Nov 15, 2015
16 Neglected Greek Names
Some off-the-radar Greek names worth considering: Sophronia, Linus, Eleni and more.
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Nov 12, 2015
Unique Names in US History: Meet Sen. Rejoice
Unusual names are nothing new, as can be seen in this blog on oddly name figures in American political history.
Nov 8, 2015
Silent Screen Actress Names: The Virgins and The Vamps
Intriguing girls’ names from the early days of silent film.
Oct 14, 2015
Boys’ Names: 10 New Favorites
Ten boys’ names from around the world with deep history and a fresh feel.
Oct 13, 2015
Girls’ Names with I-Endings
Eleni, Imani, Noemi–some lovely girl names ending in the letter I.
Sep 29, 2015
Playing the Harry Potter Name Game
Once again, Emily Cardoza tries her hand at updating some literary character names, this time the Defense Against the Dark professors in Harry Potter.
Sep 28, 2015
Unique British Baby Names
Recent British birth announcements include names drawn from far-flung cultures, cross-gender choices, and ancient revivals, along with surname names and animal names like Bunny and Bear.
Sep 13, 2015
A Week of Wild Baby Names
Bold choices in this week’s Nameberry 9, from Rocket Jade to Honey Krissy to Wylde.
Aug 30, 2015
Buried Treasures on the British List
Some interesting possibilities from the lower regions of the England/Wales list.
Aug 24, 2015
100+ Unusual and Exotic Baby Names
From the bottom reaches of the official US list of baby names, choices that are both high unusual and eminently usable
Aug 19, 2015
Quirky UK TV Actress Names
Some fascinating British TV actress names not seen in the US, from Honeysuckle to Tuppence.
Aug 16, 2015
Arthurian Names Beyond Morgan and Merlin
We all know Lancelot and Galahad and Elaine, but here are some intriguing, less familiar names from Arthurian legend.
Aug 9, 2015
Baby Names From Ordinary to Out-There
Emma is Number 1 world-wide, but many parents are after something far more rare
Jul 26, 2015
Nine Baby Name Journeys
Abby Sandel relates nine unique journeys towards finding the right name.
Jul 21, 2015
Great Alternatives to the Top Boy Names
Substituting the unusual for the most popular boys names–Lysander for Alexander? What are your suggestions?
Jul 19, 2015
Great Alternatives to the Top Girl Names
Love Emma or Sophia but want something more unusual? The Art of Naming can help.
Jun 30, 2015
10 Xcellent Underused Baby Names
X is definitely a trendy name du jour–here are some more unusual x-names for girls and boys.
Jun 21, 2015
9 Unique Celebrity Baby Names for Boys
Celebrities are known for choosing unique celebrity baby names. Academy Award-nominated Terrence Howard is the latest to join the ranks of daring baby namers. It isn’t just about choosing an outlandish name. It’s about finding inspiration from the wider world. Sure, the names on this list have seldom – or never – been heard in […]
May 31, 2015
Creative Baby Names: Then and Now
From yesteryear’s Exie and Avonne to today’s Brexton and Vanellope, creative baby naming has had a long history.
May 28, 2015
Under-the-Radar Baby Names
Guest blogger Josh Murray unearths some unique but usable choices, from Crane to Thisbe.
May 17, 2015
Best Names Given to Just 5 Babies
Here are some of the rarities found at the low end of the popularity list, from Amandine to Xanthe.
May 14, 2015
The Best New Baby Names
Of all the new names in the Top 1000, here is a selection of the best.
May 11, 2015
25 Stylish-yet-Unusual Boys’ Names
Fresh 2-syllable, n-ending boys name ideas beyond Mason and Ethan.
Apr 26, 2015
Best Names Near the Bottom of the List
As we anticipate the release of the new Top 1000 names, guest blogger Elizabeth Broadbent looks back at the 2013 lists and finds some nuggets in the bottom 50.
Apr 23, 2015
High Fashion Baby Names
From the world of high fashion, these model names are as exotic and glamorous as their bearers.