Name News from the Arts & Pop Culture

A parade of names celebrating the fun and pageantry of the New Orleans carnival, and all things Louisiana. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Take our quiz to discover your 2024 name, then read about the names that defined this year!

Happy baby names are a great gift to bestow upon a child. Here is a wide-ranging list of positive possibilities, from Gioia to Georgie, Sebastian to Serenity.

Brand name or baby name? They're both! Take a look at the baby names that were inspired by popular brand names in 2023 — some of them might surprise you.

We asked AI about the most stereotypical baby names in each state, and the results are wild.

Bridgerton names are part of the Netflix series' enthralling fantasy, but may not represent real early 19th century naming practices.

Can science fiction names work in this world too? You bet. Many of our favorite characters have wonderful names, whether classic or modern, that have inspired parents and even kicked off trends. Here are our top 100 sci-fi names for your little intergalactic hero(ine).

For the new Major League season, we pitch a long list of baseball-related names and nicknames, some more wearable than others.

Looking for a baby name with an extra bit of enchantment? Consider one of these unique baby names from fairy tales.

Celebrities who have paid tribute to their children with baby name tattoos — from conventional to crazy.

Kindercore names harken back to childhood, referencing beloved characters we all grew up with. We explore this new trend, as seen in recent celebrity babies Bambi, Cosmo, and Malibu Barbie.

Notable African-American heroines inspire a range of names to look up to, from the well-known to the underappreciated.

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.

Harry Potter names highlight the influence of the world-famous book and movie series on the naming world, from Luna to Bellatrix to Draco.

Take our quiz to discover your 2023 name, then read about the names that defined the year.

Is there anything Taylor Swift can't do? Actually, yes: popularize this baby name.

The Disney Princesses have some gorgeous names, from Aurora to Belle to Raya. Take a look at how Disney Princess movies have influenced naming trends, and read up on some of the histories behind these iconic heroines' names.

Shimmering moon names drawn from the worlds of Greek myth and Shakespeare's plays.

Stars and their children are the top baby name influencers of 2023. See the most influential celebrity-related names of the year, from Aspyn to Ozzy to Shai.

Celebrate the holiday with seasonal names for a Halloween baby, and a quiz to find out your own spooky Halloween name.

Demon names are more popular than ever before — for characters, pets, and yes, even babies. Find the best, most badass demon names in our ultimate guide.

Character names can be as difficult as baby names. Here are some tips from a writer on finding good ones.

With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to lift the lid on vampire baby names. It’s been a few years since we last covered them, and the vampire world — and the pool of fangtastic names — just keeps growing.

Saint names are spiritual and significant, and these beautiful options are perfect for parents of a creative persuasion. Patron saints of painters and poets, bookbinders and architects might give heavenly inspiration to a budding artist.

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have proven themselves celebrity baby naming champions for the fourth time by naming their newborn son Wren Alexander. Their choice is right on trend with a growing interest in unisex names for baby boys, according to an exclusive analysis by Nameberry.