Name Image News
The news stories and features here focus on image and baby names, including the latest research and analysis on how names appear to the outside world and how they affect their bearers.
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?
Fri Jan 24 2025
Quirky Saint Names to Spice Up Your List
Exploring some of the most obscure and eccentric saintly names plucked from history and legend.
Mon Jan 13 2025
The 100+ Poshest Names in Britain
"Posh" British baby names are famed for their characteristic quirk and charm. We analyze the latest Telegraph announcements to reveal the top choices that exemplify that oh-so-British blend of elegance and eccentricity.
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.
Sun Dec 22 2024
Capricorn Baby Names Are the Greatest of All Time
Some extraordinarily interesting names for your Capricorn baby.
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.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Names that Blend Styles
Struggling to find the perfect baby name that balances different styles? Discover how combining distinct aesthetics can lead to a harmonious and unique choice that reflects all your favorite vibes.
Wed Nov 27 2024
What’s Your Thanksgiving Name?
Thanksgiving names are festive and traditional. Take our latest quiz and we'll tell you which name matches your Thanksgiving personality.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Cottagecore Baby Names Turn Back the Clock
Cottagecore baby names embrace the vintage, wholesome aesthetic of the cottagecore movement. See our picks for the most bucolic names.
Wed Aug 28 2024
The Cutest Celebrity Baby Names
Cute celebrity baby names are getting even cuter. Recent starbaby arrivals have names like Sweetie, Honey, Buddy, Pepper, and Baby. We look at the cutest celebrity baby names of the past few years and examine what makes a baby name cute.
Wed Aug 21 2024
Little Black Dress Names Are Always in Style
Little black dress baby names ooze style and sophistication, but they do so with classically understated flair.
Sun Aug 18 2024
Unique Unisex Names for Boys
Looking for a cool boy name that's not too masculine? These names are both unisex and rare, going beyond gender and standing out in their own right.
Tue Aug 13 2024
The Reddest and Bluest Baby Names
Analysis of the Reddest and Bluest baby names reveals unexpected trends that challenge the usual political stereotypes of Democrats and Republicans. The Reddest names buck convention with a nod to Americana, while the Bluest names embrace global traditions.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Blue Jean Baby Names Provide Comfort
Some baby names are big, flashy, designer choices. And then there are the blue jean baby names: cozy, comfy, quiet, and eminently wearable in everyday life.
Fri Aug 02 2024
20 Most Controversial Baby Names
What are the most controversial baby names? Be it a polarizing style or a potentially problematic association, we polled our members to reveal the top names parents might just want to do more research into before choosing for their children...
Thu Jul 25 2024
Hello, Cutie! Rare Vintage Girl Names Ending in -ie
Love vintage girl nickname names like Sadie, Elsie, and Annie? There are many more that are equally charming, but much more uncommon nowadays.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Doll Names: The History of Doll Names Through the Decades
Through the years, from Barbara Lou to Barbie, dolls' ID tags have said a lot about name trends.
Mon Jul 01 2024
British Names: the Ultimate Guide
If you love all things British — or are a proud Brit yourself — these are the names for you. Our ultimate guide covers what's currently popular in the UK, quirky British favorites and trends like double-barreled names, famous babies, and more. Pour yourself a cup of tea and enjoy!
Sat Jun 29 2024
The 27+ Best Beachy Baby Names
Beach-combing for summery baby names and digging up some surprising treasures.
Thu Jun 20 2024
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.
Sat Jun 08 2024
Summer Baby Names: The Ultimate Guide
Summer baby names call to mind long, lazy summer days spent soaking up nature in all its glory. Here, our ultimate guide to all things summer names: from the most popular to the most unique summer names for girls and boys.
Mon May 20 2024
Gemini Baby Names Shine Bright
Gemini baby names have a brilliance about them. Much like people born under the sign of the twins, names for Gemini babies are smart and sparkling.
Wed May 15 2024
Buddhist Names for a Peaceful Child
Enlightened choices drawn from the spiritual practice of Buddhism, from new favorites like Bodhi to rarities like Moksha and Om.
Thu May 02 2024
My Name, My Story: Zara
Guest writer Zara Zong tells the story of the names she was given, in China and America, and the name she chose for herself.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Taurus Names Embrace Earthiness
Taurus baby names reference the earth, spring, the color green, the flower violet, and the meaning strength, all symbols for the sign of Taurus.