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.
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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.
Jan 7, 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.
Dec 6, 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.
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.
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.
Sep 8, 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.
Sep 7, 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.
Aug 23, 2023
New Geek Chic Names For Boys
Whether you call them hipster, nerdy, funky-clunky or Grandpa names, there’s no denying that geek chic names for boys are cool.
May 2, 2023
The Mary Month of May
Can you still name a baby Mary? You can if you name her Manon, Marietta, or Minnie.
Jan 19, 2023
The Many Names of David Bowie
Names of the Master of Reinvention; from David to Bowie to Ziggy to Mars!
Nov 26, 2022
Test-Driving Your Baby Name
Here are five ways to test out how a name will work in real life.
Aug 20, 2022
A Toddler's Eye View of Names
What can we learn about names from a 2-year-old? They're complicated, but fun, and carry no baggage.
Aug 12, 2022
Unique Saint Names Have Faith and Form
There are so many inspiring saint names beyond the obvious candidates. Here are a selection of favorites that are both unusual and stylish.
Jul 14, 2022
Best O Names for Girls
Watch out, Olivia; here come Ophelia, Oona, Opal and other outstanding O names!
Jul 8, 2022
Best J Names for Boys
The very best boy names starting with the letter J, from Jacoby to Justice.
Jul 7, 2022
Best I Names for Girls
Vowel names have been fashionable for several years now, but while A, E, and O names predominate, we've had relatively few great girl names starting with I. Here are some of our favorite underappreciated names for girls that start with the letter I:
Jul 2, 2022
Waldorf Names: Whimsical and Wonderful
On the roster for Waldorf schools, you'll find children's names ticking many of the hottest trend boxes: names from nature and seasons, history and books, and classics hiding in plain sight. Discover the best names with this aesthetic — often ahead of the curve, sometimes way outside it.
May 4, 2022
Hillbilly Names Have Rugged Charm
Yesterday's hillbilly names are today's quirky cool cowboy names, beloved by hipster baby namers and those who love their rugged, outdoorsy appeal.
Feb 15, 2022
Snow Snow Snow Names for Babies
If you’re expecting a baby during this snowy winter – or are just thinking you might put those snow days to good use in trying for one – you might find baby naming inspiration in one of these snow-themed choices.
Feb 3, 2022
Lawyer Names
If you want your baby to grow up to be an attorney, give him one of these names, says a new study.
Dec 11, 2021
Earthy Boy Names: 100+ Friendly and Grounded Ideas
Earthy boy names encompass many styles: old-school "salt of the earth" names, friendly "down-to-earth" names, and ones inspired by nature and the planet we live on. Guest author Brooke Cussans digs up 100+ ideas for your little earthling.
Sep 4, 2021
15 Cool Country Boy Names For Your Little Cowboy
Our favorite country boy names capture the spirit of the American West: places and landscapes, cowboys and pioneers, and country music too.
Sep 2, 2021
Cute Baby Names
One way to reclaim the cute in baby names is to choose a buttoned-up name like Eleanor with a cute nickname like Ellie or Nell. Another way is to see cute as an all-around good thing and embrace it by choosing a name that’s cute out of the gate.
Aug 1, 2021
Old Man Names Get a New Lease of Life
Old man names for babies are finally following their female counterparts into the spotlight. Find out where your name style falls on the cool-clunky scale!