Unique Names News

Every Tom, Dick, and Harry doesn't mean what it used to. We have the scoop on the names that are going extinct, from those currently in the danger zone to the ones that have already vanished (hint: Gary, Karen, and Nigel are not among them!)

A parade of names celebrating the fun and pageantry of the New Orleans carnival, and all things Louisiana. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Exploring some of the most obscure and eccentric saintly names plucked from history and legend.

"Posh" British baby names are famed for their characteristic quirk and charm. We analyze the latest Telegraph announcements to reveal the top choices that exemplify that oh-so-British blend of elegance and eccentricity.

What are the eyebrow-raising choices of today that have the potential to become the popular names of tomorrow? We analyzed our site statistics from the past six months to identify 15 outlandish baby names currently trending upwards in a big way.

We crunched the numbers to find each state's quirky favorite baby name. Find out which state is into Jake and which state prefers Jinx in our exclusive analysis of the unique favorite names in each state.

A New Year’s baby is a double new beginning. Ring in the year with our guide to names celebrating dawning hope and a fresh start, plus some birthday namesakes.

2024 is coming to a close, and it is time to celebrate the year's cohort of wonderfully named Babyberries, born to our very own Nameberry users. Find out what the most popular names were among Berry parents this year and what naming trends were most in style. Also, join us in welcoming the most recent Babyberries, born this fall!

The newest entries to the Nameberry database come from a range of sources, including international names, word names, last names, and recent celebrity and pop culture choices.

Is "Trendiest Untrendy Names" an oxymoron? These rising but rare names defy conventional naming patterns — perfect for the most fashion-forward parents.

As Hannah Montana once said, "It's the best of both worlds" — timeless, traditional baby names with fun and quirky nicknames that will allow your child to be a superstar on any playground.

Truly unique baby names we can (almost) guarantee you'll never hear in the wild! From Antioch to Wildrose, these 20 cool choices have never charted in the US.

Over a hundred unique baby girl names with a unisex feel and a lot of style.

Cute celebrity baby names are getting even cuter. Recent starbaby arrivals have names like Sweetie, Honey, Buddy, Pepper, and Baby. We look at the cutest celebrity baby names of the past few years and examine what makes a baby name cute.

Looking for a boy name that feels both fashionable and original, that stands out for its rarity but fits with current trends? Read on for our top picks right now.

If you're looking for a girl name that feels both fashionable and original, that stands out on its style merits rather than its shock factor – these are our top picks right now.

Secret nature names are the outdoorsy choices with a more subtle connection to the natural world. They still feel fresh and appealing, but they hide their secret nature behind a cool or classic exterior.

Brand name or baby name? They're both! Take a look at the baby names that were inspired by popular brand names in 2023 — some of them might surprise you.

Victorian baby names feel fresh and strong, even as other vintage names rise up the charts. We round up the best popular and unique Victorian picks.

If it's fresh, fascinating, and unique names you're looking for, this exclusive roundup of the newest names on Nameberry might provide the perfect inspiration!

If you like popular boy names but not, well, their popularity, consider one of the uncommon boy names that can be used as a substitute.

If you've always wanted to name your daughter Olivia or Sophia or Charlotte, only to see your favorite name ruined by its rise to the top of the popularity list, we have a solution. Or rather, 100 of them.

Rare Biblical boy names have never been hotter! A new study crunches the numbers, and we pick the 20 coolest unusual Bible names for boys right now.

Cool unisex nature names — from the hottest choices right now, to some unique gender-neutral ideas to inspire you!

Beyond popular nature-inspired choices like Lily and River, Mother Nature has an abundance of beautiful rare names.