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.
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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 9, 2024
How to Choose Your Baby's Godparents
How to choose your baby's godparents? Here are the ins and out of making the best choice of godparents for your child.
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 7, 2024
The Art of the (Baby Name) Breakup
Baby name struggle? You're not alone. A lighthearted take on how to break up with those on-off name loves in style!
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.
Feb 4, 2024
French Names You'll Want To Borrow Now
Discover the hottest names in France right now, plus rare gems you may want to add to your list.
Jan 31, 2024
Boy Names for Girls Reach New Heights
Ever met a girl named Ezra? It's more common than you might think. Parents are increasingly using boy names for girls — we crunch the latest numbers.
Jan 29, 2024
Why Aquarians Are Unconventional Namers
Aquarius namers are analytical, values-driven, and modern. They are drawn to unique names that defy current conventions. Read all about Aquarius namers here.
Jan 28, 2024
Why You Might Need a Baby Name Backup Plan (or Four)
Overthinking baby names, obsessing over popularity, changing plans at the last minute...some things haven't changed in 40 years! Guest author Mary McKay recalls the challenges and plot twists of naming her children in the 1980s.
Jan 27, 2024
200+ Baby Names With Great Meanings
Names with great meanings have never been more appealing than they are right now. We've rounded up 200+ of the best baby names meaning love, light, hope and more.
Jan 25, 2024
In Defense of Emma and Ethan: Ten Good Reasons to use a Common Name
In case you've dismissed a name because it was super popular, this convincing argument by Appellation Mountain's Abby Sandel might change your mind.
Jan 24, 2024
100 Most Common Last Names in the US
100 most common last names in the US are collected here, with their origins and meanings. Is yours on the list?
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 19, 2024
Unique Middle Names You Didn't Even Know Were Names
Middle names are a safe space to have fun and let your imagination soar. Take a look at some of the quirky and unique middle names used by celebrities and non-famous parents alike. We bet you didn't even know some of them could be names!
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 16, 2024
These Trendy Names Are More Traditional Than You Think!
You wouldn't have guessed that these trendy names with contemporary sounds have been around for centuries (in some cases, millennia).
Jan 15, 2024
Names Honor Martin Luther King Jr
In honor of Martin Luther King Day, we look at some of the most important names in the inspiring civil rights hero’s public and private life.
Jan 14, 2024
Baby Names That Mean Red
Names that mean red were the prime requirement for my baby name search. Here are some options for boys, girls, and both.
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 11, 2024
New International Names: A World Of Possibility
New international names are entering the American name pool from around the world at an ever-faster pace, as parents look for names that connect to their countries of origin or ancestral heritage. Take a look at some of the best, from A-Z.
Jan 10, 2024
Celebrity Dog Names
Celebrity dog names are just as weird — maybe even weirder — than celebrity baby names. Find out who calls their pooch Boujee and which celebrity pup goes by Porky Basquiat in this round-up of the wildest, wackiest celebrity dog names.
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 8, 2024
Top Baby Names by Letter Through the Ages
Let's take a look at the most popular names for each letter across the past four generations: from the great-grandparents of babies born today to the names filling kindergarten rosters in 2024 and beyond.
Jan 7, 2024
How Bad Are These Names?
Some names are so attached to infamous figures that they're unthinkable on a child... or are they? Culture changes, and names that were once unacceptable can become possible or even popular. We shine the spotlight on the most notorious names, to see where they are now.