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Jun 19, 2021
Happy Fathers' Day! If you're a new parent you might not know how much boy names have moved on since you were at school. To inspire you, we've updated favorites of the 1980s and 90s (in other words, Dad Names) for a new generation.
Nov 3, 2020
It all goes back to the day I started kindergarten…and my very identity was called into question.
Jul 26, 2020
Name memes like Karen, Becky and Kyle have stepped out of the virtual realm and into public discourse over the last few months. We explore the phenomenon.
May 8, 2020
Unexpected nicknames, mispronunciation…once you’ve chosen your child’s name, it takes on a surprising life of its own.
Apr 5, 2020
Have you been spending your quarantine doing puzzles or binge-watching your favorite shows? Your ideal baby name might depend on it. Take our quiz to find out!
Mar 31, 2020
A gentleman cowboy name is rugged but refined, tough, but with an element of grace. These names can transition seamlessly from the dude ranch to the finest saloon and back again.
Mar 23, 2020
No drama baby names feel calm and constant, even in the craziest of times. Not too trendy, not too obscure, and all with a certain elegance and maturity.
Mar 12, 2020
What makes some names conservative and others liberal? We look at the most partisan baby names for girls and boys and analyze the trends.
Feb 7, 2020
Names once considered off-limits, like Lucifer, are on the rise. Why do parents use them– and would you?
Dec 11, 2019
VSCO girls dominated pop culture in 2019. They popularized natural beauty products, told us all to save the turtles, and somehow even propelled Crocs back into fashion. But unless you know Gen Z girls, you might not completely understand the concept of a VSCO girl. In fact, in Google’s report of their top searches on […]
Nov 19, 2019
A new study picks the naughtiest and nicest children’s names, but they missed some of the most obvious examples, like Danger and Rowdy.
Oct 24, 2019
For Halloween and beyond, ten bewitching witch names drawn from movies and TV.
Oct 8, 2019
16 fantastic superhero names for boys and girls, from Arrow to Onyx to Zuri.
Sep 29, 2019
A gorgeous array of colors in the purple range–from Lilac to Lavender to Iolanthe.
Sep 5, 2019
13 of the best baby names for a September babe, from Anona and Ashoun to Bartholomew and Billie.
Aug 19, 2019
Names related to astronomy, from Andromeda to Orion, are shooting to the stars.
Aug 18, 2019
An extraordinary number of names meaning red or red-haired–from Ruby to Rory to Flynn–are trending right now!
Aug 12, 2019
Some unexpected option for girls found in the pages of the New Testament.
Jul 30, 2019
Some of the newest and coolest short middle names for girls and they all rhyme with May!
Jul 18, 2019
Lots of names in the Leo family for girls and boys, inside and out of the Top 1000.
Jun 18, 2019
What are the hottest place names for babies right now? Heating up are Holland for girls and HArlem for boys.
Jun 4, 2019
The Name Sage guides Elliott Thatcher’s mom towards a traditional yet modern name for his little brother.
May 28, 2019
How to transform a Millennial dad name into a cool name for a modern Alpha generation boy.