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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.

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.
Hispanic Heritage Names: Inspirational Namesakes
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.
Elizabeth: The Name That Has Everything
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.
Ancient Names for Babies
Sun Aug 27 2023

Ancient Names for Babies

Ancient Greek and Roman baby names are rising in popularity for modern babies.
Top Czech Names Follow International Trends
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.
Nickname Spotlight: Getting to Gus
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.
Judeo-Italian Names Honor History
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.
Girl Names You Never Knew Were in the Top 50
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.
Quirky Favorite Baby Names in 10 Top Cities
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.
Stunning Spanish Names for Girls and Boys
Thu Jul 13 2023

Stunning Spanish Names for Girls and Boys

20 of our favorite Spanish names that deserve to be used worldwide.
Illegal Baby Names Banned Around the World
Wed Jul 12 2023

Illegal Baby Names Banned Around the World

These illegal baby names are so outrageous, they wound up in court.
Japanese Baby Names Have International Appeal
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.
Spanish Nature Names Soar Beyond Luna
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.
Irish Baby Names: Rare in the US
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!
Australia's Top Baby Names of 2022
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.
20 Chic French Names You Should Know About
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?