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Dec 16, 2020

Joyful Names Honor Grandma

They want to honor grandma with their new daughter’s name. Except grandma’s name? Gay. Time to reinvent this family name for the twenty-first century, either by meaning, sound, or some combination of both.

Dec 15, 2020

The Top Celebrity Name Trends of 2020

The celebrity baby name trends of 2020 sum up this crazy year. See what was trending with the stars in 2020, from quirky food names to names with drama.

Dec 7, 2020

November Names Inspired by Nature

Our November birth announcements are full of inspiration from the natural world, as well as a strong middle name trend that we’ll be watching next year!

Dec 2, 2020

How Not to Steal a Baby Name

Two sisters, one favorite name for a daughter! The Name Sage talks about avoiding name theft in families. Plus, we’ll explore the positives of knowing your niece has a great name – even if it takes an option off your list.

Nov 30, 2020

Why So Few Girl Juniors?

Some of the reasons why so few moms choose to pass their names on to their daughters.

Nov 26, 2020

Name Experts Talk Trends

Ever wanted to know what name experts chat about in their free time? Here’s a sneak peek, including a special US vs UK baby names accent challenge!

Nov 25, 2020

How I Named My Baby: Atlas Rose

Miami couple Evelyn Woodbridge and Chris Lopez share how they chose the baby name Atlas Rose for their daughter, born this past March.

Nov 21, 2020

Rare Classic Boy Names

Can you have a boy name that's both unusual and traditional? You bet. Here are 100+ rare classics given to a handful of boys each year.

Nov 18, 2020

Challenging Family Traditions

Challenging family traditions can make naming a child even harder! The Name Sage talks through an expectant mom’s best options for finding a compromise.

Nov 13, 2020

COVID Impacts Baby Names

COVID baby names look different than baby names before. The results of our survey show how the pandemic has changed baby naming.

Nov 12, 2020

What Is Your Favorite Day Name?

Day names are trending following Rupert Grint’s cute announcement of daughter Wednesday’s name. See our full list, and tell us which day name YOU love best!

Nov 11, 2020

How I Named My Baby: Callahan Bay

Courtney Williams and Steven Jackson chose the meaningful baby name Callahan Bay for their daughter. Here, Courtney answers our questions about the process.

Nov 9, 2020

100 Best Cool Unusual Boy Names Now

An A-Z of the 100 best cool unusual boy names right now, Nameberry style! These names may be virtually unique, but they feel wearable and bang on trend.

Nov 7, 2020

The Name Joe Finally Gets Presidential

Thanks to President-elect Joe Biden, the name Joe has finally joined the elite roster of presidents’ names. Joe might be the ultimate friendly, down-to-earth, good guy name, and one of the most popular boy names for all of American history. But unlike its fellow traditional, perennially popular boys’ names, Joe has until now never reached […]

Nov 5, 2020

What’s Your International City Name?

International city names have distinct personalities — which one matches yours? Take our quiz to discover the city name that’s right for you.

Nov 4, 2020

Confronting Name Regret

They’ve brought their new baby home, but now they’re confronting name regret. Let’s work through their best options for re-naming their daughter. But should they re-spell her name, use her middle, or start fresh entirely?

Nov 2, 2020

Autumn Babyberries Are Bold and Bright!

Nameberry’s October birth announcements are full of originality, with bold middle names, creative honor names, and wild nature names with a dramatic flair.

Oct 28, 2020

How I Named My Babies: Nico Gianna & Jasper Graham

Alanna Shore, stay-at-home parent, and her husband Keith, artist and art director of Mikkeller Beer, live in Bucks County, Pennsylvania with their four children. In May they welcomed their latest arrivals, twins named Nico Gianna and Jasper Graham. Here, Alanna shares the story of how she and Keith named their babies. How long did it […]