Aug 16, 2016
Daredevil Baby Names: Tanner, Jeb and Felix
Extreme risk-taker heroes with usable mainstream names.
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Aug 14, 2016
Tips for Finding Your Mommy Sisterhood
From our friends at Brit + Co, some practical tips on finding that much-needed support in the early days and years of parenthood.
Aug 14, 2016
Newest Word Names for Boys
Last month we looked at the newest word names for girls. From Alannis Morrisette’s Onyx Solace to Nicky Hilton Rothschild’s Lily–Grace, word names are everywhere – both the traditional and the unexpected. This week the same is true, but now we’re looking at baby boy names. A trio of high profile parents has taken their […]
Aug 11, 2016
Baby Name Treasures from Treasure Island…
Baby names from the well-loved classics by Robert Louis Stevenson
Aug 10, 2016
All the Starbabies Born in July: 3 Amelies!
The most comprehensive international list of new starbabies you’ll find anywhere! July brought lots of marvelous M names plus a bumper crop of Amelies — the new Emily AND the new Amelia? Here are the complete details.
Aug 9, 2016
Family Name Drain: They’ve Used Them All!
The Name Sage succeeds in finding some family names for this writer–and none of them is Melvin!
Aug 9, 2016
7 Great New Hidden Treasure Names
British name maven Eleanor Nickerson shares some unusual names she unearthed on a recent excursion.
Aug 8, 2016
Baby Names Inspired by Olympians
A fascinating mix of unusual choices from the roster of Olympic names = some great champion namesakes.
Aug 7, 2016
Modern Virtue Names
There’s a whole range of more modern virtue names, from Ace to Serenity.
Aug 7, 2016
Are There Pokemon Names You Can Actually Use?
Pokemon names are a mix of the usable and the outlandish. Here, Emily Cardoza sorts them out.
Aug 4, 2016
Olympic Baby Names: The Flag Bearers
Interesting names of some of their countries’ flag bearers at the Olympics opening ceremony. Let the games begin!
Aug 3, 2016
10 Great Namesakes for your August Babe
Notable August namesakes from Althea to Tuesday to Vera.
Aug 2, 2016
Meet the New Instababy Name Stars!
Here’s a new source of baby names–the babies and kids who’ve become stars on Instagram
Aug 2, 2016
Double Trouble: Name plus Nickname Search
The Name Sage points the way to the perfect name/nickname combo.
Aug 1, 2016
Latest Berry Birth Announcements
Lots of international influence on this month’s babyberry birth announcements, from Maeve and Lachlan to Tali and Tatiana.
Jul 31, 2016
Girl Names with Built-in Boyish Nicknames
Frankie and Charlie, Rory and Rhett–boyish nicknames for girls are gaining in popularity.
Jul 31, 2016
Unique Fairy Tale Names New to You
The fairy tales of various cultures provide some unusual baby name possibilities.
Jul 28, 2016
1990s Pop Icon Names
Our search for pop culture name inspirations takes us down Memory Lane to the 1990s.
Jul 26, 2016
Baby Names: Spelling Counts
Sage advice on finding the best option for spelling an unusual name?
Jul 26, 2016
7 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Having Twins
Some helpful twin-rearing hints from someone who’s been there, thanks to our friends at Brit.co.
Jul 24, 2016
Magical Baby Names from Harry Potter
With another book in the series due out on July 31st, we take the time to review nineteen years of amazing Harry Potter appellations.
Jul 24, 2016
8 Hidden Treasure Baby Names
In anticipation of the new England/Wales popularity lists coming next month, our British correspondent Eleanor Nickerson muses on some fascinating names she has come across recently.
Jul 20, 2016
100 Brilliant Boy Names in Translation
Translating and transforming boys names into more exotic choices.
Jul 19, 2016
I Named My Kid After A Star Wars Character
Podcaster Kurt Larson wonders: If we can’t saddle our kids with embarrassing middle names, what’s the good of being a parent?
Jul 19, 2016
Baby Names Dilemma: Everyone Hates It!
What to do when everyone reacts negatively to your baby name choice? Consult the Name Sage for affirmation!