Dec 8, 2020
Name Guru to the Stars: Fantasia, Karlie Kloss, and Hilary Duff’s baby names
Our Name Guru to the Stars is back with her expert predictions on Hilary Duff’s baby names, plus baby names for Fantasia, Henry Golding, and more!
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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 4, 2020
Name Guru to the Stars: Predicting the Seventh Hanson Baby Name
We have the inside scoop on the sex of Natalie and Taylor Hanson’s seventh child, and our Name Guru to the Stars predicts the Hanson baby name. Plus, enter our contest for the chance to win $1000!
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 6, 2020
Gender Neutral Names Changing Direction
Is Sage more likely to be a boy or a girl? Some surprising shifts in the directions of unisex names.
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 3, 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.
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 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.
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 […]
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!
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?
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!
Oct 18, 2020
The Hottest Baby Names of 2020
We analyzed the fastest-growing hottest baby names in our database. Here are the results!