May 25, 2009
Confessions of a Desperate Baby-Namer
Is name-napping really so wrong? Even if you’re desperate?
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May 22, 2009
Memorial Day Names: Shiloh & Sheridan
Some historic Civil War-era names that could inspire baby namers of today.
May 20, 2009
The New Boys’ Names 3: Ethnic Choices
The guy with the new exotic name — Amari or Cruz, Gianni or Soren — may seem more stylish and more sophisticated and definitely more worldly than the regular old Bills and Jims.
May 17, 2009
Boys’ Names: A New Generation
There’s a new kind of boy with a new brand of name: strong yet individualistic, decidedly masculine but not conventionally so.
May 15, 2009
Underrated Names, Part Deux
Ten more baby names–plus a few bonuses– that have been unjustly neglected.
May 12, 2009
Exotic Place Names
The freshest, most appealing place names are drawn from unexpected locales.
May 7, 2009
Mom Names: The Names of Famous Mothers
To celebrate the moms of exceptional children–which we all are–here are some distinguished mothers with interesting names.
May 5, 2009
Number One Names: So Long, Jacob and Emily?
Will Jacob and Emily stay at the top of the popularity list, or will this week bring a new pair of Number One baby names?
Apr 28, 2009
Princess Names
A look at princess names (Eleonore Fabiola Victoria Anne Marie, anyone?) fit for royalty.
Apr 23, 2009
Nameberry Makeover: Boys’ Edition
The Name Gamers come up with fresh spins on the most popular boys’ names.
Apr 15, 2009
Z Names: Beyond Zoe & Zachary
Names starting with Z often have a lot of zip, and a touch of the exotic.
Apr 9, 2009
Taking Baby Names Seriously
In these tough times, baby namers are starting to place substance above trendiness
Mar 19, 2009
Honoring A Grandmother By Reinventing Her Name
How one couple successfully arrived at the perfect name/nickname solution.
Feb 23, 2009
Australian Baby Names: Digging Up Names From Down Under
Finding naming inspiration in Oz.
Feb 16, 2009
Biblical Names: From The Baby Name Bible
How Old Testament names have moved in and out of popularity over the years.
Feb 11, 2009
Tiger Woods Baby Name Charlie, a Sibling for Sam. But Which Is The Boy and Which Is The Girl?
Among celebs and others, there’s a growing trend for unisex nickname names.
Feb 10, 2009
Baby Name Trends: Heading Up
Many of these names sound unusual enough now, but BE WARNED: Most are destined to get a lot more popular.
Feb 7, 2009
M.I.A. Baby: How To Rock That Name
Lesson 1 in naming your rocker or rapper baby is that you can never choose a regular old first name. Better: name your baby after a food, a deity, or another cool musician.
Feb 5, 2009
Magical Mystery Names
Dashiell, Ellery, Agatha, Kinsey–many baby-naming clues can be found in the world of detective fiction.
Feb 4, 2009
Unique Baby Names: How To Choose One With Substance
Unique baby names with deep historical roots can be found in an old-fangled book.
Jan 29, 2009
National Park Names
American heritage, majesty, and the glories of nature are reflected in names inspired by our National Parks.
Jan 19, 2009
Presidential First Names
As in so many other areas, Barack Obama ushers in a new era of Presidental first names.
Jan 16, 2009
Family Names and How to Modernize Them
Survey says many parents like using family names but are up for making them baby-friendly.