Guest Name Experts

Allison and her husband are at a loss for boy names. They hate all of the choices on each other's lists — besides the much-too-popular Jack, that is. Is there a name that can bridge their style gap, or should they discount popularity and opt for the one name they've always liked? Nameberry's consultants weigh in with help from The Amazing Baby Name Book coauthor Amy Ephron.

Nameberry's experts hear from Danielle, who wants to name her June baby June — but not because it's her birth month! Will strangers judge her and think she named her baby uncreatively? We tackle this baby name dilemma with help from a Berry with personal experience and baby name consultant Colleen Slagen.

Names hold immense power in mythology and fairy tales, symbolizing identity, truth, and protection for their bearers. Guest author Sara Ricords reveals how the right name can break curses, outsmart enemies, or help a hero remember who they truly are.

Time to take a fresh look at compound names for girls! Goodbye Maryann, today's unique smoosh names are inspired by nature, literature, pop culture and more.

Guest author Summer Richardson shares insight into baby name trends among Black Americans today.

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

Catalonia, in north-east Spain, has its own distinct language, culture... and names! Guest author Emily McBride reports on what's trending in the nurseries of Barcelona, and finds more Catalan names you might fall in love with.

Many parents worry that our favorite name is about to be the Next Big Thing. That's exactly what happened to Kathleen Donohoe and her husband, who named their son Liam shortly before it shot to the top of the charts. Find out why they have no regrets, and how Liam's name fits perfectly into the story of their family.

You've looked up the meaning of your favorite name, you love it... and then another source says it means something totally different! How do you know which one is right? Aili Winstanley Channer explains why, for many well-known names, there's room for both.

Italian Jewish names, from the now-endangered Judeo-Italian language, are a rich set combining various cultural influences. We take a tour of the names once popular in the Italian Jewish community.

Greek and Norse mythology names are trendy and familiar, but what do you know about names from Slavic and Baltic mythology? Guest blogger Naomi Kaye Honova shares 40+ legendary names with Pagan roots.

Presenting a pantheon of powerful Thor-inspired names of Norse gods and goddesses, from Freya to Gunnar, Magnus to Odin.

There are so many inspiring saint names beyond the obvious candidates. Here are a selection of favorites that are both unusual and stylish.

If you want your baby to grow up to be an attorney, give him one of these names, says a new study.

As I start sending out my novel to literary agents, I’m frustrated by having to submit an author name. I have been through so many iterations of my name that I hardly know who I am anymore.

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

Baby girl names new to the Nameberry database that may appeal to parents in search of a unique choice.

Babies named Corona may seem far-fetched in the midst of the current coronavirus crisis, but there’s a long history of disaster-inspired baby names.

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Lots of name inspiration for a November baby, including such notable namesakes as Lincoln and Darwin.

Hot news! The latest British popularity figures are here! Olivia and Oliver are still #1, but there are also lots of surprises!

First ladies, astronauts, writers and inventors all make notable namesakes for a July babe.

Kelli Brady’s highly anticipated annual analysis of the real baby name popularity of 2018–aka her Playground Analysis.

Names of baby-worthy heroes, heroines and events tied to the chilly month of December.

Intriguingly exotic names from the creation myths of various cultures.