Aug 12, 2019
Biblical Girl Names for Now
Some unexpected option for girls found in the pages of the New Testament.
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Aug 11, 2019
Cool Character Names: Secret Shakespeareans
There are some wonderfully cool character names among the boy players in Shakespeare’s plays.
Jul 14, 2019
Ancient Greek Names That Work Great Today
Here are 14 ancient Greek names of deities and historic figures that could work for a child of today.
Jun 27, 2019
Notable Namesake Names of July
First ladies, astronauts, writers and inventors all make notable namesakes for a July babe.
Jun 10, 2019
Deep Baby Names: Let’s get philosophical!
by Linda Rosenkrantz Not many parents dream of their kids growing up to be philosophers. And yet there’s something to be said for namesakes who have pondered the universe, searching for meaning: the big thinkers with big ideas. These philosopher names come from a diversity of periods and cultures. And if some of them sound too […]
May 24, 2019
Memorial Day Namesakes: Alburtus to Loyola
A celebration of notable namesakes born in the year of the first Memorial Day
Apr 29, 2019
Names for May Babies
A springtime bouquet of May baby names, from May and Maia to Emerson and Esmeralda
Mar 25, 2019
Lunar Names: Jupiter Moon Naming Contest!
Make scientific history by enter this contest to name the newly-discovered moons of Jupiter.
Mar 18, 2019
Aries Baby Names: Amazing Astrological Names
An astronomical number of great aries baby names.
Mar 12, 2019
Unique Baby Names: GAL and Guy Names
Some unusual and unique baby names starting with Gal, for girls and boys.
Mar 8, 2019
Girl Names: For International Women’s Day
It’s International Women’s Day–a perfect moment to celebrate the historic diversity of names in the new US Congress.
Feb 10, 2019
Black History Names: Amazing Women Athletes
Black History Month name inspiration from some amazing women athletes!
Feb 3, 2019
February Baby Names to Inspire You
A short month long on baby name inspiration, from Norman Rockwell to Jimi Hendrix to Amy Tan.
Jan 24, 2019
Unique Baby Names, Nameberry Style!
Brilliantly original names chosen by a single Nameberry visitor last year–offering inspirational ideas for other creative baby namers.
Dec 31, 2018
Notable Names for December Babies: Winter, Holly and Bodhi
Names of baby-worthy heroes, heroines and events tied to the chilly month of December.
Dec 25, 2018
Creation Stories Names Beyond Adam and Eve
Intriguingly exotic names from the creation myths of various cultures.
Dec 23, 2018
12 Christmas-Born Celeb Names: Conrad, Clarissa & Cosima
14 celebs who celebrate their birthdays on Christmas Day.
Nov 29, 2018
December Baby Names: Helena to Huckleberry
Some wonderful namesakes for a December baby, from Rosa Parks to Charles Dickens.
Nov 20, 2018
12 Tasty Thanksgiving Names
A menu of tasty Thanksgiving names from Thursday to Tom to Truman
Nov 8, 2018
Happy Veteran’s Day: Unusual World War Hero Names
For Veteran’s Day, unusual names from the annals of World War 1.
Nov 1, 2018
Great Anglo-American Baby Names for Harry and Meghan
Our British name authority Eleanor Nickerson offers her enlightened opinions on the leading baby name favorite possibilities for Meghan and Harry’s baby.
Oct 28, 2018
Boo! Spirit Names for Halloween; From Enid to Lilith
In the spirit of Halloween, names whose meanings relate to spirits. Have fun!
Oct 15, 2018
10 Years of Baby Names
Nameberry celebrates its tenth anniversary with a look at how baby names have changed in the past ten years.