avon.

All the celebrity babies born in March, including the new Cumberbatch boy and Tori Spelling’s 5th.

How does a name-obsessed nerd go about naming a pet?

A genealogist’s thoughts on how an American author became a British baby namesake.

Having some fun with Claire Shefchik and her early childhood name notebooks. Do you have any of your childhood name lists?

For St. Patrick’s Day, names that mean lucky–but aren’t necessarily Irish!

Place-names are hot: continents, countries, states, cities, boroughs–and now even street names get their turn.

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.

Most of Hitchcock’s thriller masterpieces featured glamorous, cool, collected blonde beauties; here are some of their names that you might want to share.

We commemorate International Women’s Day with the names of the strong women who have become leaders of their countries.

These names’ associations with famous foods makes them all the more appealing.

Is there pressure on a girl named Faith to be particularly faithful? Grace to be graceful, Prudence to be prudent? Here’s one such bearer’s take on the subject.