Name Meanings

A repeat customer for the Name Sage as she seeks a sister name for Carina.

For nature lovers on Arbor Day–a whole new category of tree names.

Celebrating the approach of Poetry Month with some surprisingly usable poetic words.

Eva Sojourner Dunsky was embarrassed by her unusual middle name, until she found out how inspirational it was.

What are some names whose meanings don’t match their image?

Their daughter is facing surgery immediately after birth. Let’s help her mama find a strong name for this little warrior! Ellen writes: We recently found out that our baby girl has a rare condition that will require surgery and a NICU stay when she finally greets the world. I’ve always loved powerful female names in […]

New Year’s resolution: to find a baby name that connotes strength and well being.

A plethora of names for a Christmas-season baby.

There’s a new wave of spiritual baby names sweeping in, names like Bodhi and Temple and Vesper.

We wish you happy holidays with these ten names that mean happiness and joy!

For your baby born under the sign of Sagittarius, how about one of the cool names related to its symbol, the archer?

As we approach Thanksgiving, a good time to consider names that mean gratitude and blessings.

J. K. Rowling is back with two new Harry Potter projects–the perfect time to look to her clever inventions of character names.

Were you named after someone else–that’s our question of the week.

As we all hope our children grow up in a peaceful world, consider these names that mean peace, from Axel to Shiloh.

These names related to occupations of the past are highly usable today. Happy Labor Day!

Question of the week: Can a name’s bad backstory negate it for you?

Guest blogger Melissa Willets draws from her personal experience to advise how to honor a rainbow baby.

An innovative list of nautical names for lovers of sailors and the sea–and everyone else.

Have you noticed that maternity wards suddenly have become royal kingdoms filled with Kings, Princes, Dukes, Reigns and Reinas?

Any of these Wonder Women names would make a perfect choice for a strong little girl, via their meaning and/or their worthy namesakes.

The stories behind baby names can be fascinating, and this week’s news provided several examples.

For the longest day of the year, 14 light-filled baby names.

With the approach of Ramadan, John Kelly takes a look at Arabic names that have found international approval, from Aaliyah to Jamal to Layla.

For St. Patrick’s Day, names that mean lucky–but aren’t necessarily Irish!