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Nov 30, 2021

100 New Names

The Nameberry database is constantly growing! Here are 100 cool new names we've added to the site in the past year, many of them suggested by our own community of knowledgeable name lovers.

Nov 24, 2021

How I Named My Baby: Aria Sloane

Sammi and Danny had their daughter's name picked out nine years before they found out they were expecting. It was an unexpected honor name that was meant to be. We talked to Sammi about how she and Danny chose Aria Sloane and her Hebrew name, Amalia Tova.

Nov 17, 2021

Name Sage: How About Ambrose?

Their firstborn is named Henry Nolan. Now he's going to be a big brother, and her favorite name is Ambrose. But ... is it just too much? Or the next traditional name ready for revival?

Nov 10, 2021

How I Named My Baby: Mercer Joaquin

Allison and Roberto needed a cross-cultural boy name that worked in Spanish and English. Their secret? Look at French baby names. We spoke to Allison about how she and Roberto chose Mercer, and the very funny names their older daughters suggested.

Nov 3, 2021

Name Sage: Spirited Names for Rosie's Sister

They love their firstborn's name - Rose "Rosie" Teresa. Now it's time to name her sister and their frontrunner is Lola. Does it work well with Rosie, or can we find a better name for their new daughter?

Nov 1, 2021

Beautiful Babyberry Names of October

Our members welcomed three times as many girls as boys in October, with sweet and spunky vintage girl names very much the flavor of the month. On the boys’ side, cool contemporary classics reigned supreme, paired with dramatic literary middles for added flair!

Oct 21, 2021

Magical, Memorable Names from Ursula Le Guin

When authors are name lovers too, magic happens. Sci-fi and fantasy author Ursula Le Guin was a grand master of naming, weaving them into her plots and creating unforgettable character names that could just make great baby names too.

Oct 19, 2021

Ask the Name Guru: Can I Use an Honor Name Without the Honor?

Erin and Michael's favorite name for their baby girl is Nora — coincidentally connected to a grandmother that doesn't make the honoree shortlist. Can they use the name Nora without an association with Grandma? The Name Guru shares her take.

Oct 14, 2021

The Fastest-Rising Names of 2021

Grab the toasting fork: these names are hot! The fastest-rising names on Nameberry give a glimpse of what we could see more of very soon. From Acacia to Zephyr, read our guide to the names and trends on everyone’s minds.

Oct 13, 2021

How I Named My Baby: Julian Belle

When Allyson and Chris Smith were expecting their third baby, there was only one name on the list — Julian. They named their daughter Julian Belle, a traditionally masculine name that feels perfect for their gender-neutral sibset. We spoke to Allyson about unisex names, family middles, and how she and Chris landed on Julian Belle.

Oct 6, 2021

Colonial Names: Great New Old Choices

There were a lot of Johns and Marys among our forefathers (and mothers), but then there were a handful of names like Jerusha, Zedekiah, and other surprising choices that might make a distinctive, distinguished choice for your modern baby.

Oct 4, 2021

September Babyberries Are Bright and Cozy

Nameberry’s September birth announcements really give us the warm and fuzzies! The names chosen by our members in the past month feel bright, cozy and familiar – a perfect fit for the new season of crisp fall leaves, glowing fires and pumpkin spice.

Sep 28, 2021

Keeping the Tradition Alive: 150+ Years of Ursula and Mildred

Ursula Amatrudo-Roman is a part of a multi-generational naming tradition, where the women name their daughters after their own mothers. For over a century, these women have been alternately named Ursula and Mildred. Will she continue the tradition for her own daughter?

Sep 27, 2021

Tamil Baby Names Honor Heritage

Tamil baby names are rich in history and heritage. Discover a selection of the best authentic Tamil names with positive meanings here!

Sep 22, 2021

How I Named My Baby: Cade Bennett

For New York City couple Dara and Cory, naming their son Cade turned into a family affair. We talked to Dara about Jewish naming traditions, showbiz names, and how she and Cory chose the name Cade Bennett for their little boy.

Sep 8, 2021

How I Named My Baby: Elin Francis

Mary and Mike prioritized family names for their daughter, born on April 8, 2021. They ultimately landed on Elin Francis, a long-loved first name with a bonus family connection and a super significant middle. We spoke with Mary to learn more about the process of naming Elin.

Sep 2, 2021

Cute Baby Names

One way to reclaim the cute in baby names is to choose a buttoned-up name like Eleanor with a cute nickname like Ellie or Nell. Another way is to see cute as an all-around good thing and embrace it by choosing a name that’s cute out of the gate.

Sep 1, 2021

Name Sage: Debating Another A Name

Alexander and Aurora will soon have a new sister! But will her name begin with an A? Caroline's favorite name doesn't begin with an A, but she frets that she'll regret breaking the pattern.