Unique Names News
Unique, rare, uncommon, and unusual names for both girls and boys are the focus of the news articles here. We look at unique names resurrected from the past as well as unusual, rare, and uncommon baby names emerging today. Also here are updates on new research on the usage of unique baby names as well as fresh sources for unusual names.
Sun Apr 22 2018
100+ More New Names Nominated by You!
A new batch of fascinating names enters the Nameberry database, thanks to you berries!
Thu Apr 19 2018
Hottest Baby Names 2018
The hottest baby names of 2018 are a rare group with tons of appeal.
Tue Mar 27 2018
Poetic Baby Names: Madrigal, Calliope and Ode
Celebrating the approach of Poetry Month with some surprisingly usable poetic words.
Wed Mar 21 2018
Baby Name News: Hemingway, Gatsby, Ultra-Violet & Boston-Blu
Baby names in the news this week include brothers named Hemingway and Gatsby, the latest Scottish choices, an 11-sibling family…and more.
Mon Mar 19 2018
A Middle Name to Grow Into
Eva Sojourner Dunsky was embarrassed by her unusual middle name, until she found out how inspirational it was.
Sun Mar 11 2018
The Top Welsh Names in Wales
Welsh names like Dylan and Morgan and Megan are familiar to everyone, but what other native Welsh names do Welsh parents actually use?
Mon Mar 05 2018
100+ New Nameberry Names Nominated by You!
Over 100 new names now on Nameberry, all suggested by Berries.
Sun Feb 04 2018
January Birth Announcements: Caius, Cormac & Clementine
Creative choices picked by Nameberries IRL in January, from Ezrie to Oswin.
Mon Jan 29 2018
The Amazing Names That Won This Year’s Invent-A-Name Contest
We have a winner in our invent-a-name contest.
Wed Jan 17 2018
Unusual Baby Names: Aries to Zebedee
In the name news this week, unusual names and international faves.
Tue Jan 16 2018
Kim and Kanye’s Baby Name
Kim and Kanye may not have found the right baby name yet, but we have some good ideas.
Wed Jan 10 2018
Baby Name News: Grayson, Harlow and Zel
Baby name news of the week from here and abroad.
Tue Dec 19 2017
Bold Boy Names: How about Thor?
Should they name their son Thor? He’s big on the heroic heritage pick, but she fears it might be too much name for a mere mortal. Mary writes: I’m writing with an odd conundrum. My husband is dead set on naming our son Thor. My husband’s family is Norwegian and very proud of their heritage […]
Sun Nov 05 2017
Boy Baby Names: More hidden gems
60 unusual boy names, given to fewer than ten babies last year.
Thu Nov 02 2017
Girls Baby Names: Hidden Treasures
Looking for a girls’ name that was used by only a handful of babies last year? Here are 60 great examples!
Wed Nov 01 2017
Baby Name News: Starbabies, Shakespeare and Samurai
Intriguing celebrity and other trends and stories of the week, including a boy named Billion Ayre.
Tue Oct 17 2017
Harry Potter Baby Names: Clever connections
J. K. Rowling is back with two new Harry Potter projects–the perfect time to look to her clever inventions of character names.
Mon Oct 16 2017
Baby Girl Names: Elegant, Exotic, Unusual
These unusual girls’ names hail from a range of cultures around the world.
Thu Oct 12 2017
Don’t pick these baby names if you want to be unique!
20 offbeat names that may sound unique but are actually a lot more popular than you might think.
Tue Sep 26 2017
How does your own name affect your baby name choice?
Love or hate your own name? That could affect your baby name choice.
Tue Sep 12 2017
Unusual Boy Baby Names: A brother for Sage and Rocco
Sometimes finding the right name centers around the middle name.
Wed Aug 30 2017
Baby Name News: August, Jones, and Kit
A new little Zuckerberg, starry names and a torrential storm, all in this week’s baby name news.
Mon Aug 28 2017
TV Baby Names: Quirky new boy characters
Striking new TV boy character names from Cleaver to Cotton to Turin to Teo.
Thu Aug 24 2017
TV Baby Names: Quirky new girl names from the new shows
Quirky girl character names from new TV shows, from Bey and Boo to Creek and Duke.