May 27, 2020
How I Named My Baby: Baker Hawthorn
Our Berry Courtney answers Nameberry’s questions and tells the story of how she and her wife named their son, Baker Hawthorn.
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May 26, 2020
Question of the Week: What’s Your Middle Name?
Question of the Week is back, and today we’re asking: what’s your middle name? Do you have a mega-popular middle such as Elizabeth or Michael, or something unique to you?
May 22, 2020
Quirky Sports Names Inspire Superfans
Sports fans are naming their babies after not only their favorite players, but also special places, teams and even songs.
May 20, 2020
Name Sage: Choosing Cute Classic Girl Names
The Name Sage helps a family find cute classic girl names, combining traditional strength with playful nicknames. What works best with brothers Theodore “Teddy” and Jack?
May 18, 2020
Best Baby Names 2020
What are the best baby names for 2020? Here is Nameberry’s take on the 100 names that should be on every parent’s list right now.
May 15, 2020
Sports Hero Names Kick Off Trends
From Baker to Zion, these names have inspired thousands of sport-loving parents.
May 13, 2020
Celebrity Middle Names First
You might be surprised at how many celebs have swapped their first names for their middles. Another reason to focus on your middle-name choice.
May 12, 2020
Decoding X Æ A-12
How on Earth did Grimes and Elon Musk come up with the name X Æ A-12 for their son? We decode the out-of-this-world celebrity baby name.
May 8, 2020
Your Biggest Baby Name Surprises
Unexpected nicknames, mispronunciation…once you’ve chosen your child’s name, it takes on a surprising life of its own.
May 6, 2020
Santa Cancels Baby Name Christmas
For the first time in its 23-year history, the new official list of most popular baby names in the US won’t be delivered on time by the Social Security Administration. Instead of the usual Friday-before-Mother’s Day unveiling of last year’s most popular names, the SSA posted a message on its website reading: “Out of respect […]
May 6, 2020
X Æ A-12: Craziest celebrity baby name ever
Elon Musk and Grimes gave their baby an unpronounceable name that might be a name of the future, or the worst baby name ever.
May 6, 2020
Finding International Boy Names
They’re expecting a new son this month, but can’t find a great name that works equally well in German and English. Let’s help them grow their list!
May 5, 2020
How I Named My Baby: Millie Valentina
Our Berry Hilda answers our questions and tells the adorable story about how she named her daughter, Millie Valentina.
May 4, 2020
Latest Babyberry Names Celebrate Life
Our members’ newest baby name announcements celebrate hope, joy and life, even in times of adversity. See all of April’s beautiful Babyberry names here.
May 1, 2020
Fairy Names are Magical for May Day
These magicial baby names are inspired by fairies, elves, pixies and other mythical creatures, from Shakespeare to Disney.
Apr 29, 2020
16 Surprising Saints Names for Babies
16 surprising saints names for baby boys and girls that are both spiritual and stylish.
Apr 28, 2020
Name Guru to the Stars: Naming American Royalty
Our Name Guru to the Stars predicts what celebrities including Alec Baldwin, Chris Pratt, Kevin Hart, and Meghan McCain will name their babies.
Apr 26, 2020
Your Quick Start Guide to the Nameberry Forums
Welcome to the new Nameberry Forums! Here is your basic guide to getting started on the new platform.
Apr 23, 2020
Word Names You Won’t Believe
Where will the craze for turning words into baby names end? Nowhere, as these outrageous choices prove.
Apr 22, 2020
Names in the News Provide Light Relief
Love and laughter take centre stage today as we share our favorite hilarious and heartwarming stories of recent weeks – and the wonderful names behind them.
Apr 20, 2020
Top Baby Names 2020….so far
The top baby names 2020 include two new choices at the top of the list, Luna for girls and Asher for boys.
Apr 15, 2020
Boy Names Balance the Traditional and New
She loves rare and unexpected names. He likes to keep it more traditional. Sound familiar? It’s the classic tug-of-war between too-common and too-out-there for this couple. Let’s help them name a brother for Scout Valentine.
Apr 7, 2020
Great Medics Inspire Great Baby Names
Medical baby names honor history’s greatest physicians – and the heroic healthcare workers of today. Here’s our pick of the 20 greatest names in medicine.
Apr 5, 2020
Pick Your Quarantine Personality and We’ll Tell You What to Name Your Baby
Have you been spending your quarantine doing puzzles or binge-watching your favorite shows? Your ideal baby name might depend on it. Take our quiz to find out!