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Bret and Stephen always thought their firstborn would be named McCole — until they found Maverick. Despite being a modern name, Maverick has a family connection that Bret and Stephen couldn't pass up.

Francophile couple Marissa and Mark had a clear wishlist for a name — French roots, starts with M — but couldn't find a name they loved that met their criteria. That is, until Marissa combined two of their favorite names, Maude and Odette, to create Maudette — the perfect name for their baby girl.

Alison and Zach searched popularity charts from around the world to find the perfect playful and punchy name for their daughter. They called her Georgie Rose, a name imbued with extra significance for its connection to the art world and Alison's childhood.

After the death of their beloved cat Waffles, Jeanette and Jimmy knew they wanted to use a W name for their baby girl. They found Willamina — a modern rendition of a vintage name with the adorable nickname Billie.

2022 has brought us another fantastic bunch of beautifully-named Babyberries, born to our very own Nameberry users. Find out what the most popular names were among Berry parents this year and what naming trends were most in style. Also, join us in welcoming the most recent Babyberries — the last of the year — born this past month!

Nameberry’s name bank is always expanding! Our latest batch of additions includes plenty of international treasures, from Spanish Almudena to Irish Finegas to Yiddish Zissy, and many more besides.

Melia may be the namenerd in the family, but her wife Caroline was the one who found their daughter's name, Adira. The simple and strong name is a perfect fit for their family identity and little girl.

The Nameberry gift guide for the best gifts for new and expectant parents. All items have been recommended by real parents in our blog series How I Named My Baby.

The Amazing Baby Name Book is the latest project to come from the Ephron family — yes, the Ephron family — Amy Ephron and her daughters Maia and Anna. We interview Amy, Maia, and Anna about their witty and curated guide to baby names, a must-have for any expectant parent.

Nameberry’s member birth announcements for October and November are in! Our latest bunch of new arrivals have a distinctive warm, retro charm perfect for the cozy season.

Rachel and Alex were down to a couple of names and looking for a sign to tell them which one would fit their daughter. When messages about Don Quixote appeared, they knew it was the sign to call their daughter Lucinda Maud.

Clara and Alessandro faced a name dilemma — do they choose a Latinate name for their son to match his Brazilian and Italian heritage or a more American name that can be pronounced in all languages? They ultimately landed on Spencer James, which carries a fun connection to Clara's favorite TV show.

The top products recommended by parents interviewed for How I Named My Baby.

New Jersey couple Shannon and Tyler wanted their daughter to have a unique and aesthetically-pleasing name that matched their strong sense of style. Shannon's long-time favorite Sparrow rose to the top after signs that it was meant to be.

What are the most popular baby names by maternal age? We analyse our exclusive site statistics, plus international and state-specific data, to investigate how age influences our naming style.

Twelve baby girls and twelve bouncing boys joined the Nameberry family in August and September, and their gorgeous names conjure up the perfect warm and fuzzy feeling for this time of year.

Our most recent Babyberry birth announcements are full of sweet and surprising choices perfect for the sunny summer season! From sleek summery names like Alba and Quill to dramatic rarities like Gwyniveth and Beowulf, read the stories behind them here.

Want to know which names parents are looking at right now? Our mid-year round up reveals what's hot this year.

Author Georgia Clark and her wife, business advisor Lindsay Ratowsky had the perfect name nailed down before their daughter was even a possibility. Rozella Jayne is a magical combination of family and cultural significance via both of her moms. We talk to Georgia about Rozella's name story and character names in her new novel, Island Time.

These are the newest additions to the Nameberry community, announced on our forums in April and May. And just like their season of birth, these babies’ creative names are brimming with freshness, fun and life.

Baby name popularity is of prime interest to expectant parents, but we won’t find out the official rankings until well into 2023 – not much use if you’re naming a baby this year! If you want to find out what names parents-to-be are considering now, check out our roundup of Nameberry’s most viewed girl and boy names of 2022 so far.

The names chosen by our newest parents radiate love and positivity. Read the latest name announcements from our community and the sweet stories behind them.

The ten best books for your baby's first year, including long-standing classics and the latest and greatest books that belong on your baby's bookshelf.

Nameberry parents kicked off the new year in style with the bright, fresh, natural baby names chosen by our members in January.

For North Dakota couple Anna and Mitchell, naming their second daughter was a breeze. They decided on Olive Rebecca — two family names — before they were even pregnant, and kept it secret from the honorees. But what happened when their older daughter, Mara spilled the beans? We talk to Anna about Olive's name story.