Name Meanings

Name meanings are the focus of these news stories, exploring what names mean and how those meanings affect your name choices and your child's psychology. To search all baby names by meaning, see our central page of lists organized by Name Meanings.

July Names Turn up the Heat
Tue Jul 01 2025

July Names Turn up the Heat

July baby names are some of the hottest around, relating to all things summer and sunshine, as well as notable events, figures, and holidays in July.
Sunny Summer Solstice Names for Girls
Sat Jun 21 2025

Sunny Summer Solstice Names for Girls

Fresh and surprising summer girl names.
Cancer Baby Names Make a Splash
Fri Jun 20 2025

Cancer Baby Names Make a Splash

Cancer baby names reference the summer season, the moon, and water. Consider one of these lovable names for your sweet and sensitive Cancer child.
Gemini Baby Names Shine Bright
Tue May 20 2025

Gemini Baby Names Shine Bright

Gemini baby names have a brilliance about them and much like people born under the sign of the twins, names for Gemini babies are smart and sparkling.
May Names Celebrate Nature!
Thu May 01 2025

May Names Celebrate Nature!

April showers bring May flowers! Or rather, floral baby names. Names inspired by the month of May relate to the season and its symbols.
Taurus Names Embrace Earthiness
Mon Apr 21 2025

Taurus Names Embrace Earthiness

Taurus baby names exude strength and constancy and are deeply connected to the earth, the season of spring, the color green, and to the flower violet — all of which are symbols for the sign of Taurus. If you're having a Taurus baby, here our full guide to the perfect name.
Strong Boy Names: The Ultimate Guide
Mon Apr 21 2025

Strong Boy Names: The Ultimate Guide

Strong boy names are a powerful trend right now. We round up 100+ of the boldest and best strong names for boys..
Easter Names: the Ultimate Guide
Sat Apr 19 2025

Easter Names: the Ultimate Guide

Easter names are Springy, symbolic, and spiritual. They include common names connected to nature, such as Lily and Willow, as well as rare names with meanings related to rabbits, rebirth, palms — even eggs!
Aries Baby Names Catch Fire
Fri Mar 21 2025

Aries Baby Names Catch Fire

Aries baby names are hot hot hot! Much like the people born with an Aries sun sign, names for Aries babies possess confidence, courage, and whole lot of fire.
March Baby Names Let The Sunshine In!
Sat Mar 01 2025

March Baby Names Let The Sunshine In!

In like a lion, out like a lamb. March baby names usher in the spring, so fresh nature names abound in our round-up of the best names for March babies.
Pisces Baby Names Rise to the Surface
Wed Feb 19 2025

Pisces Baby Names Rise to the Surface

Pisces baby names take their main inspiration from the water. Pisces is the last of the three water signs and is represented by a pair of fish. Any name with a water-related meaning — especially if it connects to fish — is ideal for a Piscean child. Options abound, from Marina and Fisher to Nineveh and Bardo.
Valentine’s Day Baby Names Mean Love
Thu Feb 13 2025

Valentine’s Day Baby Names Mean Love

Our ultimate guide to Valentine's Day names meaning love, heart, and all things sweet, plus some gems from mythology and literature. Will you choose one for your little lovebug?
Aquarius Baby Names Hold Water
Thu Jan 23 2025

Aquarius Baby Names Hold Water

Aquarius names connect to air and water, intelligence and individualism, and notable Aquarians from history. Consult our guide to Aquarius baby names if you're expecting a little water bearer of your own!
January Names Feel Fresh
Wed Jan 01 2025

January Names Feel Fresh

January baby names relate to the New Year, winter season, and symbols of the month. From popular names to the most unique, view our guide to naming January babies.
Happy New Year Names
Tue Dec 31 2024

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.
Hanukkah Baby Names Glow Bright
Thu Dec 26 2024

Hanukkah Baby Names Glow Bright

Hanukkah baby names move beyond those of the Maccabees. For your modern Hanukkah baby, we have eight fashionable Hebrew names that mean light.
Christmas Names: Ultimate Guide (and Quiz!)
Mon Dec 23 2024

Christmas Names: Ultimate Guide (and Quiz!)

Christmas names for a Yuletide baby are a great way to honor the special season of their birth. Here's our ultimate guide to the best Christmas baby names to suit every style. Plus, take our quiz to get your own new festive name!
Capricorn Baby Names Are the Greatest of All Time
Sun Dec 22 2024

Capricorn Baby Names Are the Greatest of All Time

Some extraordinarily interesting names for your Capricorn baby.
Happy Baby Names
Wed Dec 11 2024

Happy Baby Names

Happy baby names are a great gift to bestow upon a child. Here is a wide-ranging list of positive possibilities, from Gioia to Georgie, Sebastian to Serenity.
Sun Dec 01 2024

December Baby Names Spread Cheer

December names are magical! In our guide to December baby names, we look at names inspired by Christmas, Hanukkah, and other symbols of the month.
Sagittarius Names Hit the Target
Wed Nov 20 2024

Sagittarius Names Hit the Target

Sagittarius names are adventurous, inspired choices connected to symbols of the sign, such as the archer, Jupiter, and fire.
November Baby Names Are Rich with Meaning
Wed Nov 06 2024

November Baby Names Are Rich with Meaning

November baby names express gratitude with Thanksgiving-related meanings, as well as those related to Autum, zodiac signs, and other symbols of the month.
Scorpio Names Captivate and Inspire
Tue Oct 22 2024

Scorpio Names Captivate and Inspire

Scorpio names convey the passion and intensity of the sign. They're related to the autumn season, water, and other symbols associated with Scorpio.
October Baby Names Spook and Delight
Tue Oct 01 2024

October Baby Names Spook and Delight

October names reference Halloween, the autumn season, and so much more. If you're expecting an October baby, check out our guide to October baby names.
Autumn Names: Colorful and Cozy
Tue Sep 24 2024

Autumn Names: Colorful and Cozy

Expecting a Fall baby, or just love this time of year? There's a rich harvest of autumnal names to choose from, inspired by nature, colors, festivals, and of course names meaning Autumn itself.