News on Name Spellings, Sounds and Initials
Baby names that start or end with specific letters and sounds or that contain special sounds and rhythms are the focus of this news category. We examine which letters and sounds are attracting new interest, which are becoming more popular, and which are fading away.
Fri Jan 12 2024
Backwards Names Have Hidden Meaning
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?
Mon Jan 08 2024
Top Baby Names by Letter Through the Ages
Let's take a look at the most popular names for each letter across the past four generations: from the great-grandparents of babies born today to the names filling kindergarten rosters in 2024 and beyond.
Sat Nov 25 2023
Aiden Names: the Rise And Fall of a Mega-Trend
A deep dive into the explosion of names rhyming with Aidan in the 21st century.
Fri Nov 17 2023
Boy Names: Some Popular Name Cliques
Trendy boy names come in clusters, so if you want to avoid a name that *feels* popular, here are some key groups to watch out for!
Fri Nov 03 2023
Cherokee Names Are All-American
Drawing from her own background, Angel Thomas looks at the naming practices, and the names themselves, of the Cherokee culture.
Mon Sep 04 2023
Unique Names That Start With Em
Em baby names don't have to stop at Emma, Emily and Emmett! We've gathered 50+ uncommon and unique Em names for both sexes, which stand out while fitting in with this most fashionable of name sounds.
Mon Aug 28 2023
100+ Best Boy Names Ending in a Vowel
Boy names ending in a vowel feel fresh and cool in an era dominated by N-ending names for boys. Check out our 100 top picks and browse our full lists here!
Mon Jul 17 2023
Compound Names for Girls: The Next Generation
Time to take a fresh look at compound names for girls! Goodbye Maryann, today's unique smoosh names are inspired by nature, literature, pop culture and more.
Tue Jul 11 2023
Cool Names That End in Er
Names that end in er are one of the coolest crowds in the playground right now. Here is a roundup of our favorite energetic baby names ending in er, from traditional choices to edgy and unique er names for boys and girls.
Sun May 28 2023
Two Syllable Names Reign Supreme
Two syllables is the most common name length in the USA, so these names cover every style you can imagine, from vintage classics to unique creations, cute nicknames to cool cowboys and girls.
Tue May 16 2023
The Top Baby Names A-Z
Find out the top names for each letter of the alphabet in the USA and on Nameberry. Sure, Olivia and Oliver rule the O names, but do you know who is top for Y?
Thu May 11 2023
Long Baby Names: The Ultimate Guide
Long baby names are the perfect match for shorter surnames, and come packed with nickname potential. See our favorite long names for boys and girls!
Thu May 04 2023
Initial Names: From AJ to Zee
Names made from initials are fun, informal nicknames, and they can go straight onto the birth certificate too. Find out which initial names parents are using, plus fun hidden-initial names like Casey and Evie.
Tue May 02 2023
Four Syllable Baby Names Hot Right Now
Four syllable baby names are very versatile and perfect for shorter surnames. Check out our picks for 80 of the coolest four syllable names right now!
Sun Apr 30 2023
O Boy! The Best Boy Names Ending in O
Boy names ending in O have include plenty of cool options to suit every style, from Arlo to Zeno.
Fri Apr 07 2023
Short Names: the Ultimate Guide
Short names pack a lot of punch into just a few letters. Here are nine different styles of mini-name to consider, whether you're more into John, June or Jax.
Sat Feb 04 2023
Baby Names As You've Never Seen Them Before
Name data is beautiful! From around the internet, here are some of our favorite graphics, maps and animations showing baby name trends over the years.
Sat Oct 29 2022
Best J Names for Girls
Girl names that start with J are less common than you might expect: there are only two in the Top 100 baby names. Read our recommendations for the best J names, from classics like Josephine and Joy, to modern favorites like Journey.
Sat Sep 17 2022
Best A Names for Girls
Here are Nameberry's top choices for the best girl names starting with the letter A, from Ada to Azalea.
Wed Aug 31 2022
Best H Names for Girls
H names for girls are heavenly choices, whether homespun or hot off the presses. These are our nominees for the best girl names that start with H.
Mon Aug 01 2022
Best C Names for Boys
There are so many boy names starting with C! Here we break down the best of the best.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Best Z Names for Boys
Looking for an offbeat boy name with lots of energy? These Z names for boys could be for you. Z is uncommon at the start of words in English, so baby names beginning with Z tend to stand out.
Mon Jul 18 2022
Best Z Names for Girls
Girl names starting with the letter Z are rare and exotic, from Zadie to Zuzu, Zinnia to Zahara.
Sun Jul 17 2022
Best T Names for Girls
There are certain letters that have gotten short shrift, and for girls one of them is the letter T. Which is a shame because there are so many rarely used treasures, and here we have 13 of them, from Tamsin to Tulia, Tilly to Theodora; names that might fit your baby girl to a T.
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.