Name Problems and Disputes News

This week’s name news includes a baby boy named Amber, triplet girls named after a car, and a comprehensive look at the name Paul.

They chose a name for Lucy’s brother, but now they’re having doubts. Should they reconsider the name that got away? Kelsey writes: We’re due November 24 with a boy. My husband and I decided to name our son Callahan Samuel and call him Cal.  Samuel is a family name, so that part is sticking. We […]

When you’ve loved names since you could talk, how can you possibly choose just one? The Name Sage advises logic, unless, of course, the name you adore breaks all the rules …   Adriana writes: We are finally pregnant! After years of infertility, we are expecting. I am a name lover, and have been since […]

The Name Sage faces the challenge of finding a name for a fourth sister.

Can you imagine the challenge of naming a seventh son?

The Name Sage asks you to vote on these various namesake options.

A repeat customer for the Name Sage as she seeks a sister name for Carina.

They adore their son’s name Frederick/Freddy–what can they find to love as much for his baby sister?

How would you handle family disapproval of your chosen baby name?

The Name Sage’s surefire formula for conquering baby name overload.

Name teasing or bullying should never be tolerated, but does it happen anyway and would it influence your choice of a baby name?

The Name Sage’s wise advice on whether to use the family name Remy.

Should they name their son Thor? He’s big on the heroic heritage pick, but she fears it might be too much name for a mere mortal. Mary writes: I’m writing with an odd conundrum. My husband is dead set on naming our son Thor. My husband’s family is Norwegian and very proud of their heritage […]

The Name Sage challenge: finding a name both traditional and modern.

How one couple got to the Eureka! moment of finding the perfect baby name.

The Name Sage helps find the perfect sister name for Jackson, Scarlett and Logan.

The Name Sage helps find a girls’ surname name for this family that feels fresh and modern and blends with those of her two brothers.

Our Question of the Week: Last week, Serena Williams introduced the world to her adorable two-week-old daughter in an Instagram post. The baby’s name, she revealed, was Alexis. A perfectly nice, normal name; popular, but not too popular, at Number 119. But here’s the unusual part: The newborn’s father is also named Alexis. And the new […]

Sometimes finding the right name centers around the middle name.

Question of the Week: The baby is healthy and home from the hospital. It has a name. Is this the time to call dibs on his online territory?

Some strategies for using a problematic name you love but hiding it too.

The Name Sage tackles the question: Does a sister for Amelia and Alexandra have to start with A?

When your last name limits your baby name choices, what to do? The Name Sage finds several ways to navigate the problem of finding a name for baby boy surnamed Lo.

Can their dog’s name be shared by their new baby? The Name Sage offers some alternatives.

It happens. Sometimes you have second thoughts about the name you chose. Here are nine ways to handle it.