Sep 24, 2014
Jewish New Year Names: 15 neglected biblical boys
Call me Ishmael–or Jethro or Joah. 15 neglected biblical boys’ names to commemorate the Jewish High Holy Days.
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Sep 6, 2014
Steampunk Baby Names: Victorian tech
Are you a Steampunk aficionado? Here’s Nephele’s rich, long list of related choices, from Arronax to Brisco to Zylpha–and some more ordinary names in-between.
Sep 1, 2014
Notable September Names: Hugo, Indigo and Jane
Introducing Kelly McDonald, our terrific new intern, who has taken over the monthly notable names blog,–and this initial one has some excellent picks.
Aug 20, 2014
The Two Aggies: Agatha and Agnes unbuttoned
Making the case for reviving the two Aggies–transforming -the formerly fusty Agnes and Agatha into quaint and charming modern choices.
Aug 17, 2014
Literary Namesakes: Last names first
Guest bloger Jackie of namesplash serves up a massively comprehensive menu of author surname possibilities, from Alcott to Yeats. Which do you like? Any to add?
Aug 5, 2014
What Names Are Ripe for Revival?
Nameberry is full of wonderful old baby names just waiting to be rediscovered. Which do you nominate as ripest for revival?
Jul 29, 2014
Black Baby Names: African-American traditions
Guest blogger Elisabeth Waugaman looks at the history of African-American names, and in particular at the influence of slavery.
Jul 24, 2014
Ancient Place Names: Alalia, Salona and Thessaly
There’s a certain romance to ancient place names…Alalia, Illyria, Thessaly…and Eleanor Nickerson has found some great ones.
Jul 10, 2014
Unique Names from US History: Anaximander, anyone?
Guest blogger Andrew Osterdahl shares some of his ‘Strangest Names in American History’ collection of weirdly named US politicians. Have any to add?
Jul 3, 2014
Early American Names Beyond George & Martha: What names were popular then and why?
Guest blogger Brian Tomlin examines the roots of the baby names that were widely used in early 19th century America–presidential, literary and biblical.
Jun 30, 2014
Noteworthy Names of July : Jacqueline, Nelson & Nathaniel
Some notable July-related names connected to eminent personages and historic events.
Jun 25, 2014
Higher Ed Names: Collegiate choices from Augustana to Yale
There are tons of cool collegiate choices for baby names, from Reed to Rowan to Hendrix. Here are 20 of the best.
Jun 23, 2014
Names That Age Well
Which names transcend the kind of date-stamping that tells you Shirley is getting on 80 or Susan is a Baby Boomer or Mason was born in the Age of Kardashian?
Jun 17, 2014
Auto Pioneer Baby Names: Ford, Nash, Hudson & Tucker
Automotive history provides Nick Turner with some great name inspiration to share–such as Tucker, Hudson, Nash, and Maxwell.
Jun 16, 2014
Unusual Vintage Names: Which might come back?
Once in the Top 200, these names have fallen off the list completely. Which ones deserve to be revived? Otis? Viola? Freddie? Cast your votes!
Jun 5, 2014
Medievalizing a Name: Elizabeth to Elisende
Want to de-modernize one of the Top 10 girls’ names? Abby Sandel offers some historic suggestions from the Middle Ages.
Jun 2, 2014
Notable Names of June: Judy, Audie and Pearl
Denise Potter looks back through history to find notable names tied to the month of June, from ancient Rome to recent Hollywood.
May 21, 2014
Memorial Day Names 2014: 15 great Civil War hero names
Looking back on this Memorial Day to salute some of the historic, mostly heroic, Civil War generals–with names like Jubal, Zealous and Speed. Happy Memorial Day weekend!
May 20, 2014
What’s Your Favorite Mythological Name?
Mythological names are newly stylish for modern babies. Which are your favorites, and would you give one to your child?
May 15, 2014
Pairing Up the Most Unpopular Names of the Past: Orange & Leafy
Arika Okrent takes a look at the lower depths of the pop lists from 1880 to 1932, and makes some fascinatingly eccentric finds, pairing them into such couples as Orange and Leafy, and Okey and Erie.
Apr 30, 2014
Merry Month of May Names: Archibald, Arabella & Malcolm
A big bouquet of historic May names, courtesy of Denise K. Potter, including an astronaut, an aviator, an activist and an athlete.
Apr 20, 2014
Old Names That Sound New: Ione, Nova and Archer
You’ve just come upon a name that sounds fresh and new to you–Ione, say, or Archer. But guest blogger Angela Mastroianni points out that some of these stylish “new” names have surprising solid roots.
Apr 14, 2014
Vintage Nicknames: Ready to wake after a long nap?
These vintage nickname names have been off the U.S. Top 1000 list for 40 years or more. But many sound charming and baby-appropriate and may be due to rise again.
Apr 2, 2014
Historic Baby Names of April: From Augustine to Truman
April is a particularly rich month for finding historic namesakes: In her continuing monthly series, Denise Potter picks out some of the most significant–and inspirational. Which ones might inspire you?
Mar 23, 2014
Old Testament Baby Names: On choosing Job
When Rebekah Anderson decided to name her son Job — Job as in the Bible, not as in your everyday work — she got a lot of negative reactions. But the worst one of all was silence.