Jan 11, 2010
Cat Names from Alonzo to Zizi
Whether fluffy kitten or powerful lion–there are feline baby name possibilities galore.
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Jan 7, 2010
Baby Names 2010: The Hottest Trends
Our annual outlook on what’s new, hot, and not in baby names for the year ahead.
Dec 17, 2009
Movie Character Names: Oscar nominations for this year’s best
What if they awarded Oscars for best movie character names of the year?
Dec 16, 2009
BALLERINA NAMES: Names for the Nutcracker Season
Ballet names as graceful, feminine and exotic as the dancers who bear them.
Dec 7, 2009
Saturday Night Live Baby Names: Are they ready for prime time?
A few choice choices–from Archibald to Zenobia–made by past and recent SNL cast members.
Dec 2, 2009
Baby Names from Books: 20 Lost Literary Boys’ Names
Jabez, Japhy and Jem–some more overlooked names from the pages of literature.
Nov 28, 2009
Unique Baby Names: Is there such a thing??
Searching for a singular baby name may prove to be a futile pursuit: namenappers are lurking everywhere.
Nov 25, 2009
Baby Names from Books: 20 Lost Literary Girls’ Names
Names from novels, poems and plays that are worth considering.
Nov 24, 2009
Portuguese Names: Avelina & Amaro
Portuguese names are similar to Spanish names, but with a unique flavor all their own, there are lots of interesting possibilities in the Portuguese lexicon.
Nov 22, 2009
These Names are Made for Walkin’
Walker, Sojourner, Flannery: Names that stroll the open road. Wait a minute, Flannery?
Nov 18, 2009
The Lost Names of 1880
From the baby name archives, hundreds of eccentric choices we’ve all forgotten ever existed.
Nov 17, 2009
Stage Names: Would You Change Your Name for Fame?
Would Judy Garland sing as sweetly if her name were still Frances Ethel Gumm? Guest blogger Jill Barnett looks at famous stage names, and the ones we imagine for ourselves.
Nov 15, 2009
Word Names for Babies: What’s in a word?
Some parents are hitting the dictionary in their search for a novel name–for better and for worse. Take our poll on the word name trend.
Nov 6, 2009
Scottish Baby Names: What’s ‘in’ in Inverness?
Ellie, Evie, Alfie and Archie–nickname names rule in Scotland.
Nov 5, 2009
Irish Names Now: What’s doing in Dublin?
Emily to Emer, Michael to Meadhbh–what Irish parents are naming their kids right now.
Nov 3, 2009
California Desert Names
The California desert is full of secrets, including a wide range of evocative place and nature names.
Oct 28, 2009
Heroine Names: Worthy Women with Notable Names, Part 2: Cultural Icons
Authors, artists, singers and dancers–all creative namesake possibilities for your little girl.
Oct 26, 2009
Goodbye Girls’ (Names)
Guest blogger Deb Levy doesn’t miss having daughters. But she is sorry she won’t get to use the wonderful girls’ names she picked out.
Oct 25, 2009
Unique Baby Names
More and more parents are looking for unusual baby names these days. But can choosing one help or hurt your child?
Oct 19, 2009
TV Character Names: Dynasty & Dallas
A surprising number of name trends have their roots in the over-the-top nighttime soaps of the early 80s.
Oct 15, 2009
Celebrity Baby Names: New Names in the Celebrisphere
Sparrow, Czar and Midnight: New specimens from the Wild Kingdom of celebrity baby names.
Oct 13, 2009
Boys’ Names for Girls: A Key To Success?
Girls with masculine names grow up to make more money and get better promotions, says a new study.
Oct 13, 2009
New York Baby Names: Big competition in the Big Apple
Naming your baby in New York is a competitive sport, reports guest blogger Laura Dunphy, like rugby or bond-trading. And no matter how cool you think your choice is, it’s probably not cool enough.
Oct 10, 2009
Happy Birthday to Nameberry!
As nameberry turns one, an inside look at our visitors (a million!), where they’re from (everywhere but Chad), and what they’re looking for. Anyone seen a sexy Norse name around here?