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.
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.
Mon Apr 15 2024
Ancient Roman Names For Modern Babies
Find out how the Romans really named their children — and which names from ancient Rome are making a comeback today.
Tue Apr 09 2024
100 Best Sci-Fi Names for Children
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).
Sat Apr 06 2024
Royal Baby Names Rule
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.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Soft Boy Names Are Sensitive And Strong
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.
Mon Apr 01 2024
April Baby Names Bring Us Down to Earth
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.
Wed Mar 20 2024
Aries Baby Names Catch Fire
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.
Thu Mar 14 2024
Fanciful Girl Names Go Over-the-Top
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.
Thu Feb 29 2024
Active Verb Baby Names for Leap Year Babies
There is a whole category of energetic word names for boys that practically leap off the page.
Sun Feb 18 2024
Feminist Names For Empowered Children
50+ patriarchy-smashing names for girls and boys, inspired by feminist values and strong independent women.
Fri Feb 09 2024
African American Names: Early Day, Place, and Word Names
The earliest African American names included day names, place names, and word names that sound very 21st century.
Mon Feb 05 2024
Boho Baby Names Defy Convention
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.
Sun Jan 28 2024
Why You Might Need a Baby Name Backup Plan (or Four)
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.
Tue Jan 23 2024
Hipster Baby Names Are So Uncool, They’re Cool
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.
Sun Jan 14 2024
Baby Names That Mean Red
Names that mean red were the prime requirement for my baby name search. Here are some options for boys, girls, and both.
Sun Jan 07 2024
How Bad Are These Names?
Some names are so attached to infamous figures that they're unthinkable on a child... or are they? Culture changes, and names that were once unacceptable can become possible or even popular. We shine the spotlight on the most notorious names, to see where they are now.
Wed Dec 06 2023
Old Lady Names Get a Refresh
What is the next wave of old lady names coming into style? We take a look at the coolest choices right now and see what's coming up next for the future.
Tue Oct 31 2023
What's Your Halloween Name?
Celebrate the holiday with seasonal names for a Halloween baby, and a quiz to find out your own spooky Halloween name.
Wed Oct 25 2023
I Named My Son Liam Before It Got Popular
Many parents worry that our favorite name is about to be the Next Big Thing. That's exactly what happened to Kathleen Donohoe and her husband, who named their son Liam shortly before it shot to the top of the charts. Find out why they have no regrets, and how Liam's name fits perfectly into the story of their family.
Fri Sep 22 2023
Hipster Cowboy Names Buck Tradition
There are hipster baby names. Then there are cowboy names. But when the two meet, you have a whole different (and very fun) list: Hipster Cowboy Names.
Sun Sep 17 2023
New Geek Chic Names For Girls
Here are the newest geek-chic names for girls, from Albertine to Winifred.
Wed Sep 13 2023
The Best Badass Princess Names
The Badass Princess names are appealing not because of their sound or even their style, but because of their image. They're a little bit bad, a little bit good, and the perfect combination of both.
Fri Sep 08 2023
Elizabeth: The Name That Has Everything
In honor of Queen Elizabeth II, who died one year ago today, a deeper look at her extraordinary name and its many amazing variations.
Thu Sep 07 2023
Classic Baby Names on the Rise
Even classic baby names come in and out of fashion. The coolest classics of the moment include Eleanor, Theodore, and more.
Thu Aug 31 2023
60 Southern Baby Names With Charm And Style
Which baby names are you most likely to find in the American South? Discover the most distinctive Southern gems, from Magnolia and Mary to Kingston and Karter.