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Jan 10, 2012
We’re all about newness today. Tell us what new names you’ve heard and seen, we’ll tell you ours, plus we want your baby name questions for a brand new Nameberry feature!
Jan 4, 2012
The most wildly anticipated celebrity baby name of the year will soon be revealed. Wacky, unique, unexpected, or unexpectedly sedate? Predictions, please.
Dec 14, 2011
Is there a name that you once considered using for your child before you woke up and realized it was all wrong?
Nov 30, 2011
Imagine you are the name ruler of the world. If there were no holds barred, no inhibiting factors–what would your perfect family of names be?
Nov 16, 2011
How do you feel when you meet someone who shares your name? And what about if they’ve made the same name choice for their child?
Nov 2, 2011
Is there a name or names that you really love, but think might just be too extreme to actually give to your child?
Oct 25, 2011
Do the names of your kids all have to be similar in style or can they be more mix and match?
Oct 18, 2011
We were quoted all over the world last week in a story that claimed 10 percent of parents regret their child’s name. Now we want you to tell us: Any baby name regrets? And if so, why?
Sep 28, 2011
Did one of your Nameberry-approved name choices produce a raised eyebrow–or worse–from someone out there in the non-namenerd world?
Sep 21, 2011
Whether it was inspired by a much loved person, a public personality, a character in a book or was one you completely made up, what was your favorite name as a child– and does it make you blush now?
Sep 14, 2011
We’re here because we think names are important. But are they everything — or would a Bertha smell every bit as sweet as a Rose?
Aug 31, 2011
What do you think of families whose kids’ names all start with the same letter, or are a garden of flower names? Would or did you theme your children’s names?
Aug 24, 2011
Let’s have your thoughts on what would make a great Question of the Week.
Aug 17, 2011
New names in the celebrisphere have included a mix of nature names, vintage names, Greek and Hebrew names…ranging from Agnes to Sky. Which ones do you think are winners?
Aug 9, 2011
No matter how crazy you’ve gotten about baby names — and our boards are full of some pretty crazy stories — we bet there’s someone crazier. Confess!
Aug 3, 2011
Would you consider giving your baby a middle name like Sweetheart or Ballerina or Bunny or Bear or Bebop or Boo or Noo, as some celebrities have done?
Jul 27, 2011
Some of us have had the same favorite name since we were seven, others find their styles and choices continually changing over time. Which description fits you?
Jul 20, 2011
Today’s Nameberry Question of the Week–when is it ok for two family members to use the same (or similar) names for their babies and when is it not?
Jul 12, 2011
What do you do if you’ve chosen a redheaded name like Rory and a little blondie appears? Should the name stay or should it go?
Jul 6, 2011
When is an unusual name a mark of distinction and when can it be a source of confusion? Where would you draw the line?
Jun 29, 2011
Egbert? Ebenezer? Gay? Hyman? Herman? Hortense? Which names have the least chance of making a comeback?
Jun 22, 2011
With Trinity and Serenity in the Top 100, and babies being named Story and Fable and Echo and Fire, we’re wondering how you feel about word names in general.
Jun 8, 2011
Whether or not you consider yourself a certified Name Nerd, how and when did you get interested in names?
May 25, 2011
When it comes to naming girls, there’s a vast profusion of style and image possibilities, from feminissima to boyish. How would you classify your favorites? Are there the same criteria for both genders?
May 18, 2011
What’s your taste in boys’ names? Traditional or trendy? Strong or gentle? Homegrown or exotic?