Aug 15, 2012
How My Catholic Girlhood Made Me A Name Nerd
Nuns with boys’ names, Popes with new names, naming the pagan babies — how could I not become a name nerd?
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Aug 7, 2012
Quick! Pick a new name
What new name would you give yourself right this very minute, and why?
Jul 31, 2012
Baby Girl Names: Two-for-One Choices
Why give your baby just one first name when these choices offer two distinct options?
Jun 20, 2012
TV Names: Happy Soap Opera Day!
Once a prime inspiration for baby names, soap opera characters of the past have included such ahead-of-their time appellations as Ava and Lark, Holden and Hunter.
Jun 19, 2012
Unisex Names: Would you use one?
Would you name your daughter Elliot? Would you call your son Harper? Where do you stand on unisex names?
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.
Apr 25, 2012
Golden Names: 24-karat names
From Aurelius to Orla to Zorina to Goldie itself, these names all give off a golden glow.
Mar 13, 2012
Can you help this teenberry love her name?
Elaine might be a great name…..for a middle-aged woman. But this 16-year-old Elaine wants a name that fits, a name she loves. The solution? That’s up to you.
Feb 9, 2012
The Florodora Girls: Cora, Dora, Flora & Nora
A chorus line of sweet but spunky vintage girls’ names that are now rehearsing for their return to the stage.
Feb 2, 2012
Patron Saints: Guardians for your little angel
Names of patron saints that could protect your little ice skater or Girl Scout against everything from earaches to sore throats to whooping cough.
Jan 9, 2012
Stylish Baby Names: A catalog of cool choices
These days, some of the coolest names can be found in the pages of clothing catalogs, as can be seen from these intriguing Rugby Ralph Lauren choices.
Dec 20, 2011
Camryn Manheim never felt like a Debi
Growing up, the actress now known as Camryn Manheim just didn’t feel that her birth name fit–and made several attempts to change it before she got it right. Here’s her story.
Dec 13, 2011
Vanishing Names: So long, Susan; Bye bye, Barbara
A collection of once-popular girls’ names are falling from favor fast. Are they headed for obscurity, or just a very long nap?
Nov 29, 2011
Boys’ Names: Regular Guy Names
Regular Guy Names like Dave or Bill can help a boy fit in, which can be a plus if he stands out in every other way. But can Regular Guy Names truly be modern? Our investigation.
Nov 22, 2011
Top 10 Names You’re Going To Have To Explain To Grandma
A lot of names today are going to feel unfamiliar, confusing, ridiculous, or downright stupid to Grandma. If you choose one of the following, you could have a lot of ‘splaining to do.
Oct 5, 2011
Blond, Brunette, and Redhead Baby Names
Looking for a name for your little redhead? Or blond or dark-haired baby? One way to go: A name that fits your child’s looks.
Oct 4, 2011
Baby Name Spike: People vs pet names
Spike, the new arrival at Mike Myers’ house, is a bouncing baby boy. But what about other celebrity darlings–like Buster and Bear, Ella, Harley and Holden? Which ones say woof and which ones say mama? It’s getting harder and harder to tell.
Sep 28, 2011
Question of the Week: Worst reaction you’ve gotten?
Did one of your Nameberry-approved name choices produce a raised eyebrow–or worse–from someone out there in the non-namenerd world?
Sep 14, 2011
Question of the Week: Just how important is a name?
We’re here because we think names are important. But are they everything — or would a Bertha smell every bit as sweet as a Rose?
Aug 23, 2011
High-Energy Names
Can choosing an energetic-sounding name make for an energetic-acting baby? Maybe. Pick one of these high-energy names at your own peril.
Jul 7, 2011
Character Naming: Advice from an expert
Bestselling thriller writer Jeff Abbott reveals his techniques for finding the perfect names for his characters–with a gratifying nod to nameberry.
Jun 29, 2011
Bad Baby Names: Are any names gone forever?
Egbert? Ebenezer? Gay? Hyman? Herman? Hortense? Which names have the least chance of making a comeback?
Jun 23, 2011
Baby Name Trends: Gender Benders
Gender bending is a hot topic in the media, among parents, and with baby names. Names that push conventional gender boundaries are among the fastest-rising for both sexes.
May 25, 2011
Girls’ Names: What’s your style? Different for boys and girls?
When it comes to naming girls, there’s a vast profusion of style and image possibilities, from feminissima to boyish. How would you classify your favorites? Are there the same criteria for both genders?