Jun 3, 2011
Athlete Names: How do they score?
Do superstar athletes with unusual names–like Kobe, Shaquille, Peyton–influence baby naming? Sportswriter Josh Tinley crunches the numbers for us.
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May 28, 2011
Nameberry Style: Ahoy, Young Pirates!
Just in time for summer and the raft of new pirate movies, our style columnist hunts down the best of the sea-worthy babies’ and kids’ gear.
May 27, 2011
Heroine Names: A Memorial Day salute
A shout-out on this Memorial Day weekend to some of the brave women who participated in US wars from the Revolution to the Second World War, from Amabel Roberts to Virginia Roush .
May 25, 2011
Girls’ Names: What’s your style? Different for boys and girls?
When it comes to naming girls, there’s a vast profusion of style and image possibilities, from feminissima to boyish. How would you classify your favorites? Are there the same criteria for both genders?
May 23, 2011
Invented Baby Names: Happy accidents that work
So Oprah’s birth certificate name was Orpah but her family found it too difficult to pronounce–and the rest is history. This and other happy accidents that stuck–and surpassed the originals.
May 19, 2011
Unusual Names: Hidden gems on your own Facebook page
Sometimes you can find great and unusual names lurking right on your own computer via your Facebook friends’ friends’ lists. Take a look at what we found!
May 18, 2011
Boys’ Names: What’s your style?
What’s your taste in boys’ names? Traditional or trendy? Strong or gentle? Homegrown or exotic?
May 12, 2011
Nature Names: Fresh fruit names beyond Apple and Banana
A big basket of fresh fruit names today, from the more obvious (Berry, Plum) to the more exotic (Pomeline, Anjou).
May 11, 2011
Popular Names 2010: Interesting or ho-hum?
We’ve had almost a week to absorb and process the new popularity standings…so what are your conclusions?
May 10, 2011
Modern Hero Names: Monroe Is Just The Beginning
When Mariah Carey named her newborn daughter Monroe, after Marilyn, she jumped on a trend that’s been building over the past few years, with outrageous choices from Jeter to Landry, Winslet to Palin.
May 9, 2011
Designer Baby Names: Fashion-forward names for your child
This week Abby Sandel shops the baby boutiques for the best buys in designer baby names, such as Lulu, Luca and Levi.
May 6, 2011
Mother’s Day Names: Remembering TV Moms
For Mother’s Day, a salute to the quintessential Mom Names of TVland past–the Margarets and Marions, Harriets and Helens. Which of them might be ready for revival?
May 5, 2011
Isabella and Jacob Still #1
Flash news! Isabella and Jacob held onto their spots at the top of the popularity list, according to 2010 statistics just released by the Social Security Administration. Sophia jumps up to Number 2, and Elvis has left the building.
May 4, 2011
Most Popular Names Predictions?
In a matter of days, we’ll have the official lists of the top names of 2010. What do you think they will be? Big changes? Or will Isabella and Jacob remain in first place?
May 3, 2011
The Mary Month of May
There’s a variation of the uberclassic Mary to suit every taste–from Molly and Polly to Mariska and Marisol. Could a new spin on Mary be the right name for your May baby?
Apr 29, 2011
Nameberry Style: Baby Needs A New Pair of Shoes
What will the stylish little shoe lover wear on her feet this summer? Here, kids’ sneaks and sandals that are better than barefoot.
Apr 29, 2011
Princess Names: Princesses by Marriage (Hi, Kate!)
When Catherine Middleton becomes a princess, her name will take its place on a roster of royal names of princesses by marriage. From Adelaide to Wibke, the baby namer might find inspiration here.
Apr 27, 2011
Nameberry Faves? Do tell!
Of course you love everything about nameberry…but we’re wondering what you like best.
Apr 25, 2011
Disney Channel Names: Zora & Zeke
The Disney Channel’sl new naming culture, including girl characters called Mitchie and Matisse, boys named Sander and Skander.
Apr 23, 2011
Nameberry Style: Good-Looking and Green
While at times beauty may need to take a back seat when it comes to saving the Earth, it doesn’t have to. Here are nine products for your baby that are green and good-looking too.
Apr 20, 2011
Baby Name Battles: Lost or Won?
Today’s Question of the Week asks if you’ve ever had to sacrifice a name you loved because your partner vetoed it–and how it got–or didn’t get–resolved.
Apr 19, 2011
Nameberry Picks: 12 Best Bunny Names
Bunny rabbit characters have multiplied over the years like–well–bunny rabbits. Here’s a selection of hare-y names ranging from Beatrix Potter’s Cecily Parsley to Niccolo from the video game Sword of Mana.
Apr 18, 2011
Movie Marquee Names: Eli, Ella and Evan
There’s been a rash of recent movie titles featuring character names–from Ella Enchanted to Juno to Arthur and Alfie. Abby Sandel picks the best baby name candidates.
Apr 14, 2011
New Column! Nameberry Style
Now Nameberry’s not just about helping you find the perfectly stylish baby name. We’re here to help you find the perfect baby (and mama, daddy, and sibling) style in every other way. The Itsy Factor’s Elisabeth Wilborn launches her new column with everything bunny.
Apr 14, 2011
Unisex Baby Names: How To Achieve Baby Name Equality
Are unisex baby names truly created equal? Here, the statistical facts on which names are given to half boys and half girls and which others come close to gender parity. You may be surprised.