May 31, 2016
Name Sage: Do rules make baby naming easier?
Can this family find a name that satisfies all their rules, or does something need to give?
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May 8, 2016
Playground Analysis: The REAL most popular names
We are so pleased to present Kelli’s annual Playground Analysis–how the most popular list of 2015 would look if the various spellings of a name were combined.
May 5, 2016
Baby Names Pronunciation: A lesson in geography
Be aware that that name you’re considering might be pronounced very differently in different places.
Apr 3, 2016
New Baby Names Ending in X: Lennox, Fox, and more
X marks the spot–at the end of boys’ names. Abby Sandel gives evidence of this hot trend, with boys names from Ajax to Lennox to Phoenix.
Mar 14, 2016
Most Popular Vowel Names for Girls
Vowel names take the lead on the new most popular list on Nameberry–with Olivia at the top.
Feb 22, 2016
Girls’ Baby Names: Stylish but Unusual Choices
If you love the appealing lee ending but want a name that’s more unusual, we offer 30 fresh girls’ names for you to consider.
Feb 14, 2016
O Boy! Baby Names: Owen, Rocco, and Lochlan
O names like Oliver and Owen are gaining on the J and A boy names.
Feb 2, 2016
Portmanteau Names: How to smoosh your sibset
Tiana Putric has an interesting idea for calling your kids in half the time.
Jan 17, 2016
B Baby Names in the News: Bowie, Brie, and Beyond
Bowie leads the list of B-names in the news this week!
Jan 11, 2016
Berry Faves of 2015 IRL
Pearl has become the girls’ middle name of choice, when it comes to first names, diversity rules!
Dec 13, 2015
Science and the Sounds and Shapes of Names
Some fascinating new studies of the sharp sounds and round sounds of baby names, by one of the researchers himself.
Nov 29, 2015
Is Sailor the New Harper? Hot Girl Names Ending with R
What do Harper, Eleanor, Juniper and Winter have in common? They’re all hot girls’ names ending in R.
Nov 26, 2015
Sassy Double-Syllable Names for Girls
How have these peppy, high-stepping girls’ nickname names like Lulu and Coco fared over the years? You might be surprised!
Nov 11, 2015
Namesakes for Grandpas Donald & Doug
Here’s how to honor Grandpa Doug, Dick, Dan or Don.
Nov 8, 2015
Long, Lovely Names for Girls
Paulina, Antonia, Seraphina….lovely long names for girls in this week’s Nameberry 9.
Oct 13, 2015
Girls’ Names with I-Endings
Eleni, Imani, Noemi–some lovely girl names ending in the letter I.
Oct 13, 2015
Name Sage: Girl Name Honoring Jacob
The Name Sage helps find some middle name possibilities to go with Iris that honor great-grandpa Jacob.
Oct 11, 2015
Hello, Baby! O-Ending Surname Names for Girls
Trend alert: There’s definitely growing love for girls’ names ending in the O-sound.
Sep 3, 2015
10 of the Right Names to Write
Kara Cavazos explores the joys of good old penmanship. Is your child’s name cursive-friendly?
Aug 13, 2015
Thinking Outside the Popularity Box
How to find a less popular cousin of today’s top names.
Jul 29, 2015
Baby Name Etta-quette
A look at etta-ending names which just might be moving in on the ellas. What do you think?
Jul 14, 2015
VER-y Chic Names for Girls
Sometimes, it’s not a first initial or an ending sound but a string of letters that creates a baby name trend.