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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thu Oct 12 2023
Hindu Names With Beautiful Meanings
Hindu names with bright and beautiful meanings relating to light, joy, love, family and prosperity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fri Sep 15 2023
Hispanic Heritage Names: Inspirational Namesakes
Hispanic heritage names honor Latinx and Spanish celebrities and heroes, from Rita Moreno to Carmelo Anthony.
Fri Sep 08 2023
Elizabeth: The Name That Has Everything
In honor of Queen Elizabeth II, who died one year ago today, a deeper look at her extraordinary name and its many amazing variations.
Sun Aug 27 2023
Ancient Names for Babies
Ancient Greek and Roman baby names are rising in popularity for modern babies.
Tue Aug 22 2023
Top Czech Names Follow International Trends
The most popular Czech names for 2022 are here! Many of the Top 50 baby names have remained stable over the years, but recently international trends have begun to influence the Czech charts.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Nickname Spotlight: Getting to Gus
Do you love the nickname Gus, but would prefer a more unusual route to it than August or Augustus? Here's a world of options ranging from familiar Angus to rare gems like Finegas.
Tue Jul 25 2023
Judeo-Italian Names Honor History
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.
Fri Jul 21 2023
Girl Names You Never Knew Were in the Top 50
These much-loved girl names are all in the Top 50... just not in the USA! We've picked out 50 of the best baby girl names from international popularity charts, as inspiring choices that are fresh and unusual, but shared with sisters around the world.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Quirky Favorite Baby Names in 10 Top Cities
Names and trends across the English-speaking world are similar in some ways – and very different in others! We take a closer look at the quirkiest local favorites in cities around the world.
Thu Jul 13 2023
Stunning Spanish Names for Girls and Boys
20 of our favorite Spanish names that deserve to be used worldwide.
Wed Jul 12 2023
Illegal Baby Names Banned Around the World
These illegal baby names are so outrageous, they wound up in court.
Thu Jul 06 2023
Japanese Baby Names Have International Appeal
Japanese names are stylish and significant, and increasingly on trend today. If you want to honor Japanese heritage or a connection to the language and culture, here is a beginner's guide to beautiful and meaningful Japanese names.
Tue Jun 27 2023
Spanish Nature Names Soar Beyond Luna
Move over Luna, here are our picks of the best Spanish nature names of 2022.
Fri Jun 23 2023
Irish Baby Names: Rare in the US
These rare Irish baby names are all well loved in their native land, but virtually unknown outside of it. And, crucially, all are simple to say and spell!
Tue Jun 13 2023
Australia's Top Baby Names of 2022
Oliver remains the undisputed top Aussie name, while Charlotte reclaims the top spot by a whisker! Plus, discover the biggest trends in Aussie baby names, from laid-back nicknames to classic revivals, and see how they compare to the rest of the world.
Sat Jun 10 2023
20 Chic French Names You Should Know About
Fresh from Paris, these are head-turningly cool names that most English-speakers haven't discovered yet. Who's up for a playdate with Loup, Ninon, or Mazarine?