Jul 20, 2017
It’s Reigning Baby Names: Duke, Prince and Royalty
Have you noticed that maternity wards suddenly have become royal kingdoms filled with Kings, Princes, Dukes, Reigns and Reinas?
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Jul 10, 2017
Wonder Women Names: Strong names for girls
Any of these Wonder Women names would make a perfect choice for a strong little girl, via their meaning and/or their worthy namesakes.
Jun 25, 2017
30 vintage boy names not to be laughed off your list
There are lots of vintage boys’ names yet to be rediscovered and here are 30 prime examples.
Jun 18, 2017
Heroes vs Villains in Baby Name Land
Could it be that baby namers are preferring villainous names to those of heroes?
Jun 12, 2017
What’s Your Favorite Name Era?
Which particular period of name history are you most drawn to?
May 28, 2017
Best Unusual Girl Names: Twyla, Thora, and Lake
If you’re looking for a really, really unusual name for your daughter, here are 50 fabulous options in every conceivable category–long and short, vintage and modern, nature names and interesting imports.
Apr 18, 2017
Sweet Southern Girl Names
The Name Sage offers some sweet Southern choices -- Georgia, Delia and Clementine.
Apr 11, 2017
Science-Inspired Surname Names
Seeking a science-oriented surname for a third son. Look at Abby’s suggestions and join the poll.
Apr 10, 2017
What’s Your Favorite Girly-Girl Baby Name?
Where do you stand on feminissima names? Do you like names that are undoubtedly girly, that read traditionally pink and frilly and lacy? What’s your favorite girly name? Would you use it or another of this genre for your daughter?
Mar 28, 2017
Poshest Names in Britain: Crunching the Numbers
British Baby Names blogger Eleanor Nickerson gives a fascinating rundown on the names used almost exclusively by the UK's upper classes.
Mar 19, 2017
New Oldtime Girl Names: Maxine and Maude
Charlotte and Violet have already had resounding revivals, but there are other similarly straightforward old girl names standing in wait.
Mar 15, 2017
10 Names the Boys Should Steal Back
Ten boy names that have become more pink than blue–can the boys ever take them back?
Mar 5, 2017
Elaborate Girl Names: Inspired by Amalia
Natalie Portman’s new baby Amalia inspires thoughts of other lovely, elaborate girls’ names.
Mar 2, 2017
Delicious Baby Names: Benedict, Reuben & Ruth
These names’ associations with famous foods makes them all the more appealing.
Feb 28, 2017
The Virtues of a Virtue Name
Is there pressure on a girl named Faith to be particularly faithful? Grace to be graceful, Prudence to be prudent? Here’s one such bearer’s take on the subject.
Feb 22, 2017
Why I Named my Son Jayne
Yesterday, a girl named Jay, today a boy named Jayne–two complementary approaches to gender equality in names.
Feb 22, 2017
Can a Cute Vintage Nickname Revive a Dusty Old Lady Name?
Gertie is really cute, but does that mean there’s hope for Gertrude?
Feb 21, 2017
Rule-Breaking Baby Names
You might be slightly surprised by the Name Sage’s advice this week. What do you think of Julia’s choice of Jay for a girl??
Feb 19, 2017
Boy Names: Meaningful Minis
They’re short and they’re substantive–these nine names are totally on trend for boys.
Feb 14, 2017
Boy Baby Names: Gone to the Dogs?
Baby and dog names are almost interchangeable these days. This writer is wondering if Murphy is too canine for her son. Tell us what you think on the poll.
Jan 29, 2017
The Very Best Water Names Now
All things aquatic are becoming increasingly inspirational sources of baby names, from bodies of water like River and Lake to the seafaring Sailor and Crew.
Jan 15, 2017
New Cool Color Names for 2017
Scarlett and Forrest are current favorites, so what’s next in colorful baby names?
Jan 12, 2017
Country Boy Names: The best of the west
Call em country, call em cowboy, call em rustic; these country names are great choices for boys!
Dec 7, 2016
Geek Chic Names for Boys
These are not the stereotypical Cool Guy names like Nico and Shane; instead, they’re the names of the computer nerds who go on to make a billion dollars and help save the world.
Nov 28, 2016
The 12 Coolest Crayola Color Names
Color names have moved far beyond Blue and Gray–looking into the Crayola box, we find such intriguing choices as Indigo and Plum.