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Dec 27, 2022
2022 has brought us another fantastic bunch of beautifully-named Babyberries, born to our very own Nameberry users. Find out what the most popular names were among Berry parents this year and what naming trends were most in style. Also, join us in welcoming the most recent Babyberries — the last of the year — born this past month!
Dec 19, 2022
These are the top-ranked baby names for children born at Christmas.
Dec 17, 2022
Nameberry’s name bank is always expanding! Our latest batch of additions includes plenty of international treasures, from Spanish Almudena to Irish Finegas to Yiddish Zissy, and many more besides.
Dec 15, 2022
If you've been confused by all those pregnancy abbreviations and acronyms, here's what they all mean!
Dec 14, 2022
Melia may be the namenerd in the family, but her wife Caroline was the one who found their daughter's name, Adira. The simple and strong name is a perfect fit for their family identity and little girl.
Dec 12, 2022
Baby name trends for 2023 reflect a palpable shift in mood, style and identity born of the seismic events of the past few years. Discover 10 of our top trend forecasts for the year ahead.
Dec 8, 2022
These 23 cool names are on our personal watch list for 2023. Expect these to rise in the year ahead!
Dec 7, 2022
The Nameberry gift guide for the best gifts for new and expectant parents. All items have been recommended by real parents in our blog series How I Named My Baby.
Dec 6, 2022
The Amazing Baby Name Book is the latest project to come from the Ephron family — yes, the Ephron family — Amy Ephron and her daughters Maia and Anna. We interview Amy, Maia, and Anna about their witty and curated guide to baby names, a must-have for any expectant parent.
Dec 5, 2022
Nameberry’s member birth announcements for October and November are in! Our latest bunch of new arrivals have a distinctive warm, retro charm perfect for the cozy season.
Nov 30, 2022
Rachel and Alex were down to a couple of names and looking for a sign to tell them which one would fit their daughter. When messages about Don Quixote appeared, they knew it was the sign to call their daughter Lucinda Maud.
Nov 26, 2022
Here are five ways to test out how a name will work in real life.
Nov 18, 2022
Here are some far-from-scientific ways to predict the gender of your baby; old wives' tales collected by our partners over at parents.com
Nov 16, 2022
Clara and Alessandro faced a name dilemma — do they choose a Latinate name for their son to match his Brazilian and Italian heritage or a more American name that can be pronounced in all languages? They ultimately landed on Spencer James, which carries a fun connection to Clara's favorite TV show.
Nov 2, 2022
New Jersey couple Shannon and Tyler wanted their daughter to have a unique and aesthetically-pleasing name that matched their strong sense of style. Shannon's long-time favorite Sparrow rose to the top after signs that it was meant to be.
Oct 29, 2022
Girl names that start with J are less common than you might expect: there are only two in the Top 100 baby names. Read our recommendations for the best J names, from classics like Josephine and Joy, to modern favorites like Journey.
Oct 19, 2022
Brooke and Jeshua — New Zealand natives, now New Yorkers — initially thought they wanted an S name for their baby girl, but fell in love with the name Clover for its lucky, lovely associations. We talk to Brooke about Kiwi naming style.
Oct 17, 2022
One couple's approach to bringing the Bible and the Koran together to find their perfect interfaith name.
Oct 5, 2022
When Allo and Drew found out they were expecting two sets of twins — due one week apart — they needed to come up with combos quickly. Their "triplets" ended up as Rhodes Upton, Banks Hazard, and Ziggy Lake — distinctive and modern names that fit Allo and Drew's values.
Oct 1, 2022
Twelve baby girls and twelve bouncing boys joined the Nameberry family in August and September, and their gorgeous names conjure up the perfect warm and fuzzy feeling for this time of year.
Sep 29, 2022
What is the meaning of Evelyn? Where does it come from? We take a deep dive into the fascinating history of the name Evelyn in search of the answers.
Sep 21, 2022
Justin and Mark knew their daughter's name would be Larsen Jean even before she was a possibility. Larsen was inspired by a family story of friendship during WWII, and Jean a postwar love story. We speak with Justin about naming his daughter, as well as the characters in his new musical The Ladies Man.
Sep 20, 2022
Though photography is one of the youngest art forms, there has been enough history to produce an aggregation of interesting names; from Ansel to Imogen to Zanele.
Sep 11, 2022
What's coming down the baby name runway? Take a look at the names of fashion models' babies to see what's next in baby naming.
Sep 7, 2022
For Lyjah and Davante, their daughter's name was fateful. Colibrí — meaning "hummingbird" in French — is a meaningful symbol to Lyjah. Meraki — Greek for “to do something with love, creativity, and soul” — fit their passionate, creative family values.