Sibling Name News

The definitive guide to sibling names, including what to consider when naming siblings, popular names for siblings, and unique sibling names.

Allison and her husband are at a loss for boy names. They hate all of the choices on each other's lists — besides the much-too-popular Jack, that is. Is there a name that can bridge their style gap, or should they discount popularity and opt for the one name they've always liked? Nameberry's consultants weigh in with help from The Amazing Baby Name Book coauthor Amy Ephron.

Donna's daughter is two months old and still without a name! She has a strong list of contenders, but which one is the right fit with older sisters named Nora and Lia? Should Donna choose another name that ends in A, or go with a choice that breaks the mold? Nameberry's expert consultants weigh in.

Nameberry's experts talk to Sam and her astronomer husband who have three kids — Eva, Ronan, and Conor — and a baby girl on the way. Aurora might be the perfect name, but the nickname Rory is a no-go for this Irish father. Can Rory be avoided? And if not, what should they choose instead?

In the first edition of our new advice column, Let Us Name Your Baby, we talk to parents whose older children are Scout and Cruz — and now are struggling to find a name for their third. So far, their only overlap is Cub. But can Cub and Scout be siblings? Nameberry's experts weigh in.

Twin names offer double the challenge but double the fun. Here is our ultimate guide to top twin names, unique twin names, girl twin names, and boy twin names.

Brother names should be compatible in style or sound, but not overly matched. We identify the top sets of brother names, unique pairs, and the best examples from the celebrisphere.

Popular twin names used to appear on the Social Security top baby names site, but alas, no more. But while there hasn't been hard data on the top twin names in the US in over a decade, we can extrapolate from the 2010 twin names data to make some educated guesses.

Good twin boy names have the right strength, style, and vibe for this year. We've gathered our top 100 sets of twin names for boys — 200 names total — that fit the bill. Styles such as Southern twin boy names and badass twin boy names are featured here, along with unique twin boy names, and even matching twin boy names!

We've compiled our top 100 sets of twin girl names — that's 200 names! — with the right style, substance, and vibe for this year. You can find twin girl names by style — cute twin girl names, badass twin girl names; names by rarity — unique twin girl names; even matching twin girl names!

Names spelled backwards — or which read the same both ways — are creative and playful, and they’re also genuine baby names. Would you consider using them for siblings, as an honor name, or just for fun?

Sister names should be coordinated in style — sometimes sound or theme — but not be confusingly close. We take a look at popular and unique sister name combinations, as well as our favorite celebrity examples.

Amber and Esteban Rodriguez needed meaningful, cross-cultural names for their Mexican-American triplets. They chose Lucia Sara, Camila Deena, and Rafael Esteban — names that connect to their faith, family, and style.

The best anagram names for siblings, beyond Heaven and Nevaeh.

When Ashley and Lance found out they were having quadruplets, they knew they were in for a naming challenge! They chose classic names with family significance — Wesley Clark, Emma Colleen, Leah Evelyn, and Nora Elizabeth — perfectly paired with big sister Isla Hope.

When Allo and Drew found out they were expecting two sets of twins — due one week apart — they needed to come up with combos quickly. Their "triplets" ended up as Rhodes Upton, Banks Hazard, and Ziggy Lake — distinctive and modern names that fit Allo and Drew's values.

When they found out they were expecting triplets, Jennifer and Jason Edgar were up to the challenge of naming three babies at once. They ultimately landed on Elise Caroline, Jude Joseph, and Lillian Laine, with each baby having an honor name. Jennifer shares the triplets' name story with us.

Nora Penelope is going to be a big sister! The Name Sage helps her parents find a traditional, slightly offbeat name for their new addition.

Lisa has two boys named Harris and Jude and doesn’t know where to begin naming a third child. What’s the right name for their new sister?

Alexander and Aurora will soon have a new sister! But will her name begin with an A? Caroline's favorite name doesn't begin with an A, but she frets that she'll regret breaking the pattern.

Their family is growing, but their list of favorites is dwindling with each new arrival. Now they’re naming boy-girl twins and their list is pretty much blank! Time to ask the Name Sage for fresh ideas.

They were thinking of naming Esme’s sister Arden, Imogen, or Sabine. Except it’s a boy! Now they’re back to square one, and asking the Name Sage for some different-but-not-crazy options for their son.

Hayley and Brad welcomed their twins Rosie Cynthia and Ramsey Terrance in April of 2020. We talked with Hayley, who told us all about how she and Brad chose twin names for their babies Rosie and Ramsey.

Celebrity twins are a double challenge for our Name Seer Sophie this time. See if you agree with her prophesies and add some of your own!

They love quirky, vintage picks with plenty of energy. Their first daughter’s name is Imogene Hazel May. Now Imogene is going to be a big sister, and they need a spirited name to match! Time to ask the Name Sage for some fresh ideas.