Jul 2, 2024
100+ Best Boy Names Ending in a Vowel
Boy names ending in a vowel feel fresh and cool in an era dominated by N-ending names for boys. Check out our 100 top picks and browse our full lists here!
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Jul 1, 2024
British Names: the Ultimate Guide
If you love all things British — or are a proud Brit yourself — these are the names for you. Our ultimate guide covers what's currently popular in the UK, quirky British favorites and trends like double-barreled names, famous babies, and more. Pour yourself a cup of tea and enjoy!
Jun 30, 2024
Most Popular Baby Names 2024 So Far: Mid-Year Edition
Which names are stylish parents-to-be considering right now? All is revealed in our Top 100 most viewed names of the year so far.
Jun 29, 2024
The 27+ Best Beachy Baby Names
Beach-combing for summery baby names and digging up some surprising treasures.
Jun 28, 2024
Unisex Names Across the Atlantic
Unisex names are more complex than you'd think! We take a deep dive into the data to reveal the top unisex names with a totally different gender balance in the US vs UK.
Jun 27, 2024
Why Cancers Are the Most Thoughtful Namers
Cancer namers are warm, sensitive, and focused on family. They're drawn to names with traditional roots, family ties, and modern style. Read all about Cancer namers here.
Jun 26, 2024
Girl Names You Never Knew Were in the Top 50
These much-loved girl names are all in the Top 50... just not in the USA! We've picked out 50 of the best baby girl names from international popularity charts, as inspiring choices that are fresh and unusual, but shared with sisters around the world.
Jun 25, 2024
Newest Babyberries Are Blossoming
This Spring has brought along 19 Babyberry birth announcements on our forums — a whopping 15 girls and only 4 boys.
Jun 24, 2024
50 Rare Gender-Neutral Names Heating Up
Gender-neutral names are getting so popular these days that we see dozens of rare and unique unisex picks finding new favor with parents.
Jun 23, 2024
20 Chic French Names You Should Know About
Fresh from Paris, these are head-turningly cool names that most English-speakers haven't discovered yet. Who's up for a playdate with Loup, Ninon, or Ysée?
Jun 22, 2024
Flower Names for Boys Are Blooming
Flower names for boys are a fresh take on nature names, far rarer and more unexpected than their female counterparts. Discover some of our favorite floral boy names here.
Jun 18, 2024
Don't Name Your Daughter Harper
Harper is a fine name, but after a decade near the top of the list, it's time to look to the next generation of surname names for girls, Goodbye Harper, Madison, Riley, and hello Hollis, Madigan, and Ripley!
Jun 17, 2024
Unusual Bible Names Feel Fresh Again
Unusual Bible names that are ready to make it in the modern world! From Ashbel to Zillah, these cool Biblical baby names feel unique, but totally on-trend.
Jun 14, 2024
Middle Names: The Ultimate Guide
Millennial parents are getting creative with their children's middle names. These are the top trends in middle names for 2024 and beyond.
Jun 13, 2024
Cool Names That End in Er
Names that end in er are one of the coolest crowds in the playground right now. Here is a roundup of our favorite energetic baby names ending in er, from traditional choices to edgy and unique er names for boys and girls.
Jun 11, 2024
Ann Alternatives: Updating a Classic
Looking for alternatives to Ann or fresh routes to Annie? We take a look all of her variations, from elaborations to combination names to international imports.
Jun 10, 2024
Unique Girl Names A to Z
A curated selection of our favorite rare girl names with real roots and history.
Jun 9, 2024
Grandpa Names: The Ultimate Guide
Grandpa names — the names that grandchildren call their grandfathers — are more creative than ever before. Bye-bye, Grandpa and hello, Biggie? Zippo? Grady? The choice is yours!
Jun 7, 2024
Rose Alternatives: Fresh Twists on a Classic
Searching for alternatives to the classic girl name Rose? We've got a wealth of fresh options for you, ripe for the picking!
Jun 6, 2024
Unique Boy Names A to Z
A selection of our favorite boy names that have roots and history, but are unique (or at least rare!) on kids today.
Jun 5, 2024
Vintage Nicknames Refresh Classic Names
Traditional names that need a style revival can find it with an unexpected vintage nickname. These retro short forms will make you reconsider all of the classics.
Jun 4, 2024
Island Names for Babies: What's mainstream on the mainland
What could be more appealing than the name of a cool, serene island — especially with the summer months right around the corner? Here are our picks of the best, from Capri to Rhodes.
Jun 3, 2024
Popular Twin Names
Popular twin names used to appear on the Social Security top baby names site, but alas, no more. But while there hasn't been hard data on the top twin names in the US in over a decade, we can extrapolate from the 2010 twin names data to make some educated guesses.
May 30, 2024
Why Geminis Are Cutting-Edge Namers
Gemini namers are flexible, ahead of the curve, and intellectual. They are drawn to stylish names with hidden meanings. Read all about Gemini namers here.
May 29, 2024
Younger Parents Most Adventurous Baby Namers
What are the most popular baby names by maternal age? We analyse our exclusive site statistics, plus international and state-specific data, to investigate how age influences our naming style.