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Jun 3, 2022

10 German Girls Names To Consider

German names are often overlooked as a source of inspiration, but here are ten girl names we think you'll love. They're either starting to get popular outside Germany, or could do very soon.

Jun 3, 2022

Spring Babyberry Names Are Fresh and Fun

These are the newest additions to the Nameberry community, announced on our forums in April and May. And just like their season of birth, these babies’ creative names are brimming with freshness, fun and life.

Jun 1, 2022

How I Named My Baby: Yani Rose

Desiree and Eduardo put a modern spin on their mothers' names for their daughter's name, Yani Rose. It's a perfect blend of her Puerto Rican and Mexican heritage — carrying on the stories of her ancestors.

May 30, 2022

100+ New Nameberry Names for 2022

Unique and intriguing names abound in our exclusive roundup of the newest names on Nameberry – many of them suggested by our very own international Berry community!

May 22, 2022

Forgotten Names Now Back On The Charts

Meet the comeback kids of 2021: names that no one used for years, but are now back on birth certificates! Discover 100+ rare names in every style, from ancient gems to recent inventions, that are ready to dust off and revive.

May 18, 2022

How I Named My Baby: Aden Parker

Artists Maxi and Austin wanted something a little different when looking for a name for their son. They ultimately decided on an uncommon spelling of a common name: Aden. For these aesthetes, the visual change gave Aden a new and unique style.

May 16, 2022

Top Baby Names 2021: The Playground Analysis

The Playground Analysis groups popular names according to their sound and then ranks the groups instead of the individual spellings. By listing all variant spellings together, we can reveal the top names you're *really* most likely to hear on American playgrounds.

May 6, 2022

Top Baby Names 2021 Announced!

The most popular baby names of 2021 are here! See how the top choices stack up, and the names that have risen and fallen the fastest.

May 4, 2022

How I Named My Baby: Kinsley Arin

Jasmine and Kevin combined two family traditions with their daughter's name — Kinsley Arin Wiggins. Her KAW initials are passed down from her father, and Arin is based on a family name from Jasmine's side. We talk to Jasmine and Kevin about Kinsley's name story.

May 4, 2022

Hillbilly Names Have Rugged Charm

Yesterday's hillbilly names are today's quirky cool cowboy names, beloved by hipster baby namers and those who love their rugged, outdoorsy appeal.

Apr 30, 2022

Edwardian Names Ready to Revive

Edwardian names stand out due to the sheer variety of different names used. Discover some of the most surprising trends among Edwardian baby namers.

Apr 28, 2022

These Are the Top Names of 2022 So Far

Baby name popularity is of prime interest to expectant parents, but we won’t find out the official rankings until well into 2023 – not much use if you’re naming a baby this year! If you want to find out what names parents-to-be are considering now, check out our roundup of Nameberry’s most viewed girl and boy names of 2022 so far.

Apr 20, 2022

How I Named My Baby: Lark Berens Hall

Chef and author Abra Berens and musician Erik Hall set up benchmarks for success in baby naming. They wanted a rare name, something androgynous, and ideally related to nature. Inspiration struck, and they landed on the perfect name for their son: Lark. Abra shares his name story with us.

Apr 9, 2022

The Top Scottish Names You Never Hear

The top Scottish names in Scotland might surprise you! From Struan to Vaila, these uniquely Scottish baby names are little used elsewhere.

Apr 6, 2022

How I Named My Baby: Salem Tate

Allison and Jacob honor loved ones through each of their children's names, but their top girl name, Salem, had no family connections. Until a fateful birthday, that is. We spoke to Allison about Salem's name story.

Apr 4, 2022

Latest Babyberry Names Are Full of Love

The names chosen by our newest parents radiate love and positivity. Read the latest name announcements from our community and the sweet stories behind them.

Mar 29, 2022

Tudor Names Are Rich in History

Tudor names include some fascinating lost gems, names rich in history but now all but forgotten. British naming expert Eleanor Nickerson highlights some of the most interesting names of the Tudor Era.

Mar 23, 2022

How I Named My Baby: Quest Aiko

Kris and Noah Romero choose meaningful names for their children that reflect their family's values and love of hip hop. When they found out they were expecting their fifth child, it was clear his or her name would be Quest. We talk to Noah and Kris about their daughter's name story.

Mar 19, 2022

How Gen-Z Will Revolutionize Baby Names

Gen-Z is set to revolutionize the world of baby names, transforming our ideas of what names are and how they work. The world's leading name expert outlines the Top 10 ways Gen-Z will reinvent names.

Mar 16, 2022

The New Hipster Baby Names

There's a new wave of hipster baby names coming into style. We analyze the trends and give you 100+ new hipster baby names that are on the cutting edge of cool.

Mar 10, 2022

Weird Celebrity Baby Names

What are the weirdest celebrity baby names? The list is led by Grimes and Elon Musk's son X Æ A-XII and new daughter Exa Dark Sideræl, "Y." We take a look at all of the contenders in weird celebrity baby names.

Mar 9, 2022

How I Named My Babies: Elise Caroline, Jude Joseph, & Lillian Laine

When they found out they were expecting triplets, Jennifer and Jason Edgar were up to the challenge of naming three babies at once. They ultimately landed on Elise Caroline, Jude Joseph, and Lillian Laine, with each baby having an honor name. Jennifer shares the triplets' name story with us.