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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 4, 2020

How to Name Your Baby in a Time of Crisis

The coronavirus pandemic is changing how parents think about baby names. Expectant parents across the globe are on the hunt for names with significant meanings in remembrance of this historic time.

Apr 2, 2020

March Babyberries Bring Good News!

Our March birth announcements are a welcome ray of sunshine right now! See the beautiful baby names our Berries chose in March, from Apollo to Delphine.

Mar 31, 2020

Gentleman Cowboy Names Have a Rein on Style

A gentleman cowboy name is rugged but refined, tough, but with an element of grace. These names can transition seamlessly from the dude ranch to the finest saloon and back again.

Mar 30, 2020

Top Nameberry Names Reveal Future Trends

We take a closer look at the most popular names on Nameberry right now, to pick out the baby names and trends we’re watching for 2020 and beyond.

Mar 29, 2020

Has Baby Naming Changed Forever?

I was writing a note to Nameberry’s editorial staff yesterday, commending them on the great job they’re doing covering baby naming in the age of coronavirus, when I realized I needed to say something to you too. I needed to acknowledge how different the experience of naming a baby is right now from how it’s […]

Mar 28, 2020

Babies Named Corona Are No Joke

Babies named Corona may seem far-fetched in the midst of the current coronavirus crisis, but there’s a long history of disaster-inspired baby names.

Mar 27, 2020

Boys’ Name Joe Gets Its Own Holiday

March 27th is National Joe Day — a holiday in celebration of the most All-American of names. Take a look at the history of the name Joe and some of its most famous bearers.

Mar 23, 2020

No Drama Baby Names Keep Calm

No drama baby names feel calm and constant, even in the craziest of times. Not too trendy, not too obscure, and all with a certain elegance and maturity.

Mar 5, 2020

This Is How You Name Multiples In Style!

Nameberry’s February birth announcements include one set of superbly named twin boys and two (!!) sets of triplets. It’s a masterclass in naming multiples!

Mar 4, 2020

Choosing Offbeat Boy Names

They named their first son Ralph because they found it traditional, but approachable; a little bit different, but still cuddly and fun. Now let’s find more offbeat boy names to help name Ralph’s brother!

Feb 25, 2020

How Many New Word Names Can YOU Create?

Calling all inventive namers! We’ve got a challenge for you. What are the coolest new word names YOU can come up with? The best will feature in a new list!

Feb 21, 2020

How to Name a Last Baby

Naming a last baby can be a struggle. Honor name, or longtime love? A third B name, or break the pattern? Here are our top tips for naming a final child.

Feb 19, 2020

Wanted: A Girls’ Name That’s NOT Popular

Growing up as one of the Emilys has this mom seeking a stand-out name for her daughter. Emily writes: My husband and I are expecting our first child and need some name help! We have a boy name, but are struggling to come up with the right girl name. Growing up as an Emily M., […]

Feb 13, 2020

These Names Mean Fame and Fortune

Are you more likely to be a movie star if your name is Daniel or Katherine? A recent survey thinks so– and we’ve got more names with famous meanings.

Feb 11, 2020

New Irish Names Go Global

These days parents are more willing to embrace a name that may pose a pronunciation challenge, and society, in turn, is more willing to learn how to pronounce them. We’ve got Saoirse and Eilish down pat, so what’s next?