May 28, 2018
Baby Name Trends: The latest ley-ending girls
So many girls’ names ending with ley and ly are on the rise! So move over Ashley, Everly has arrived.
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May 1, 2018
Girl Names: Long and Meaningful
A repeat customer for the Name Sage as she seeks a sister name for Carina.
Apr 23, 2018
Unique Tree Names for Arbor Day
For nature lovers on Arbor Day–a whole new category of tree names.
Mar 27, 2018
Poetic Baby Names: Madrigal, Calliope and Ode
Celebrating the approach of Poetry Month with some surprisingly usable poetic words.
Mar 19, 2018
A Middle Name to Grow Into
Eva Sojourner Dunsky was embarrassed by her unusual middle name, until she found out how inspirational it was.
Mar 15, 2018
Baby Name Game: That name means what?!?
What are some names whose meanings don’t match their image?
Mar 6, 2018
Strong Girl Names: Matilda, Fiona, Adair
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 […]
Jan 15, 2018
Hale and Hardy Names for the New Year: Argo to Zacchaeus
New Year’s resolution: to find a baby name that connotes strength and well being.
Dec 18, 2017
New Spiritual Baby Names: Bodhi to Zen
There’s a new wave of spiritual baby names sweeping in, names like Bodhi and Temple and Vesper.
Dec 17, 2017
Merry Christmas Baby Names: Asher, Edith and Gioia
We wish you happy holidays with these ten names that mean happiness and joy!
Nov 21, 2017
Sagittarius Baby Names: 11 amazing archery names
For your baby born under the sign of Sagittarius, how about one of the cool names related to its symbol, the archer?
Nov 16, 2017
Thankful Names for Thanksgiving: Graziella and Gwendolen
As we approach Thanksgiving, a good time to consider names that mean gratitude and blessings.
Oct 17, 2017
Harry Potter Baby Names: Clever connections
J. K. Rowling is back with two new Harry Potter projects–the perfect time to look to her clever inventions of character names.
Oct 9, 2017
Are you named after anyone?
Were you named after someone else–that’s our question of the week.
Sep 24, 2017
Baby Names That Mean Peace: Axel, Callum & Frida
As we all hope our children grow up in a peaceful world, consider these names that mean peace, from Axel to Shiloh.
Aug 31, 2017
15 Offbeat Occupational Baby Names for Labor Day
These names related to occupations of the past are highly usable today. Happy Labor Day!
Aug 29, 2017
How influenced are you by the story behind the name?
Question of the week: Can a name’s bad backstory negate it for you?
Aug 15, 2017
Honoring a Rainbow Baby
Guest blogger Melissa Willets draws from her personal experience to advise how to honor a rainbow baby.
Aug 7, 2017
Nautical Baby Names: Smooth-sailing choices
An innovative list of nautical names for lovers of sailors and the sea–and everyone else.
Jul 20, 2017
It’s Reigning Baby Names: Duke, Prince and Royalty
Have you noticed that maternity wards suddenly have become royal kingdoms filled with Kings, Princes, Dukes, Reigns and Reinas?
Jul 10, 2017
Wonder Women Names: Strong names for girls
Any of these Wonder Women names would make a perfect choice for a strong little girl, via their meaning and/or their worthy namesakes.
Jul 5, 2017
Baby Names with Meaning: Rumi, Sir and Luuuke
The stories behind baby names can be fascinating, and this week’s news provided several examples.
Jun 20, 2017
Bright, Sunny Baby Names for the Summer Solstice
For the longest day of the year, 14 light-filled baby names.
May 22, 2017
12 Awesome Arabic 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.