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Aug 19, 2020

How I Named My Baby: Magnolia James

Jacqueline and Dan Brown chose the baby name Magnolia James for their daughter born this June. Here, Jacqueline talks to us about their naming process.

Aug 18, 2020

The Best Celebrity Baby Names

We hand out awards for the best celebrity baby names of the past ten years — including the best unisex names and best unique names chosen by stars.

Aug 13, 2020

Old-Fashioned Names Are New Again

These once-dowdy names are among the fastest-rising in the US, the Olives and Oscars, the Sadies and Silases of tomorrow.

Aug 12, 2020

Choosing Vintage Boy Names

They agree on vintage boy names, and yet can't agree on The Name for this baby! If it's a girl, she'll be Sylvie Rae Scott. But what would you choose for Blythe Norah;s little brother?

Aug 5, 2020

How I Named My Baby: Thora Elkie

Rhiannon Stone, mother to Addison, Poet, Zephyr, and Thora, answers our questions about how she chose the baby name Thora Elkie for her youngest daughter.

Aug 3, 2020

July Babyberries Arrive in Style!

Our July birth announcements are in! They range from cool classics with sweet vintage nicknames, to some seriously rare middle names. See them all here.

Jul 26, 2020

Why Do Some Names Become Memes?

Name memes like Karen, Becky and Kyle have stepped out of the virtual realm and into public discourse over the last few months. We explore the phenomenon.

Jul 23, 2020

150+ Rare International Names to Discover

Rare international names abound in this list of intriguing unknown names suggested by our members! Discover 150+ unique names from all around the world.

Jul 15, 2020

Bold Boy Names: A Brother for Wolfie

She loves bold boy names. He has his doubts. They compromised with Alexander “Wolfie” Wolfgang for their first son, but now it’s time to name his brother and they’re stuck. Time to ask the Name Sage.

Jul 14, 2020

Surfer Names Make Waves

Surfer names evoke the summer season of sun, sand, and of course, surf. These surfer names work for baby girls and baby boys.

Jul 8, 2020

How I Named My Baby: Rose Teresa

Paige and Andrew Rodriguez live in Tampa, Florida with their four-month-old daughter, Rosie. Here, we talk to Paige about how she and Andrew chose the baby name Rose Teresa for their daughter. How long did it take you to decide on a name?  For at least a year before we were expecting, my husband, Andrew, […]

Jun 28, 2020

Most Popular Baby Names 2020…so far

The most popular baby names of 2020 feature two new winners, Luna and Milo, and one name whose popularity is faltering since the pandemic.

Jun 17, 2020

Name Sage: Finding Romantic Boy Names

They’re naming a brother for Ophelia. After agreeing on her name instantly, they’re stumped this time around. Time to find some long, romantic boy names. Check out the Name Sage’s suggestions, and share yours, too!

Jun 12, 2020

Beach Baby Names Have Summer Spirit

Beachy baby names are perfect for beach lovers and sun worshippers. These beach-related baby names reference sand, seas, sun, and summer.

Jun 10, 2020

Names Have Power

The names of black Americans murdered by the police have the power to spur action in the Black Lives Matter movement.

Jun 10, 2020

How I Named My Baby: Viggo Edmund

McKenna and Joel York welcomed their son Viggo Edmund in January. McKenna answers our questions about choosing the handsome, uncommon baby name Viggo for her son.

Jun 3, 2020

Name Sage: Choosing Names When You Disagree

Choosing baby names when you and your partner disagree can be tough! The secrets: start early, focus on the qualities you’d like in a name, and get some suggestions from the Nameberry community, too.