Sibling Name News

Names for siblings, twins, and other multiples are the focus of the news stories and features in this category. We look at sibling name trends and update the names of new baby sisters and brothers born to notable people.

How I Named My Babies: Nico Gianna & Jasper Graham
Wed Oct 28 2020

How I Named My Babies: Nico Gianna & Jasper Graham

Alanna Shore, stay-at-home parent, and her husband Keith, artist and art director of Mikkeller Beer, live in Bucks County, Pennsylvania with their four children. In May they welcomed their latest arrivals, twins named Nico Gianna and Jasper Graham. Here, Alanna shares the story of how she and Keith named their babies. How long did it […]
Great Nicknames Shorten Classic Favorites
Wed Oct 21 2020

Great Nicknames Shorten Classic Favorites

Great nicknames can transform a solid classic into a cuddly name for a child – and still leave plenty of room to grow! Kalli and her family have used this strategy to name their daughters. Now let’s help them find an equally great nickname/formal name combination for a son. What goes with Lulu, Millie, and Georgie?
Narrowing Down Your Name List
Wed Oct 07 2020

Narrowing Down Your Name List

Narrowing down your name list can be the hardest part! Let’s help Jessie choose the right name for Eloise June’s new sister from her top favorites: Annabelle, Marceline, and Sylvie.
Naming Multiples in Style!
Thu Sep 03 2020

Naming Multiples in Style!

August’s Babyberry birth announcements are in! Several sets of twins and triplets joined the crew this month – find out their amazing names here.
Name Sage: Choosing Names When You Disagree
Wed Jun 03 2020

Name Sage: Choosing Names When You Disagree

Choosing baby names when you and your partner disagree can be tough! The secrets: start early, focus on the qualities you’d like in a name, and get some suggestions from the Nameberry community, too.
March Babyberries Bring Good News!
Thu Apr 02 2020

March Babyberries Bring Good News!

Our March birth announcements are a welcome ray of sunshine right now! See the beautiful baby names our Berries chose in March, from Apollo to Delphine.
This Is How You Name Multiples In Style!
Thu Mar 05 2020

This Is How You Name Multiples In Style!

Nameberry’s February birth announcements include one set of superbly named twin boys and two (!!) sets of triplets. It’s a masterclass in naming multiples!
How to Name a Last Baby
Fri Feb 21 2020

How to Name a Last Baby

Naming a last baby can be a struggle. Honor name, or longtime love? A third B name, or break the pattern? Here are our top tips for naming a final child.
Modern Traditional Boy Names
Wed Feb 05 2020

Modern Traditional Boy Names

If it’s a girl, they’re all set. If it’s a boy, this kiddo is currently nameless! Time to call in the Name Sage. Jordan writes: I am expecting baby number three in April and my husband and I cannot agree on a single boy name. We are not finding out the gender this go around […]
Tue Feb 04 2020

Nameberry’s Newest Arrivals Announced!

Our January birth announcements are the perfect way to set the baby name scene for the decade ahead. Fresh nature names and cool Scandi picks on the rise!
Celtic Baby Names SOS
Wed Dec 18 2019

Celtic Baby Names SOS

The Name Sage to the rescue: Helping this family with very specific specifications!
Thu Nov 21 2019

Help the Bode Millers Name Their Twin Boys!

Olympic skier Bode Miller and wife Morgan Beck Miller recently became the parents of identical twin boys — but now they need twin names! The Millers told People Magazine that they were having trouble agreeing on names for their twins. “It’s a daily battle to the point where some days we have to stop the conversation […]
Newest Baby Names: October Berrybabies
Thu Nov 07 2019

Newest Baby Names: October Berrybabies

The latest baby names announced on Nameberry include girls named Verity and Anouk and boys name Barnabas and Sullivan.
Girl Names: A sister for Isla and Elodie
Tue Oct 15 2019

Girl Names: A sister for Isla and Elodie

The Name Sage offers some cool suggestions for the coming baby sister of Isla and Elodie. And there’s a poll!
Surname Names for Boys: Help wanted!
Tue Sep 17 2019

Surname Names for Boys: Help wanted!

The Name Sage is called upon to help find a boy name for this family’s sixth child. Check out her suggestions and vote on the poll!
Unique Names for Boys
Tue Aug 06 2019

Unique Names for Boys

The Name Sage helps find a brother name for Elowyn Magnolia and Arthur Jack Ruger and invites readers to vote on her suggestions.
July Baby Names: Latest Berrybaby choices
Thu Aug 01 2019

July Baby Names: Latest Berrybaby choices

by Linda Rosenkrantz The July baby names in the latest Berrybaby birth announcement report may be short, but they’re long on particularly gorgeous sibsets.  Just consider Caroline, Winnie and Wyatt; Theodora, Beatrix and Elowyn; and Griffin, Willow and Juniper! And some nice classics too. Here’s the full list and the stories behind them. July baby […]
Thu Jul 25 2019

Celebrity Baby Names Q+A: Elizabeth Holmes

Journalist and Instagram Stories star Elizabeth Holmes explains her thoughtful baby naming process to Nameberry.
Great Baby Naming Stories: Beatrix Ivaloo and a girl named Peregrine
Mon Jul 01 2019

Great Baby Naming Stories: Beatrix Ivaloo and a girl named Peregrine

A bonanza of great baby naming stories in this month’s berrybaby birth announcements.
Sibling Names: Celebs and citizens
Wed Jun 26 2019

Sibling Names: Celebs and citizens

It’s a sibling names special this week, with lots of well-matched sets in the news. Plus glimpses into the school roll-calls of 2029, name prejudice, and a girl named after a colorful singer.
Sun Jun 09 2019

Celebrity Baby Names Q+A: Elsie Larson

Why this celebrity chose the names Nova and Marigold for her girls.
May Arrivals: Phoebe Wren & Susannah Sparrow
Mon Jun 03 2019

May Arrivals: Phoebe Wren & Susannah Sparrow

Some gorgeous names among the May arrivals of our newest berrybabes.
Mon May 06 2019

Cool New Names: Cecily Plum and Lazlo Telemachus

by Linda Rosenkrantz When I looked at all the cool new names posted on our Birth Announcement forum in April, I was struck not only by the actual choices (fabulous as always), but by the care, research and negotiations that shaped them. Take a look at the unique stories behind Juniper, Beckham, and Riven, for […]
Sibsets: Finding a name for baby #3
Tue Apr 30 2019

Sibsets: Finding a name for baby #3

The Name Sage helps find the perfect sibset name for baby number 3.
Sibset: A name for Jack’s baby sister
Tue Apr 02 2019

Sibset: A name for Jack’s baby sister

The NAme Sage helps find the perfect sister name for Jack.