Baby Name News

The top baby names of 2023 are here! See the new Top 10 names for girls and boys, along with the fastest-rising and fastest-falling names of the year.

Four syllable baby names are very versatile and perfect for shorter surnames. Check out our picks for 80 of the coolest four syllable names right now!

Japanese names are stylish and significant, and increasingly on trend today. If you want to honor Japanese heritage or a connection to the language and culture, here is a beginner's guide to beautiful and meaningful Japanese names.

Grandma names — the names that grandchildren call their grandmothers — are more creative than ever before. Bye-bye, Grandma and hello, Glamma? Zuzu? Honey? The choice is yours!

Names made from initials like AJ, Gigi, and even Casey are fun, informal nicknames, and they can go straight onto the birth certificate too. Find out which initial names are most popular!

Flower name meanings hold secrets related to sentiments and relationships that Victorians used to convey hidden messages. Discover the secret meanings of your favorite popular and uncommon flower names.

Guest writer Zara Zong tells the story of the names she was given, in China and America, and the name she chose for herself.

European boy names don't stop at Leo and Lucas! Here are our favorite stylish, sophisticated, under-the-radar European baby names for boys.

Most fiction authors get to name a whole world of characters — but getting it right is a fine art. Author Maria Frazer shares her top tips for choosing names that enhance your story and keep your readers on board.

Em baby names don't have to stop at Emma, Emily and Emmett! We've gathered 50+ uncommon and unique Em names for both sexes, which stand out while fitting in with this most fashionable of name sounds.

Catalonia, in north-east Spain, has its own distinct language, culture... and names! Guest author Emily McBride reports on what's trending in the nurseries of Barcelona, and finds more Catalan names you might fall in love with.

For Arbor Day, we offer interesting alternatives to some of the common tree names.

Taurus namers are loyal, stubborn, and refined. They are drawn to elegant names that project a classy image. Read all about Taurus namers here.

Ethiopian names are rooted in tradition and religion, including gorgeous undiscovered variations of Biblical classics, and stylish names from the Amharic language. Read on to hear our picks of Ethiopian names that would cross beautifully into the Western world.

Earth, air, fire, and water inspire a class of subtle nature names tied to the classical elements.

Baby name trends for 2024 reflect parents' values, aesthetics, and identities, coinciding with a society-wide shift in parenting. Discover 10 of our top trend forecasts for the year ahead.

These girls' names hail from a wide range of European countries, from Ireland to Iceland, Portugal to Poland. What they have in common is a stylish European flavor that will be in good taste anywhere.

Boy names ending in O have include plenty of cool options in every style, from Arlo to Zeno.

If you’re looking for ways to update popular 1950s names for a modern baby, the good news is that there is plenty of scope for creativity! You might choose a fresher version of the name or look to meaning or key sounds to find clever ways to reinvent important honor names.

Do you prefer your girl names plain or fancy? Adding an A at the end of a name, or removing it, can make a big difference. Discover popular pairs of girl names with and without an A, and decide if you're Team Olive or Team Olivia.

From Nameberry's constantly growing database, the newest nature names to be added.

Ten secrets to choosing a name you love — and what happens after you've completed your child's birth certificate.

Celebrity cat names are even crazier than celebrity baby names. Find out who calls their cat Bagel and which celebrity kitten goes by Spanky in this round-up of the weirdest, most unique celebrity cat names.

Good meanings are a fundamental principle of all Muslim baby names. Explore some of the most popular Muslim names for boys and girls, as well as some rare Muslim baby names with great meanings.

Can science fiction names work in this world too? You bet. Many of our favorite characters have wonderful names, whether classic or modern, that have inspired parents and even kicked off trends. Here are our top 100 sci-fi names for your little intergalactic hero(ine).