Baby Name News

Call Me Laila…No, Ruth…No, Linda— The Story of How I Got Hooked on Names
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.
Autumn Babyberries Are Bold and Bright!
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.
Has the Pandemic Changed Your Choice of Baby Names?
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.
How I Named My Babies: Nico Gianna & Jasper Graham
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!
Great Nicknames Shorten Classic Favorites
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?
You Know You’re a Name Nerd When….
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!
The Hottest Baby Names of 2020
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!
How I Named My Baby: David Alfred Gabriel
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.
Narrowing Down Your Name List
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.
Fall’s Biggest Name Trend: Econames
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.
The Hottest Z Names of 2020
Fri Oct 02 2020

The Hottest Z Names of 2020

Zuko, Zira and other Z names are zipping up the Nameberry charts
Mighty Middle Names Add Fun!
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!
How I Named My Baby: Calla Grace
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.
Name Guru to the Stars: Princess Eugenie’s Baby Names
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!
Spanish Word Names Beyond Cruz and Cielo
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.
Handling Celebrity Name Theft
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?
Pets Look Like Their Names
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.
Baby Name Trends 2020
Fri Sep 18 2020

Baby Name Trends 2020

Baby name trends of 2020 will define names for the next decade.
Lost Names Return to the Charts
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.
How I Named My Baby: Everett Holston
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.
Top 100 Baby Names Showdown!
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!
Top Baby Names 2019: The Playground Analysis
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!
Best Baby Names Below the Top 1000
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.
Finding Rare Celtic Girl Names
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?