Baby Name News

Hot names with fiery meanings, from Apollo to Seraphina, that might be perfect for babies born in fall and winter.

Stars and their children are the top baby name influencers of 2023. See the most influential celebrity-related names of the year, from Aspyn to Ozzy to Shai.

Food names for cats, including fruit and vegetable names for cats, drink names for cats, and unique food names for cats.

Traditional girl names range from the timeless classics to the unique vintage gems that feel ripe for revival today. We round up 100+ of the best.

Finding a name that works across languages AND which you love can be a challenge — and an opportunity to tie cultures together. Read our top tips for getting the balance right.

Conventional baby name wisdom says that you have to choose a name that's either plain or fancy. But what if you want a name that's both? We explore the four types of Plain and Fancy names.

Drawing from her own background, Angel Thomas looks at the naming practices, and the names themselves, of the Cherokee culture.

At what point did you reveal your baby's name?

November baby names express gratitude with Thanksgiving-related meanings, as well as those related to Autum, zodiac signs, and other symbols of the month.

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

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.

Great names given to only 10 babies in 2022, from Anselm to Zanna.

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

Strong boy names are a powerful trend right now. We round up 100+ of the boldest and best strong names for boys..

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.

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.

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.

Scorpio names convey the passion and intensity of the sign. They're related to the autumn season, water, and other symbols associated with Scorpio.

Looking for a baby name that crosses cultures and travels easily? These international names have roots in more than one language.

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.

Find out the Top 100 most-viewed names on Nameberry this year, featuring much-loved favorites, and daring new names in the top spots for boys and girls.

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.

Our exclusive analysis shows which popular names you're most likely to meet in the Midwestern US states, from Aurora to Wyatt.

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!

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.