Feb 28, 2024
Baby Names Before 1850
What did parents name their children before official records began? Records from a hundred years ago show that the choices go far beyond John and Mary — and some of them could inspire you today.
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Feb 27, 2024
Last Names as First Names: Welcome to the Next Wave
Each generation has its own favorite surname baby names. Meet the next wave of up-and-coming last names, and discover cool, fresh alternatives to the popular choices.
Feb 17, 2024
Kindercore Names Evoke Nostalgia
Kindercore names harken back to childhood, referencing beloved characters we all grew up with. We explore this new trend, as seen in recent celebrity babies Bambi, Cosmo, and Malibu Barbie.
Feb 12, 2024
Model Names Reflect Diversity on the Runway
Model names are diverse, unique, and seriously stylish. We look at the très chic names of 20 up-and-coming runway models — all worthy of consideration by fashionable parents.
Feb 10, 2024
Moon Names for Babies Shimmer and Shine
Moon names for babies don't stop at Luna! Today on Lunar New Years, we take a look at some of the best rare moon-inspired baby names for boys and girls, from Aruna to Esmeray to Caliban.
Feb 8, 2024
Popular Dutch Names We Should Borrow
Dutch baby names are a small but mighty subset of international baby names. The most popular Dutch name in the US is Skylar, a variation of the surname Schuyler. Rhett, which derived from the Dutch surname de Raedt, and Van, a Dutch preposition, also rank in the US Top 1000. Dutch social insurance bank SVB.
Feb 5, 2024
Boho Baby Names Defy Convention
Boho baby names are free-spirited, creative and down-to-earth – qualities that many modern parents aspire to for their children. Explore 100+ beautiful bohemian names for your little wandering spirit.
Jan 23, 2024
Hipster Baby Names Are So Uncool, They’re Cool
Hipster baby names are unusual, trend-defying choices that get style points for just how quirky or out of style they are. In 2024, we're ushering in a new generation of names that qualify.
Jan 17, 2024
Nicknames for Babies Have Never Been Cooler
Nicknames for babies: would you consider putting one on the birth certificate? Our newly updated lists of cool and unique nicknames might just inspire you!
Jan 12, 2024
Backwards Names Have Hidden Meaning
Names spelled backwards — or which read the same both ways — are creative and playful, and they’re also genuine baby names. Would you consider using them for siblings, as an honor name, or just for fun?
Jan 9, 2024
The Weirdest Names Ever
What are the weirdest names ever? We look at the one-hit wonders of the US Top 1000 to find the strangest baby names parents ever gave their children. From 1880 to the '90s, the popularity charts prove that babies have received many weird names over the decades.
Jan 5, 2024
Hawaiian Names: The Ultimate Guide
Hawaiian names are enjoying wider use far beyond the shores of the Hawaiian islands. Here is a complete guide to Hawaiian names.
Dec 29, 2023
Babyberries: Class of 2023!
2023 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 in the second half of the year!
Dec 19, 2023
Taylor Swift May Be a Baby Name Influencer, but She Won’t Popularize This Name
Is there anything Taylor Swift can't do? Actually, yes: popularize this baby name.
Dec 18, 2023
Heroine Names for Girls Rise Up!
Dramatic heroine names are big, bold and beautiful – and they're on the rise! We've rounded up 100 of the coolest choices, with the best badass namesakes.
Dec 12, 2023
New Names on Nameberry in 2023: Part 2!
The newest additions to the Nameberry database range from international names, nature names, virtue names, and recent celebrity and pop culture choices.
Dec 10, 2023
Some Surprising Surnames to Consider
Looking for a stylish surname that's not too popular? Here are some ideas with interesting and unexpected origins.
Dec 9, 2023
How Not to Choose the Next Big Baby Name
How do you avoid choosing the top baby name of the future? Crystal balls at the ready! Here are our five top tips for predicting the future popularity of your favorite names.
Dec 6, 2023
Old Lady Names Get a Refresh
What is the next wave of old lady names coming into style? We take a look at the coolest choices right now and see what's coming up next for the future.
Nov 27, 2023
Goddess Names: The Ultimate Guide
Goddess names balance power and feminity — with a splash of whimsy and spirituality.
Nov 14, 2023
Quiz: What's Your Medieval Name?
Have you ever wondered what your life would be if you were born in the middle ages? Whether you would be a peasant, noble, or knight, take this quiz to get your own medieval name.
Nov 11, 2023
Choctaw Names Tell Stories
Guest blogger Angel Thomas, aka Dantea, shares names from the Choctaw side of her heritage.
Nov 3, 2023
Cherokee Names Are All-American
Drawing from her own background, Angel Thomas looks at the naming practices, and the names themselves, of the Cherokee culture.
Oct 29, 2023
30 Great Names You’re Not Using!
Great names given to only 10 babies in 2022, from Anselm to Zanna.
Oct 21, 2023
Unique Twin Names to Inspire
Unique twin names can be a challenge to find, but also great fun! Here are some uncommon twin name pairings with subtle connections to inspire you.