Baby Name News

Lauren and Amir chose the perfect name for their daughter, Jasper Julietta. How could they follow it up, especially when great boy names are so hard to come by? A nod to Dad's Persian heritage and their new hometown in Arizona led to the ideal name for their son: Cyrus Canyon. Lauren shares Cyrus's name story with us.

Nameberry’s new top boy name is a quirky wild nature name with serious starpower. Welcome to the stage, Wolf! We explore 15 of the hottest wild animal names now.

If you’re expecting a baby during this snowy winter – or are just thinking you might put those snow days to good use in trying for one – you might find baby naming inspiration in one of these snow-themed choices.

These names were only given to five children at the latest count, but they really deserve more love before they disappear. Find an unusual name in your style, whether it's a cute nickname, an elaborate name, or a top trend.

The ten best books for your baby's first year, including long-standing classics and the latest and greatest books that belong on your baby's bookshelf.

After three girls, Anna and Ian knew their first — and only — son's name had to be special. They named him Osric Theo Peregrine, a name with ties to history, heritage, and hobbies. Anna gave us all the details when we spoke about Osric's name story.

The top nature names for babies include names drawn from plants and trees as well as from animals, from water as well as the sky, names with an obvious connection to nature along with those with a secret nature meaning.

If you want your baby to grow up to be an attorney, give him one of these names, says a new study.

The top baby names 2022 UK have landed (finally)! Discover the latest data on popular baby names in England and Wales, including the new Top 100 boy and girl names UK and the biggest risers and fallers of the past year.

Nameberry parents kicked off the new year in style with the bright, fresh, natural baby names chosen by our members in January.

For North Dakota couple Anna and Mitchell, naming their second daughter was a breeze. They decided on Olive Rebecca — two family names — before they were even pregnant, and kept it secret from the honorees. But what happened when their older daughter, Mara spilled the beans? We talk to Anna about Olive's name story.

What are the best baby names for 2022? The top choices we’re watching for the year ahead? We’ve rounded up 50 baby names that hit all the hottest trend notes for 2022.

As I start sending out my novel to literary agents, I’m frustrated by having to submit an author name. I have been through so many iterations of my name that I hardly know who I am anymore.

Kelsey's daughter Rylee coincidentally shares a first and last name with a distant cousin, one year older, who happens to live in the same small town. Should she change Rylee's name to Remi, the runner-up? She might prefer Remi anyway... The Name Guru weighs in.

Baby name inspiration can come from anywhere. Our editor reveals her favorite unique names she's come across lately that could be your next obsession.

Chelle and Chris knew they wanted a word name for their third son, but went into his birth with 1000 names they didn't like very much — hardly a shortlist! After a lucky birth en caul, his name soon became clear — True Luck. Chelle tells us more about True's name story.

These extinct names from 1920 made us cringe and laugh (and cringe again). We are glad to say that these names are long gone — and never coming back!

What's your 2021 name? Take our quiz to find out, and read about the names that defined 2021.

2021 may have been the second worst year in recent memory, but its baby names herald a brighter future.

Young man with a common name (John) marries young woman with an uncommon name (Beau). She wants to give the children original, uncommon names. He wants conventional names that will fit in on the playground. She thinks that's boring. He won't budge. After 21 years of marriage and name compromises, she names the baby John, in honor of the love of her life, but doesn't know what she is actually going to call him.

As 2021 draws to a close, we celebrate the precious moments of love, joy and hope – and great names! – that Nameberry’s newest arrivals brought this year.

The most popular baby names of 2021 feature two new names at Number 1, Eloise for girls and Arlo for boys.

The best baby name advice from our readers, including how to choose a name with your partner, looking for a name with meaning, and following your heart.

Earthy boy names encompass many styles: old-school "salt of the earth" names, friendly "down-to-earth" names, and ones inspired by nature and the planet we live on. Guest author Brooke Cussans digs up 100+ ideas for your little earthling.

Need a shot of inspiration? Read our editor's pick of rare and unique names that deserve more love (and aren't weird).