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Love vintage girl nickname names like Sadie, Elsie, and Annie? There are many more that are equally charming, but much more uncommon nowadays.

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!

Beach-combing for summery baby names and digging up some surprising treasures.

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 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 have a brilliance about them. Much like people born under the sign of the twins, names for Gemini babies are smart and sparkling.

Enlightened choices drawn from the spiritual practice of Buddhism, from new favorites like Bodhi to rarities like Moksha and Om.

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 baby names reference the earth, spring, the color green, the flower violet, and the meaning strength, all symbols for the sign of Taurus.

Find out how the Romans really named their children — and which names from ancient Rome are making a comeback today.

Can science fiction names work in this world too? You bet. Many of our favorite characters have wonderful names, whether classic or modern, that have inspired parents and even kicked off trends. Here are our top 100 sci-fi names for your little intergalactic hero(ine).

Our ultimate guide to royal names! Discover popular and classic names fit for a king or queen, see what today’s princely parents are naming their children, and check out more names with regal meanings.

Soft boy names are the antidote to the hyper-macho names that have been trending in recent years. The new softer sound in male names reflects society's changing perception of masculinity.

April baby names are grounding and remind us of the natural elements of life and seasonal celebrations. We give you the best names for April babies in our full guide.

Aries baby names are hot hot hot! Much like the people born with an Aries sun sign, names for Aries babies possess moxie, courage, and whole lot of fire.

Fanciful girl names are long, feminine, and on the rise. We look at the top elaborate names for girls, as well as over-the-top choices that nobody is using.

There is a whole category of energetic word names for boys that practically leap off the page.

50+ patriarchy-smashing names for girls and boys, inspired by feminist values and strong independent women.

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?

A parade of names celebrating the fun and pageantry of the New Orleans carnival, and all things Louisiana. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

The earliest African American names included day names, place names, and word names that sound very 21st century.

Boho baby names are free-spirited, creative and down-to-earth – qualities that many modern parents aspire to for their children. Explore 100+ beautiful bohemian names for your little wandering spirit.

Overthinking baby names, obsessing over popularity, changing plans at the last minute...some things haven't changed in 40 years! Guest author Mary McKay recalls the challenges and plot twists of naming her children in the 1980s.

Hipster baby names are unusual, trend-defying choices that get style points for just how quirky or out of style they are. In 2024, we're ushering in a new generation of names that qualify.

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.