Mar 16, 2024
Feminizations Carry Girl Power
Feminizations are girl names that build on traditionally male names, or have a masculine equivalent. They’re a varied group with lots of cool options full of feminine spirit.
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Mar 15, 2024
Old Money Names That Will Make You Feel Rich
Old money names are quirky and historic choices that are so out of style, they're actually in. These names will make you feel like you come from the upper echelons— whether or not you actually have old money.
Mar 14, 2024
Fanciful Girl Names Go Over-the-Top
Fanciful girl names are long, feminine, and on the rise. We look at the top elaborate names for girls, as well as over-the-top choices that nobody is using.
Mar 13, 2024
Day and Night Names Shine All The Time
Celebrating a baby born at sunrise, sunset, or midnight? These names from all around the world celebrate special times of the day, from dawn till dusk and back again.
Mar 11, 2024
1930s Names Making a Comeback
What names are in line to be the next to be revived? Following the 100 Year Rule, we look at the names that peaked in the 1930s to find the best candidates for resurrection.
Mar 8, 2024
Inspirational Names of Forgotten Feminists
Discover 20 of the most intriguing obscure names belonging to some incredible forgotten feminists from around the world.
Mar 7, 2024
Celebrity Baby Name Tattoos
Celebrities who have paid tribute to their children with baby name tattoos — from conventional to crazy.
Mar 5, 2024
Transforming Top to Uncommon Male Dog Names
100 cooler substitutes for the most popular male dog names. Kenji for Benji!
Mar 4, 2024
Transforming Top to Uncommon Female Dog Names
If you won't use a Top 100 name for your baby, you shouldn't use a Top 100 name for your dog. We offer cool replacements for the most popular female dog names.
Mar 3, 2024
50 Sites Every Name Nerd Needs (Besides Nameberry!)
There's life beyond Nameberry?! Sure is: we recommend other accounts, sites and tools that all name lovers need in their bookmarks.
Mar 1, 2024
Italian Last Names with Meanings
The most common Italian surnames include patronymics, occupational names, and descriptive names.
Mar 1, 2024
Welsh Names Celebrate St David’s Day
In honor of Wales's national festival, here are the coolest, cutest and most legendary Welsh names.
Feb 29, 2024
Active Verb Baby Names for Leap Year Babies
There is a whole category of energetic word names for boys that practically leap off the page.
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.
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 26, 2024
Why Pisces Are Romantic Namers
Pisces namers are creative, spiritual, and romantic. They are drawn to meaningful names with a unique twist. Read all about Pisces namers here.
Feb 25, 2024
“Bo” Names are Booming
From Bodhi to Beaumont, this is one of the hottest sounds in baby names. The best news? There's a Bo name for every style and popularity level.
Feb 24, 2024
The Basics of Choosing a Japanese Name
A beginner's guide to beautiful and meaningful Japanese names.
Feb 23, 2024
200 Best Twin Boy Names 2026
Good twin boy names have the right strength, style, and vibe for this year. We've gathered our top 100 sets of twin names for boys — 200 names total — that fit the bill. Styles such as Southern twin boy names and badass twin boy names are featured here, along with unique twin boy names, and even matching twin boy names!
Feb 21, 2024
60+ Good Names with Bad Meanings
Good names with bad meanings exist, and you might be surprised to discover some of the most popular names of all time among them. Here are 60+ of the best. Read them at your peril!
Feb 19, 2024
Presidential Names for Babies: Who's Winning?
Presidential names for babies are breaking popularity records for girls and boys, hitting their highest ranks ever. Here are 25 of the best, ranked.
Feb 18, 2024
Feminist Names For Empowered Children
50+ patriarchy-smashing names for girls and boys, inspired by feminist values and strong independent women.
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 16, 2024
African-American Heroine Names
Notable African-American heroines inspire a range of names to look up to, from the well-known to the underappreciated.
Feb 15, 2024
Pregnancy Guide, Week by Week
Congratulations, you're pregnant! Or at least you're trying to be. Nameberry's Pregnancy Guide charts your pregnancy week by week to lay out the basics at every stage of this exciting time.