Baby Name News
Tue Nov 03 2020
Call Me Laila…No, Ruth…No, Linda— The Story of How I Got Hooked on Names
It all goes back to the day I started kindergarten…and my very identity was called into question.
Mon Nov 02 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.
Thu Oct 29 2020
Has the Pandemic Changed Your Choice of Baby Names?
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting how we think about baby names. Answer our survey and let us know how it’s impacting your choices.
Wed 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 […]
Tue Oct 27 2020
Name Guru to the Stars: Kit Harington, Meghan Trainor, and more!
Our Name Guru to the Stars has her predictions for Kit Harington’s baby name, as well as Meghan Trainor, Katharine McPhee, and more!
Wed Oct 21 2020
Great Nicknames Shorten Classic Favorites
Great nicknames can transform a solid classic into a cuddly name for a child – and still leave plenty of room to grow! Kalli and her family have used this strategy to name their daughters. Now let’s help them find an equally great nickname/formal name combination for a son. What goes with Lulu, Millie, and Georgie?
Mon Oct 19 2020
You Know You’re a Name Nerd When….
Are you a name nerd? Name lovers are usually born, not made, and our readers have been sharing all the eccentric habits that make them a name nerd!
Sun Oct 18 2020
The Hottest Baby Names of 2020
We analyzed the fastest-growing hottest baby names in our database. Here are the results!
Wed Oct 14 2020
How I Named My Baby: David Alfred Gabriel
To celebrate her son’s first birthday, name expert and Nameberry editor Clare Green shares how she chose the baby name David Alfred Gabriel for her son.
Wed Oct 07 2020
Narrowing Down Your Name List
Narrowing down your name list can be the hardest part! Let’s help Jessie choose the right name for Eloise June’s new sister from her top favorites: Annabelle, Marceline, and Sylvie.
Tue Oct 06 2020
Fall’s Biggest Name Trend: Econames
Hot new trend alert! Econames is the latest Fall fad, and we’re talking about all the top choices from Branch to Bear to Bay.
Fri Oct 02 2020
The Hottest Z Names of 2020
Zuko, Zira and other Z names are zipping up the Nameberry charts
Thu Oct 01 2020
Mighty Middle Names Add Fun!
Nameberry’s September birth announcements include some seriously cool and original middle names – the perfect way to add pizzazz to a baby name combo!
Wed Sep 30 2020
How I Named My Baby: Calla Grace
Moms Jodie and Andrina chose the baby name Calla Grace for their now nine-month-old daughter. Jodie talks to us about the process of choosing Calla’s name.
Tue Sep 29 2020
Name Guru to the Stars: Princess Eugenie’s Baby Names
Our Name Guru to the Stars is back with her expert predictions. This month, baby names for Princess Eugenie, Usher, Mandy Moore, and more!
Fri Sep 25 2020
Spanish Word Names Beyond Cruz and Cielo
From nature to royalty, names inspired by Spanish words are a trend waiting to take off.
Wed Sep 23 2020
Handling Celebrity Name Theft
The Name Sage weighs in on a case of celebrity name theft. They’ve long planned to name their new daughter Lyra. With just weeks to go, does Ed Sheeran’s announcement change their plans?
Tue Sep 22 2020
Pets Look Like Their Names
According to recent data, most people match pet names to personality or looks. We have names for dogs and cats of all sizes, colors, and personalities.
Thu Sep 17 2020
Lost Names Return to the Charts
Meet the names that fell off the charts for decades, and are waiting to be rediscovered.
Wed Sep 16 2020
How I Named My Baby: Everett Holston
Tennessee mom Kellie Brown answers our questions about how she and her husband B.J. chose the baby name Everett Holston for their son.
Tue Sep 15 2020
Top 100 Baby Names Showdown!
Is your taste in baby names more British or American? We compare and contrast the recently released Top 100 baby names in each region to find out!
Fri Sep 11 2020
Top Baby Names 2019: The Playground Analysis
Nameberry’s Playground Analysis combines variant spellings to reveal the *real* top baby names of the year – with some big surprises!
Thu Sep 10 2020
Best Baby Names Below the Top 1000
Looking outside the box (or the charts) for a name? These are the under-the-radar gems you should know about.
Wed Sep 09 2020
Finding Rare Celtic Girl Names
They’re bold baby namers, but finding rare Celtic girl names for their new daughter has them stumped. Should they venture into other categories of names, or is there something they haven';t considered that works with Mairead and Fergus?