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Jun 27, 2013
Have you ever wondered why most TV heroes have boring names like Tom and Jack? Lisa Takeuchi Cullen, author of the new novel ‘Pastors’ Wives,’ takes us behind the scenes for a glimpse at the character naming process.
Jun 26, 2013
If you’re looking for an unusual name for your baby, you might have missed some that seem familiar, yet were given to fewer to a very small number of kids across the country, says Angela Mastrodonato of Upswing Baby Names. Flora, anyone? Remy or Ramona?
Jun 25, 2013
Anna Otto of waltzingmorethanmatilda.com scans the night sky for the best names of stars and constellations. But which of them do you think would be usable for a baby?
Jun 24, 2013
Many of you enjoyed Lauren’s blog on how she named her four children so much that you expressed the hope that she’d talk about the origins of their middles. So here it is–the meaningful stories behind Oliver Stellan, Leo Isaac, Phoebe Isla and Jasper Dylan.
Jun 23, 2013
Words as names? The infamous North aside, a surprising number of other word names are to be found in the 2012 most popular list–and Kelly Brady of Name Freak! presents the evidence.
Jun 21, 2013
Why did Kim and Kanye name their newborn daughter North West? And will their child have to cope with a lifetime of jokes? We look at the ins and outs, the why and why nots of the newest celebrity baby name.
Jun 19, 2013
Anna Otto, of the Australian name blog Waltzing More Than Matilda, shares some of her most recent name discoveries, which are drawn from a wide variety of cultures.
Jun 18, 2013
If you’re looking for a color name beyond Violet, Scarlett and Blue, Berry Juice blogger Dantea has come up with some truly unusual choices, from Aero to Xanthene.
Jun 17, 2013
The generic Apple is only the beginning when it comes to delicious, fruity names. Brooke Cussans of Baby Name Pondering offers you a bushel full of more subtle names related to the apple, many kids’ favorite fruit. Anyone care to bite?
Jun 16, 2013
Nameberry’s own Hannah Tenison provides lots of baby name inspiration via the movie directors of Golden Age Hollywood, including such examples as Capra, Conway and Corrigan.
Jun 12, 2013
If you’re looking beyond short, connective middle names for something more substantial, there are many longer possibilities other than the common Elizabeth, says Angela Mastrodonato of Upswing Baby Names.
Jun 11, 2013
In her wonderful essay, Lauren Apfel, aka omnimom, relates the rich history behind the naming of each of her four kids–Oliver, Phoebe, Leo and Jasper.
Jun 10, 2013
If you like the idea of a literary name for your child, Brooke Cussans of Baby Name Pondering suggests that you don’t have to be limited to the names of favorite authors or characters: you can use evocative word names associated with books and reading..
Jun 6, 2013
Cheese? Coffee? Champagne? Shaun Dreisbach at Parents.com offers the final word on the foods that are okay and those you should avoid during pregnancy, with lots of info you probably didn’t know.
Jun 5, 2013
Abby Sandel of appellationmountain.net spots a new trendlet: preppy boys’ names that end in ‘s’, as in Eames, Yates and Keats.
Jun 4, 2013
Brooke Cussans of Baby Name Pondering looks back at some favorite fantasy films of the 1980’s and comes up with a group of exotic name choices.
Jun 3, 2013
Kelli Brady of NameFreak! compares the R-beginning names of the 1950’s to what and where they are today and comes to some interesting conclusions.
Jun 2, 2013
Forget all the gossip–Patty Adams Martinez of parents.com reveals some of the hard facts and real possibilities concerning Kate Middleton’s royal birth plan. Will William be watching?
May 30, 2013
The team at Ready, Set, Baby offers advice on choosing the perfect crib or bassinet for your child, and tips towards a successful sleep regimen.
May 29, 2013
Guest bonus blogger Anna Otto of waltzingmorethanmatilda.com proves that Australian celebrity parents are right up there when it comes to wild and wacky baby names.
May 28, 2013
Sure, the sweet, pretty names are nice enough, but when Suzi Catchpole of Australia’s Babyology was naming her three sons, she wanted names with serious attitude.
May 27, 2013
Guest blogger Angela Mastrodonato of Upswing Baby Names wonders if it’s time to reconsider some names that peaked in popularity a few decades ago–names like Amy and Cynthia and Diana–which have a lot in common with current faves.
May 23, 2013
From Ready, Set, Baby! The Watch and Learn Guide to Your Baby’s First Year, here are valuable tips on how to plan a nursery that will be totally safe for your baby..
May 22, 2013
Guest blogger Isadora Vega of the blog Bewitching Names tells her own name story, refuting the adage that children always grow into their names–and why it may or may not matter.
May 21, 2013
The Joss Whedon Universe is populated with characters with intriguing names–from Harmony to Echo to Serentiy. And here are some of the best, according to Sarah Douglas of Names4real..