Nov 15, 2009
Word Names for Babies: What’s in a word?
Some parents are hitting the dictionary in their search for a novel name–for better and for worse. Take our poll on the word name trend.
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Nov 6, 2009
Scottish Baby Names: What’s ‘in’ in Inverness?
Ellie, Evie, Alfie and Archie–nickname names rule in Scotland.
Nov 5, 2009
Irish Names Now: What’s doing in Dublin?
Emily to Emer, Michael to Meadhbh–what Irish parents are naming their kids right now.
Nov 3, 2009
California Desert Names
The California desert is full of secrets, including a wide range of evocative place and nature names.
Oct 28, 2009
Heroine Names: Worthy Women with Notable Names, Part 2: Cultural Icons
Authors, artists, singers and dancers–all creative namesake possibilities for your little girl.
Oct 27, 2009
Heroine Names: Worthy Women with Notable Names, Part I-Trailblazers
Let us now praise famous women–and consider their names for our daughters.
Oct 25, 2009
Unique Baby Names
More and more parents are looking for unusual baby names these days. But can choosing one help or hurt your child?
Oct 19, 2009
TV Character Names: Dynasty & Dallas
A surprising number of name trends have their roots in the over-the-top nighttime soaps of the early 80s.
Oct 15, 2009
Celebrity Baby Names: New Names in the Celebrisphere
Sparrow, Czar and Midnight: New specimens from the Wild Kingdom of celebrity baby names.
Oct 13, 2009
Boys’ Names for Girls: A Key To Success?
Girls with masculine names grow up to make more money and get better promotions, says a new study.
Oct 13, 2009
New York Baby Names: Big competition in the Big Apple
Naming your baby in New York is a competitive sport, reports guest blogger Laura Dunphy, like rugby or bond-trading. And no matter how cool you think your choice is, it’s probably not cool enough.
Oct 7, 2009
Exotic Lite: Boys’ Edition
Looking at boys’ names that have an international flavor, but are accessible enough to fit right into English-speaking cultures.
Oct 5, 2009
No Expiration Date on Names
Names declared obsolete by one generation can often come back to life generations later, stronger than ever.
Sep 9, 2009
Exotic Lite: Girls’ Edition
If you want a name that walks the line between exotic and familiar, start here.
Aug 26, 2009
A Dozen Neglected Biblical Boys’ Names
Underused biblical boys’ names from Abijah to Zebedee.
Aug 19, 2009
So You Want A Name That’s Hipper Than Hipster?
Names that are hipper than hipster and a geekier brand of chic.
Aug 19, 2009
Rescuing Names from Old Stereotypes
A dozen names-in-exile deserving to make their way back into the mainstream.
Aug 17, 2009
Armenian Names: From Ara to Zabelle
A rich array of interesting, exotic and appealing Armenian names just waiting to be discovered.
Aug 11, 2009
Ten Great Names You’re Not Using
Hidden beauty names that nobody is using….but should be.
Aug 5, 2009
Silent Screen Names: Vintage names of vamps and villains
Exotic choices from the earliest days of movie history.
Aug 3, 2009
A Baby Named ….Seabiscuit?
A sportswriter dad finds baby name inspiration in an unlikely source: a racehorse.
Aug 3, 2009
Middle Names: Thinking Outside the Box
Celebrities lead the way to creative middle naming.
Jul 22, 2009
The Clementine Clique: Trendy names ending in ‘ine’
Clementine, Evangeline, Adeline–some of the hottest names around share the same three-letter ending.