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Oct 31, 2023

What's Your Halloween Name?

Celebrate the holiday with seasonal names for a Halloween baby, and a quiz to find out your own spooky Halloween name.

Oct 30, 2023

Demon Names: The Ultimate Guide

Demon names are more popular than ever before — for characters, pets, and yes, even babies. Find the best, most badass demon names in our ultimate guide.

Oct 28, 2023

Why Scorpios Are Dramatic Namers

Scorpio namers are intense, emotional, and creative. They're attracted to names with deep roots and dramatic flair. Read all about Scorpio namers here.

Oct 26, 2023

How to Cope With Baby Name Regret

Baby name regret — also known as baby name remorse — is a common source of shame among new parents. Here, we walk you through the necessary steps for coping with baby name regret.

Oct 25, 2023

I Named My Son Liam Before It Got Popular

Many parents worry that our favorite name is about to be the Next Big Thing. That's exactly what happened to Kathleen Donohoe and her husband, who named their son Liam shortly before it shot to the top of the charts. Find out why they have no regrets, and how Liam's name fits perfectly into the story of their family.

Oct 24, 2023

How I Named My Baby by the Numbers

How I Named My Baby is wrapping up (for now!) and to mark the end of this series, we crunched the numbers on all things HINMB.

Oct 21, 2023

Unique Twin Names to Inspire

Unique twin names can be a challenge to find, but also great fun! Here are some uncommon twin name pairings with subtle connections to inspire you.

Oct 20, 2023

These Names Are Older Than You Think

Some ancient names have aged so well that their antique origins can be hard to reconcile with the image they conjure up today. From Candace to Chad, discover 25 of the most surprising ancient names here.

Oct 18, 2023

These Names Are New to Us (And Maybe You Too)

There's a great big world of names out there, and we're constantly discovering new choices. We asked our editorial team to share their latest name discoveries — read on for 16 new-to-us names that may be new to you, too!

Oct 17, 2023

All the Celebrity Parents Who Changed Their Babies' Names

More celebrity parents are changing their babies' names than in the past, in part as a response to decreased stigma around baby name regret. We've rounded up all of the stars who have legally changed their children's names, from Kylie to Elon to Khloe.

Oct 16, 2023

Quiz: Berrify Your Name!

Hey, Berry! We know your taste in baby names, but does your own name match Berry standards? Tell us about your Nameberry habits and we'll Berrify your name for you.

Oct 15, 2023

Rainbow Baby Names Honor and Comfort

Rainbow baby names can be a way to remember the past and look to the future. Be inspired by names meaning comfort and hope, storms and rainbows, and other ways to honor memories in a name.

Oct 13, 2023

The Most Mispronounced Names in the World?

What are the most mispronounced names in the world? The answers may surprise you. Find out the answers and see more baby name news in our monthly news round-up.

Oct 13, 2023

Christmas Names for Cats

Christmas names for cats, including popular Christmas names for cats, Christmas girl names for cats, and Christmas boy names for cats.

Oct 10, 2023

Unique Dog Names

Unique dog names are more important than ever. If you don't want to have the third Luna or fourth Max in your doggy daycare, we have lists of unique girl dog names and unique boy dog names to consider.

Oct 9, 2023

America's Next Top Baby Names

Which rare names are destined to become America's next top baby names? The Nameberry team predicts the top baby names of the future from names currently given to fewer than 20 babies.

Oct 6, 2023

How Gen Z Is Your Name?

A new study by Nameberry reveals that Gen Z names, the most popular names for babies born from 1997 to 2012, are led by Emily and Jacob. Generation Z names are more diverse than any other generation that came before them, as the name pool expanded due to social and cultural forces.

Oct 5, 2023

These Names Are At Their Peak

Want a name the whole world will fall in love with? Our exclusive analysis reveals the names that rank higher now than ever before. Popular and rare, classic and unique, they're in the prime of their lives.

Oct 4, 2023

Do You *Really* Know What These Names Mean?

You've looked up the meaning of your favorite name, you love it... and then another source says it means something totally different! How do you know which one is right? Aili Winstanley Channer explains why, for many well-known names, there's room for both.

Oct 2, 2023

Where to Find A Cool Vintage Girl Name

So you’re looking for cool vintage girl names. The perfect name has to have style. It has to have charm! It shouldn’t be common. We get it. Yes, these seemingly elusive qualities are hard to capture all in one name, but hey, that’s why we’re here.