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.
Thu Apr 05 2018
Top City Baby Names Around the World
These are Nameberry’s most popular baby names in 23 cities around the world.
Wed Apr 04 2018
Classic and Creative Baby Names in the News
By Clare Bristow This week’s news includes names from the ancient world, Europe and the 1990s, plus some of the most gloriously unusual names you’ll hear this year. 1990s names: not the next big thing Do you believe everything you read on the internet? Despite the rumors, 1990s names are not about to make a […]
Wed Mar 28 2018
Newsy Names this Week: Aberdeen, Hercules and Via
A wrap-up of all the interesting baby name news this week.
Wed Mar 21 2018
Baby Name News: Hemingway, Gatsby, Ultra-Violet & Boston-Blu
Baby names in the news this week include brothers named Hemingway and Gatsby, the latest Scottish choices, an 11-sibling family…and more.
Wed Mar 14 2018
Popularity, trends and a new baby Princess
Adrienne, Moon, Lumi, Deacon and Dash all appear in this week’s baby name news.
Sun Mar 11 2018
The Top Welsh Names in Wales
Welsh names like Dylan and Morgan and Megan are familiar to everyone, but what other native Welsh names do Welsh parents actually use?
Wed Mar 07 2018
A Girl Called Liam
By Clare Bristow This week’s baby name news includes the latest trends in Ireland, girls with traditional male names, and the new Big Bang baby Banned baby names: Liam and Marseille You’ve probably heard the saying that when a dog bites a man, it’s not news, but when a man bites a dog, that’s news. This […]
Wed Feb 28 2018
Sweet Spots and Super Smooshes
In name news this week, Scottish place names, smooshes, and much more.
Mon Feb 26 2018
Celebrity Baby Names: International Oscar Noms
This year’s Oscar nominee list includes some notable international names.
Wed Feb 21 2018
International Name News: From Hollywood to London to Moscow
Celebrity and other baby names from around the world are in the news this week.
Thu Feb 15 2018
24 Great International Names from the Winter Olympics
Two dozen intriguing name possibilities from the global participants in the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Wed Feb 07 2018
Baby Name News: Starbabies, Spanish and Super Bowl names
A mix of celebrity, international and Super Bowl names make our baby name news round-up this week.
Thu Jan 25 2018
60 Highly Unusual Names Ready to Pop
These 60 unusual baby names are attracting the most fresh attention from our visitors.
Wed Jan 17 2018
Unusual Baby Names: Aries to Zebedee
In the name news this week, unusual names and international faves.
Tue Jan 16 2018
Boy Baby Names: Can Remy Be Saved?
The Name Sage’s wise advice on whether to use the family name Remy.
Wed Jan 10 2018
Baby Name News: Grayson, Harlow and Zel
Baby name news of the week from here and abroad.
Tue Jan 09 2018
Indian Baby Names in the Spotlight: Aziz to Sanjay
The increased visibility of Indian celebrities has introduced some interesting new options onto the baby name landscape.
Sun Jan 07 2018
British Baby Name Trends 2017
We’re always delighted to have Eleanor Nickerson’s always fascinating annual round-up of the year in British baby naming.
Wed Dec 20 2017
Baby Name News: Scottish, Star Wars and Starbabies
Baby name news this week includes Star Wars, Swooshes, starbabies, Scottish names and a set of sextuplets.
Wed Dec 13 2017
2017 Baby Names: Name pockets, pet names and more
The latest baby name news from celebrities, Ireland, Spain and the world of dogs.
Wed Dec 06 2017
City Baby Names and other newsy names
This week’s baby name news includes city names like Memphis and Irish names like Merrigan.
Wed Dec 06 2017
Anglo-Spanish Sister Names
The Name Sage helps find a sister name for Mila that works in both Spanish and English.
Wed Nov 29 2017
Popular Baby Names: From Nameberry, Italy and Celebrityville
Baby name popularity, here and abroad, is highlighted in this week’s name news.