Baby Name Advice

Advice on choosing baby names is the focus of these news stories and features, which include advice on choosing middle names and family names, on finding the right baby names, and on navigating name disputes.

Nature Names for Boys
Tue May 21 2019

Nature Names for Boys

Their firstborn is Cedar. Now they need ideas for nature names for boys that are just as perfect for his little brother. Lisa writes: We have a son named Cedar, and we’re expecting another boy in September. If it was a girl, we were considering Aurora, Juniper, or Sequoia. I know Juniper and Sequoia could […]
Sibsets: Finding a name for baby #3
Tue Apr 30 2019

Sibsets: Finding a name for baby #3

The Name Sage helps find the perfect sibset name for baby number 3.
Favorite Twin Names: Turning One Favorite into Two
Tue Apr 16 2019

Favorite Twin Names: Turning One Favorite into Two

The Name Sage helps this mom find the perfect boy-girl twin names.
Sibset: A name for Jack’s baby sister
Tue Apr 02 2019

Sibset: A name for Jack’s baby sister

The NAme Sage helps find the perfect sister name for Jack.
Baby Boy Names: Strong Classics
Tue Mar 05 2019

Baby Boy Names: Strong Classics

Our Name Sage seeks a strong classic baby boy name for Charlie’s little brother.
Popular Girl Names: Lost in the La-Crowd
Tue Feb 19 2019

Popular Girl Names: Lost in the La-Crowd

Is Lyla too much like other La-la names? See what the Name Sage thinks!
Boy Names: Seeking something fresh
Tue Feb 05 2019

Boy Names: Seeking something fresh

Is it harder to pick a boys’ name than a girls’? The Name Sage doesn’t think so, and offers some persuasive proof!
Baby Naming Advice: Teacher Edition
Tue Jan 22 2019

Baby Naming Advice: Teacher Edition

Parents who work with lots of kids have a unique challenge when it comes to naming their own–a problem Name Sage Abby confronts this week.
Science Fiction Baby Names
Tue Jan 08 2019

Science Fiction Baby Names

The Name Sage helps this mom looking for a name from the worlds of sci fi and fantasy.
Baby Name Theft: Are We the Bad Guys?
Tue Dec 18 2018

Baby Name Theft: Are We the Bad Guys?

When someone close to you uses the name you’ve picked for your about-to-arrive son, what to do? The Name Sage has definite ideas!
Blending Baby Names for a Modern Brady Bunch Family
Tue Dec 04 2018

Blending Baby Names for a Modern Brady Bunch Family

The Name Sage offers her advice for a newly blended family. Vote on the poll!
Sister Names: Long or Short?
Tue Nov 27 2018

Sister Names: Long or Short?

The Name Sage offers her suggestions for a sister name to Olivia–and you get a chance to vote on her choices.
Sibling Names: Unusual Baby Names with Great Meanings
Tue Nov 06 2018

Sibling Names: Unusual Baby Names with Great Meanings

Abby the Name Sage advises this mom on picking a name for her second child.
Naming (Other People’s) Babies
Tue Oct 30 2018

Naming (Other People’s) Babies

A humorous take on one writer’s do’s and don’ts of baby naming.
10 Big Baby Name Questions That Keep Us Up at night
Mon Oct 22 2018

10 Big Baby Name Questions That Keep Us Up at night

For our 10th anniversary, Abby summarizes some of the BIG baby name dilemmas–and how to solve them
Girl Baby Names: Harlow, Cleo, or Willow?
Tue Oct 02 2018

Girl Baby Names: Harlow, Cleo, or Willow?

The Name Sage is faced with three similar names. Which one does she recommend? Add your opinion in the poll!
Reinventing Grandma Names
Mon Sep 17 2018

Reinventing Grandma Names

The Name Sage advises how to modernize Grandma’s name.
Baby Name Doubt: Is This Name Too Different?
Tue Sep 04 2018

Baby Name Doubt: Is This Name Too Different?

They chose a name for Lucy’s brother, but now they’re having doubts. Should they reconsider the name that got away? Kelsey writes: We’re due November 24 with a boy. My husband and I decided to name our son Callahan Samuel and call him Cal.  Samuel is a family name, so that part is sticking. We […]
Choosing Baby Names: Love, Logic, or Both?
Tue Aug 21 2018

Choosing Baby Names: Love, Logic, or Both?

When you’ve loved names since you could talk, how can you possibly choose just one? The Name Sage advises logic, unless, of course, the name you adore breaks all the rules …   Adriana writes: We are finally pregnant! After years of infertility, we are expecting. I am a name lover, and have been since […]
Warrior Girl Names: Finding the Right Fit for a Fighter
Tue Aug 07 2018

Warrior Girl Names: Finding the Right Fit for a Fighter

The Name Sage helps this family seeking a strong name for a daughter facing challenges.
Mon Jul 30 2018

Other People’s Name Opinions: Do you care?

How much do other people’s opinion of a name matter to you?
The Best Popular Names–and why to pick one!
Sun Jul 22 2018

The Best Popular Names–and why to pick one!

10 popular names that still make great choices.
Bold Boy Names: What Goes with Riggins?
Tue Jul 17 2018

Bold Boy Names: What Goes with Riggins?

The Name Sage returns to help find a name for the brother of Riggins.
Classic Girl Names with Neat Nicknames
Tue Jul 10 2018

Classic Girl Names with Neat Nicknames

The Name Sage faces the challenge of finding a name for a fourth sister.
Boy Name: How to honor Grandma Jacqueline?
Tue Jun 19 2018

Boy Name: How to honor Grandma Jacqueline?

The Name Sage asks you to vote on these various namesake options.