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.

Valentine’s Day Baby Names Mean Love
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?
Quirky Saint Names to Spice Up Your List
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.
The 100+ Poshest Names in Britain
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.
Happy New Year Names
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.
Capricorn Baby Names Are the Greatest of All Time
Sun Dec 22 2024

Capricorn Baby Names Are the Greatest of All Time

Some extraordinarily interesting names for your Capricorn baby.
Happy Baby Names
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.
Names that Blend Styles
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.
What’s Your Thanksgiving Name?
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.
Cottagecore Baby Names Turn Back the Clock
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.
Unique Unisex Names for Boys
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.
The Reddest and Bluest Baby Names
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.
Blue Jean Baby Names Provide Comfort
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.
20 Most Controversial Baby Names
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...
Hello, Cutie! Rare Vintage Girl Names Ending in -ie
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.
Doll Names: The History of Doll Names Through the Decades
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.
British Names: the Ultimate Guide
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!
The 27+ Best Beachy Baby Names
Sat Jun 29 2024

The 27+ Best Beachy Baby Names

Beach-combing for summery baby names and digging up some surprising treasures.
Cancer Baby Names Make a Splash
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.
Summer Baby Names: The Ultimate Guide
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.
Gemini Baby Names Shine Bright
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.
Buddhist Names for a Peaceful Child
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.
My Name, My Story: Zara
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.
Taurus Names Embrace Earthiness
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.