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International Baby Name News

Here you'll find news about names around the world, including popularity updates and analysis of name usage and style in a range of countries and cultures. Included are blogs on international baby names for girls and for boys. You also might want to explore lists of International Baby Names, browse the latest rosters of Popular Names around the world, or search Baby Name Origins.

New Popular Irish Names Revealed
Sun Mar 17 2024

New Popular Irish Names Revealed

The latest popular Irish names data has just been released, and it’s a treasure trove of fascinating options from the Emerald Isle! Explore the biggest risers and fallers of the year, as well as some of the hottest name trends in Ireland right now.
Day and Night Names Shine All The Time
Wed Mar 13 2024

Day and Night Names Shine All The Time

Celebrating a baby born at sunrise, sunset, or midnight? These names from all around the world celebrate special times of the day, from dawn till dusk and back again.
Arabic Names Are Going Mainstream
Sun Mar 10 2024

Arabic Names Are Going Mainstream

Arabic baby names are a huge, diverse treasure trove. Here are some of our favorites: popular options, rare Arabic names, and ones which bridge cultures.
Inspirational Names of Forgotten Feminists
Fri Mar 08 2024

Inspirational Names of Forgotten Feminists

Discover 20 of the most intriguing obscure names belonging to some incredible forgotten feminists from around the world.
Welsh Names Celebrate St David’s Day
Fri Mar 01 2024

Welsh Names Celebrate St David’s Day

In honor of Wales's national festival, here are the coolest, cutest and most legendary Welsh names.
The Basics of Choosing a Japanese Name
Sat Feb 24 2024

The Basics of Choosing a Japanese Name

A beginner's guide to beautiful and meaningful Japanese names.
African American Names: Early Day, Place, and Word Names
Fri Feb 09 2024

African American Names: Early Day, Place, and Word Names

The earliest African American names included day names, place names, and word names that sound very 21st century.
Popular Dutch Names We Should Borrow
Thu Feb 08 2024

Popular Dutch Names We Should Borrow

Dutch baby names are a small but mighty subset of international baby names. The most popular Dutch name in the US is Skylar, a variation of the surname Schuyler. Rhett, which derived from the Dutch surname de Raedt, and Van, a Dutch preposition, also rank in the US Top 1000. Dutch social insurance bank SVB.
The Top Global Names Right Now
Tue Feb 06 2024

The Top Global Names Right Now

The popularity of baby names is usually country or even region-specific. But as the world gets smaller, there's a growing cadre of names that rank highly on the lists of a wide range of countries.
French Names You'll Want To Borrow Now
Sun Feb 04 2024

French Names You'll Want To Borrow Now

Discover the hottest names in France right now, plus rare gems you may want to add to your list.
The 100+ Poshest Names in Britain
Mon Jan 22 2024

The 100+ Poshest Names in Britain

Posh British baby names are famed for their characteristic quirk and charm. We analyze the latest Telegraph announcements to reveal the top choices that exemplify that oh-so-British blend of elegance and eccentricity.
New International Names: A World Of Possibility
Thu Jan 11 2024

New International Names: A World Of Possibility

New international names are entering the American name pool from around the world at an ever-faster pace, as parents look for names that connect to their countries of origin or ancestral heritage. Take a look at some of the best, from A-Z.
Hawaiian Names: The Ultimate Guide
Fri Jan 05 2024

Hawaiian Names: The Ultimate Guide

Hawaiian names are enjoying wider use far beyond the shores of the Hawaiian islands. Here is a complete guide to Hawaiian names.
Happy New Year Names
Sun Dec 31 2023

Happy New Year Names

A New Year’s baby is a double new beginning. Ring in the year with our guide to names celebrating dawning hope and a fresh start, plus some birthday namesakes.
Surprisingly International Baby Names
Mon Dec 11 2023

Surprisingly International Baby Names

What are surprisingly international baby names? They're names that are uncommon in the US, but have roots in multiple languages, and work in many more!
Scandinavian Names That Are Ready to Travel the World
Sun Nov 19 2023

Scandinavian Names That Are Ready to Travel the World

Love Nordic culture, and names like Astrid and Soren? Here are more that should be on your list — plus the most popular baby names in Sweden, Norway and Denmark right now.
How to Pick the Perfect Multilingual Name
Sun Nov 05 2023

How to Pick the Perfect Multilingual Name

Finding a name that works across languages AND which you love can be a challenge — and an opportunity to tie cultures together. Read our top tips for getting the balance right.
Cherokee Names Are All-American
Fri Nov 03 2023

Cherokee Names Are All-American

Drawing from her own background, Angel Thomas looks at the naming practices, and the names themselves, of the Cherokee culture.
Names That Bridge Cultures: Arya to Zahara
Sun Oct 22 2023

Names That Bridge Cultures: Arya to Zahara

Looking for a baby name that crosses cultures and travels easily? These international names have roots in more than one language.
Hindu Names With Beautiful Meanings
Thu Oct 12 2023

Hindu Names With Beautiful Meanings

Hindu names with bright and beautiful meanings relating to light, joy, love, family and prosperity.
Canadian Names Unite the Nation
Mon Oct 09 2023

Canadian Names Unite the Nation

Canada's newly-published top baby names of 2022, plus the fastest climbers, and the most popular names in every province.
150+ European Baby Boy Names
Fri Sep 29 2023

150+ European Baby Boy Names

European boy names don't stop at Leo and Lucas! Here are our favorite stylish, sophisticated, under-the-radar European baby names for boys.
Truly Unique Names You’ll Never Meet IRL
Mon Sep 25 2023

Truly Unique Names You’ll Never Meet IRL

Truly unique baby names we can (almost) guarantee you'll never hear in the wild! From Anstice to Zennor, these 20 cool choices have never charted in the US.
Spanish Surnames
Thu Sep 21 2023

Spanish Surnames

How many Garcias do you know? Here is the newest data on the most common Spanish surnames in the US today.
New Study Determines the Top Jewish Names
Sat Sep 16 2023

New Study Determines the Top Jewish Names

Shana Tova! Just in time for the High Holidays, a new study reveals the most popular Jewish names from the 1950s to today.