Name News from the Arts & Pop Culture

The news stories here cover the latest names and name trends inspired by literature, music, art, film, and television.

Saint Names: Patrons of the Arts
Sat Sep 02 2023

Saint Names: Patrons of the Arts

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.
How Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Are Leading Baby Name Trends
Wed Jun 28 2023

How Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Are Leading Baby Name Trends

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.
Black History Names: Barrier Breakers
Mon Jun 19 2023

Black History Names: Barrier Breakers

Black history names include the extraordinary names of extraordinary men and women who achieved firsts in their chosen fields.
Wes Anderson Names Add Whimsy
Sat Jun 17 2023

Wes Anderson Names Add Whimsy

Wes Anderson baby names are whimsical, meaningful, and incredibly iconic. We profile the most notable names from the auteur's universe and have a quiz for you to discover your Wes Anderson name.
Is the Secret to Succession in its Names?
Sat May 27 2023

Is the Secret to Succession in its Names?

Nameberry is going viral this weekend with our prediction for the outcome of Succession based on its...names. Does an unusual last name and the history of baseball offer the clue to who the successor will be, and why.
Rihanna's Baby Name Revealed!
Thu May 11 2023

Rihanna's Baby Name Revealed!

Two days before his first birthday, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's son's name has been revealed. Find out the meaningful, musical moniker they gave their baby boy.
Khloe Kardashian Reveals Son's Name — Tatum Robert!
Fri May 05 2023

Khloe Kardashian Reveals Son's Name — Tatum Robert!

Khloe Kardashian's baby boy's name is finally revealed — Tatum Robert! Read all about this gender-neutral celebrity baby name and see how well it pairs with the other Kardashian kid names.
The Mary Month of May
Tue May 02 2023

The Mary Month of May

Can you still name a baby Mary? You can if you name her Manon, Marietta, or Minnie.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Names: the Legends Live On!
Fri Feb 17 2023

Rock ‘n’ Roll Names: the Legends Live On!

These cool names pay tribute to classic rock music legends of the 1960s and 1970s. From subtle Cecilia to iconic Elvis, discover baby names ready to rock out.
The Many Names of David Bowie
Thu Jan 19 2023

The Many Names of David Bowie

Names of the Master of Reinvention; from David to Bowie to Ziggy to Mars!
Quiz: What's Your 2022 Name?
Thu Dec 29 2022

Quiz: What's Your 2022 Name?

Take our quiz to discover your 2022 name, then read about the names that defined the year.
Photography Names Are Picture-Perfect
Tue Sep 20 2022

Photography Names Are Picture-Perfect

Though photography is one of the youngest art forms, there has been enough history to produce an aggregation of interesting names; from Ansel to Imogen to Zanele.
Model Baby Names Set New Styles
Sun Sep 11 2022

Model Baby Names Set New Styles

What's coming down the baby name runway? Take a look at the names of fashion models' babies to see what's next in baby naming.
Best S Names for Girls
Sat Jul 16 2022

Best S Names for Girls

Move over Sophia — here are 15 stunning girl names starting with S, from Sabine to Sylvie.
Names Inspired by Tarot Cards
Sat Jul 02 2022

Names Inspired by Tarot Cards

There are 22 major arcana cards in the Tarot deck, each one associated with a name. Guest blogger Isadora Vega interprets tarot card names for us here.
Names Invented by Celebrities
Fri Jun 03 2022

Names Invented by Celebrities

When celebrities really want their child's name to stand out, they create one themselves. We round up 15 names invented by celebrities — some more successful than others.
Hillbilly Names Have Rugged Charm
Wed May 04 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.
Pen Names and How They Can Kill You
Mon Jan 24 2022

Pen Names and How They Can Kill You

As I start sending out my novel to literary agents, I’m frustrated by having to submit an author name. I have been through so many iterations of my name that I hardly know who I am anymore.
Magical, Memorable Names from Ursula Le Guin
Thu Oct 21 2021

Magical, Memorable Names from Ursula Le Guin

When authors are name lovers too, magic happens. Sci-fi and fantasy author Ursula Le Guin was a grand master of naming, weaving them into her plots and creating unforgettable character names that could just make great baby names too.
Kylie Jenner's Baby Names: The Name Guru to the Stars Weighs In
Tue Sep 14 2021

Kylie Jenner's Baby Names: The Name Guru to the Stars Weighs In

The Kylie Jenner baby names are a source of much speculation in the celebrity baby names arena. Our Name Guru to the Stars predicts baby names for Kylie Jenner, Jennifer Lawrence, Olivia Munn, and more.
Scarlett Johansson's Baby Names: The Name Guru to the Stars Guesses
Tue Aug 10 2021

Scarlett Johansson's Baby Names: The Name Guru to the Stars Guesses

Rumor has it that Scarlett Johansson is pregnant — what will she name a sister or brother to Rose Dorothy? The Name Guru to the Stars predicts Freida Pinto, Gael García Bernal, Scarlett Johansson's baby names, and more.
Sun Jun 06 2021

Meghan and Harry's Royal Baby Name: Lilibet Diana!

She's here! Welcome to the latest royal baby, Lilibet "Lili" Diana Mountbatten-Windsor. We have the inside scoop on her name.
Nick Cannon's Baby Names: The Name Guru to the Stars Predicts What's Next
Tue Apr 27 2021

Nick Cannon's Baby Names: The Name Guru to the Stars Predicts What's Next

Nick Cannon's baby names are bold and brand-new. What will he name his twin boys? Our Name Guru to the Stars makes her predictions, along with those for celebrities such as Kirsten Dunst, Tan France, and Macklemore.
Name Guru to the Stars: Harry and Meghan's Baby Name
Mon Mar 08 2021

Name Guru to the Stars: Harry and Meghan's Baby Name

There's another royal baby on the way! Nameberry's Name Guru to the Stars shares her predictions for Harry and Meghan's baby name.
Name Guru to the Stars: Predicting the Seventh Hanson Baby Name
Fri Dec 04 2020

Name Guru to the Stars: Predicting the Seventh Hanson Baby Name

We have the inside scoop on the sex of Natalie and Taylor Hanson’s seventh child, and our Name Guru to the Stars predicts the Hanson baby name. Plus, enter our contest for the chance to win $1000!