Jan 31, 2017
Vintage Boy Names: What to call Cora’s Brother?
Is the best boy name for Cora’s brother already on their list? The Name Sage considers the options, now it’s your turn to take the poll.
Search names
News & features
Baby Name News
Articles3,542
Pages142
More articles
Jan 31, 2017
Innerstate Baby Names: Meet Neva from Nevada
A fun blog featuring vintage names hidden within the names of US states. As in Zona from Arizona.
Jan 30, 2017
Gender-Bending Baby Names
Some radical gender-bending at the bottom of the popularity list!
Jan 29, 2017
The Very Best Water Names Now
All things aquatic are becoming increasingly inspirational sources of baby names, from bodies of water like River and Lake to the seafaring Sailor and Crew.
Jan 27, 2017
Hottest Baby Names of 2017
A whole raft of hot new names signalling a major cultural shift in 2017, with only Amara appearing both years.
Jan 26, 2017
Coming Attractions: Latest starbaby predictions
Lots of our favorite celebs have announced that they are expecting; here are Sophie’s enlightened predictions of what names they might choose.
Jan 22, 2017
9 Ways to Name a Boy Now
There’s never been a better time to name a boy baby–all kinds of new options and new ways to reach them.
Jan 22, 2017
Magical Medieval Names: Aelyth to Wystan
If you’re looking for a name with REAL history, here are some beauties that date back to the Middle Ages–from a delicate girl name like Amiria to the powerful Theodoric.
Jan 19, 2017
How J.K. Rowling Names Her Characters
There’s lots of rhyme and reason behind J. K. Rowling’s character name choices, as Meredith Testa demonstrates here.
Jan 19, 2017
What Are You Thinking?
Take our survey and get an exclusive code for a free ebook of your choice.
Jan 17, 2017
Family Names: Yes, No, or It Depends?
This dad is pushing for two names from his family’s side for their son, but Mom has reservations. Can the Name Sage help them find a compromise? But of course!
Jan 17, 2017
Girl Baby Names: Tabitha, Tanith and Thessaly
Here is Part II –the girl version– of Kara Blakley’s take on stylish names with the TH sound, ranging from Agatha and Amethyst to Tabitha, Thandie and Xanthe.
Jan 16, 2017
The Return of Lemony Snicket
The Baudelaire triplets & Co are back, providing another look at their varied names.
Jan 15, 2017
New Cool Color Names for 2017
Scarlett and Forrest are current favorites, so what’s next in colorful baby names?
Jan 12, 2017
Country Boy Names: The best of the west
Call em country, call em cowboy, call em rustic; these country names are great choices for boys!
Jan 12, 2017
Names from Books: Edith Wharton’s Gilded Age Names
Some of the names of Edith Wharton’s iconic characters follow the 100 Year Rule and others don’t. Here they are, from Abner to Ethan to Zeena.
Jan 11, 2017
Berry Baby Names: Real-Life Choices of 2016
When it came down to the ultimate pick, what names did the Nameberries actually choose in 2016?
Jan 10, 2017
Pregnancy Tips:: 7 Essentials for your hospital bag
From our friends at Brit + Co, hints on exactly what to pack in your hospital bag.
Jan 9, 2017
Celebrity Baby Names: Ada to Zeppelin
By CaraMichelle A super-long list this month as Cara includes some pre-December names that weren’t available earlier. Included are a Lord and a King and Mick Jagger‘s 8th child. Names used in December by more than one celebrity couple: Luna, Mila, Willow, Asher, Eli (3x), Jax, Liam, and Mateo. The illustration is of Pink‘s daughter, […]
Jan 8, 2017
Influential Baby Names: The Songbirds
Nancy Man continues her series of notables whose unusual names hit the pop charts–if briefly–and this time we have the songbirds.
Jan 8, 2017
No-Frills Girl Names for the New Year
Timeless single-syllable classic girls’ names perfect for the new year.
Jan 5, 2017
The 100 Best Baby Names for 2017
The best baby names of 2017 can be whittled down to these top 100, which include the best names for girls and the best names for boys, and should be on every parent’s short list.
Jan 5, 2017
Newsiest Names of December: Mariah, Zsa Zsa and Kirk
A look at what’s behind the names of some of the newsmakers in the month of December.
Jan 4, 2017
Great Inspirations for a January Babe: Crosby to Zane
Looking for an inspirational namesake for your January baby? How about Jackson, Crosby, Sylvia or Bronte?