Jun 28, 2017
Baby Name Inspiration: Family, film and food
Baby name inspiration can come from any number of sources, from family to favorite films.
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Jun 27, 2017
What Names Do You Love from Books?
If a character has a wonderful name, I’m already halfway in love. And if the names in the book feel discordant — out of time or place or literally out of character — I lose confidence in the author.
Jun 26, 2017
Celebrity Baby Names: Pregnancy predictions
What will the next batch of starbabies be named? Sophie Kihm presents her well-informed predictions.
Jun 25, 2017
30 vintage boy names not to be laughed off your list
There are lots of vintage boys’ names yet to be rediscovered and here are 30 prime examples.
Jun 21, 2017
Baby Name News of the Week
Clare Bristow’s weekly round-up includes baby name ideas from Saoirse to Swan.
Jun 20, 2017
Bright, Sunny Baby Names for the Summer Solstice
For the longest day of the year, 14 light-filled baby names.
Jun 18, 2017
Heroes vs Villains in Baby Name Land
Could it be that baby namers are preferring villainous names to those of heroes?
Jun 14, 2017
Baby Names in the News
This week’s news of starbabies, trends, and trivia tidbits from Clare Bristow.
Jun 13, 2017
Unusual Boy Names Starting with C and K: Seeking fresh ideas
Are you looking for a name starting with a particular letter? The Name Sage advises a family seeking a boy name starting with C or K.
Jun 12, 2017
What’s Your Favorite Name Era?
Which particular period of name history are you most drawn to?
Jun 11, 2017
The Great-Grandparents Baby Name Rule
A new way to look at the Hundred Year Rule–it’s more like the Great Grandparents Rule, says Nancy Man.
Jun 7, 2017
Ella, Alexander, and Other Baby Names in the News
The Clooney twins were this week’s big story, but Clare Bristow shares some other interesting stories.
Jun 6, 2017
Dad’s Favorite Baby Name is Taken … by the Dog!
Can their dog’s name be shared by their new baby? The Name Sage offers some alternatives.
Jun 5, 2017
Baby Name Announcements in May: Mabel, Maris, Margo and Margot
A fabulous array of babyberry name announcements this month, from Evadne to Vera, Desmond to Truett!
Jun 4, 2017
Popular Baby Names: Inside the Top 100 of 2016
Name Nerds welcome! Kelli Brady digs deep into the popular names on the Social Security list and comes up with some interesting discoveries about their ups and downs.
Jun 1, 2017
Without My Baby I Just Look Crazy
Warning: if you’re a mom you will absolutely recognize yourself in this video courtesy of momgame. The woman in the video is improv comedienne Lauren Wilson, who is–obviously–a mom. (A non-mom could never come up with this skit, and a non-mom would never understand it.) This is one of several hilarious videos she has produced […]
May 31, 2017
Baby Name News of the Week
News of the baby name world this week, from celebrity to state names, name popularity and upcoming twin starbabies.
May 30, 2017
Cool Classic Baby Names
Yes, classics can be cool, and the Name Sage offers some examples for both girls and boys.
May 29, 2017
Latest Starbaby Name Predictions!
What will the brother of Sid Biggs be names? And how about Serena Williams’ first child? Here are Sophie’s best bets.
May 28, 2017
Best Unusual Girl Names: Twyla, Thora, and Lake
If you’re looking for a really, really unusual name for your daughter, here are 50 fabulous options in every conceivable category–long and short, vintage and modern, nature names and interesting imports.
May 24, 2017
Baby Name News of the Week
This week it’s state and territory names, some cool name stories and popularity stats.
May 23, 2017
Frills-Free Girl Names
Sophie fatigue has set in, leaving this family stuck for a name for their third daughter. What goes well with Margot and Audrey? The Name Sage has some ideas.
May 22, 2017
12 Awesome Arabic Names
With the approach of Ramadan, John Kelly takes a look at Arabic names that have found international approval, from Aaliyah to Jamal to Layla.
May 21, 2017
Best Unusual Boy Names: Cassian, Macsen, and Wolf
Crushed that Fox, Gus, and Shepherd made the Top 1,000 baby names list? Nameberry looks at the best unusual boy names, finding possibilities that fall far outside of the current most popular choices.
May 18, 2017
Most Popular Baby Names In Every State
These maps show the most popular names in every state.