Nov 30, 2014
He’s a Gem: Boys’ names Onyx, Jasper, and Jet
The girls have Ruby and Pearl and Opal…but what about the boys? Meagan has some strong gemstone suggestions.
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Nov 16, 2014
My Little Pony Names: Equine options from Rider to Roan
Are you a horse lover? If you are, Meagan has some cool equestrian-related suggestions for you, from the fairly obvious Colt to the subtler Marshall.
Nov 2, 2014
Fabric Names: Some good material here!
Paisley is hot–but what other fabric-related name possibilities are there? Meagan offers a few interesting ideas you may not have thought of.
Oct 22, 2014
Baby Names with Strong Meanings
What child, female or male, strapping or struggling, couldn’t use an extra measure of strength in today’s world?
Oct 5, 2014
Butterfly Baby Names: From Annabella to Zephyr
The butterfly world has lots of pretty names–many of them mythological– flitting around in it, as Meagan demonstrates in this blog.
Sep 21, 2014
Seasonal Baby Names: How do they rank?
As the seasons turn, Kelli Brady offers her analysis of the performance of the names Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn over time.
Aug 24, 2014
The Golden Age of Word Names: From Saint to Summer
Abby Sandel’s focus in this week’s Nameberry 9 is on the latest wave of word names, from Saint to Summer, Rain to River.
Aug 13, 2014
Place Name Picks: State your State favorites
Georgia, Carolina, Virginia: here are the Nameberry Picks of best State names in the Union.
Jul 30, 2014
Notable Names of August: Poppy and Peridot
Here comes August! Denise Potter finds some notable names to celebrate this month –including those of Roman emperors, Arctic explorers and jazz musicians.
Apr 15, 2014
The Diverse Nature of Nature Names: Daphne, Dresden and Sage
Guest blogger Brooke Cussans shows some different ways you can approach nature names, straight on (River, Rose) or more subtly (Daphne, Paloma).
Mar 5, 2014
The Names of March: Kennedy, Knute and Casimir
The month of March brings with it a wide range of associations, from the birthstone Beryl to famous March-born babies Harriet, Knute and Tennessee, as described by Denise Potter.
Jan 27, 2014
Nameberry Picks: 13 best virtue names for boys
It’s time we considered Virtue Names for boys as well as girls–let’s hear it for Justice, Loyal, Valor and True!
Nov 12, 2013
100 Top Word Names of 2012: Hunter, Hope–and Henry?
As guest blogger Nephele demonstrates here, not all word names give away their identities as such–as in Martin, Morgan and Maya. It’s fun to see the sometimes surprising dictionary definitions of these names.
Oct 22, 2013
How has your name influenced your life?
If you’re reading this blog, you probably think that names are pretty influential and important. But how has that played out with your own name, in your own life?
Jun 19, 2013
Pretty Girl Names
Looking for a girls’ name that means beautiful, or that sounds lovely, or simply a name for a pretty girl? We’ve got several that qualify on every count.
May 6, 2013
Names That Mean Wise
Of all the qualities a name can suggest, wisdom has to be one of the most appealing.
Feb 28, 2013
Secret Baby Names Connections
Looking for an inventive way to honor a namesake? In search of a secret identity? Then consider these names linked in not-so-obvious ways.
Feb 4, 2013
Baby Names That Are Too Much To Live Up To
Sure, baby names that carry positive images are desirable. But some names may prove impossible for a child to live up to.
Jan 31, 2013
Baby Names Meaning Bright
We’re craving light: Sunlight, daylight, and baby names that mean bright and light.
Jan 20, 2013
Meanings of Names: The Nameberry 9–Blythe, Bridger and Bram
There’s a big difference between a name’s literal meaning and the associations it conjures up–and here are nine perfect examples.
Jan 15, 2013
Animal Names in Disguise
There’s a herd — or maybe a pack or a flock? — of names with secret animal meanings, sure to delight any child lucky enough to bear one.
Sep 30, 2012
Baby Name Backstories: Hidden meanings and secret significance
Sometimes a name can have deep but subtle significance that’s known only to the bestower, as shown in this week’s nine newsiest names.
Aug 21, 2012
Tell Us About Your Berry Alias!
Where did your Berry name come from? How and why did you choose it, and what does it mean? We’d love to know!
May 29, 2012
Question of the Week: What if your profession inspired your baby’s name?
Might what you do or what you love inspire your baby’s name? Tell us about your professions and your passions and what names they might suggest.
May 22, 2012
Are Names Destiny?
Does your name influence who you are and how your life unfolds? The real story on the name-destiny link in your children’s lives, and your own.