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.

Best S Names for Girls
Sat Jul 16 2022

Best S Names for Girls

Move over Sophia — here are 15 stunning girl names starting with S, from Sabine to Sylvie.
Best K Names for Boys
Sun Jul 10 2022

Best K Names for Boys

A look at how K names have been overlooked, including 15 kicking K names for boys that we need more recognition.
Best K Names for Girls
Sat Jul 09 2022

Best K Names for Girls

Why have K girl names been so misunderstood? Let's take a fresh look at some underrated girl names starting with K that move beyond Kylie and Kayla.
Indian Names: 25 evergreen choices
Fri Jul 08 2022

Indian Names: 25 evergreen choices

Chetana Sagiraju, founder of a leading Indian parenting website, MomJunction, introduces 25 classic names commonly used for boy and girl babies in India.
Best G Names for Girls
Wed Jul 06 2022

Best G Names for Girls

Some glamorous girls names starting with G, from Gaia to Goldie to Greer.
Waldorf Names: Whimsical and Wonderful
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.
Names Inspired by Tarot Cards
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.
10 German Girls Names To Consider
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.
Earthy Boy Names: 100+ Friendly and Grounded Ideas
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.
Real Romani Baby Names Make History
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.
When British Names Stand Out
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.
French Boys’ Names: From the Top 100 in France
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.
10 Great Girl Names from the French Top 100
Mon Apr 24 2017

10 Great Girl Names from the French Top 100

10 great names from the French popularity lists.
What Will  Be the Next Liam…and Sophia?
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.
Inventive Baby Names for your Tech-Savvy Tot
Thu Apr 13 2017

Inventive Baby Names for your Tech-Savvy Tot

Inventive inventor and other tech-savvy baby names.
Lion King Baby Names: Simba, Nala, Timon
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.
What Will the Next Zuckerbaby be Named?
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.
12 Great Shakespeare Names: Ophelia, Orlando, Oberon
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.
When Name Nerds Name Pets
Sun Apr 02 2017

When Name Nerds Name Pets

How does a name-obsessed nerd go about naming a pet?
Baby Name Namesakes: Harriet Beecher Stowe in the UK
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.
Naming Rules from a 6-year-old Name Nerd
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?
Lucky Baby Names: The Luck of the (Non) Irish
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!