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Oct 22, 2024

Scorpio Names Captivate and Inspire

Scorpio names convey the passion and intensity of the sign. They're related to the autumn season, water, and other symbols associated with Scorpio.

Oct 21, 2024

Let Us Name Your Baby: Can We Solve Your Baby Name Paradox?

Nameberry's experts offer their solutions to three readers' baby name puzzles. Can we find the perfect dark academia boy name with a sweet nickname? Or a girl name that somehow feels demure and feminine, but also spunky and tomboyish? Thankfully, we love a good baby name paradox.

Oct 17, 2024

The Trendiest Names of the Century

The most defining names of our modern era went from obscurity to mainstream status in record time! We explore the trendiest names of the 21st century — those that were completely unheard of pre-2000 but now rank in the Top 1000.

Oct 15, 2024

Let Us Name Your Baby: Is Aurora Destined to be Rory?

Nameberry's experts talk to Sam and her astronomer husband who have three kids — Eva, Ronan, and Conor — and a baby girl on the way. Aurora might be the perfect name, but the nickname Rory is a no-go for this Irish father. Can Rory be avoided? And if not, what should they choose instead?

Oct 14, 2024

Canada's New Top Baby Names

Canada's most popular names of 2024 are here! Check out the Top 10, the fastest-rising names in the country, and the favorite names in every province.

Oct 10, 2024

Have We Reached Peak Charli?

What goes up must come down! Names like Charli and Atticus, Phoenix and Jackson — which once seemed destined for the top of the charts — have reached an apex and are now sliding in the rankings. We look at all the names that have recently passed their peaks.

Oct 8, 2024

Let Us Name Your Baby: Cross-cultural Names With Anime References

In the latest edition of our new advice column, Let Us Name Your Baby, we speak to Tamara, who's in search of a name just as meaningful as her older daughter's, Talia Dee. The catch? It needs to work in Serbian and English, and ideally connect to the anime series One Piece. Nameberry's experts are on the case.

Oct 4, 2024

Names That Let You Have It Both Ways

As Hannah Montana once said, "It's the best of both worlds" — timeless, traditional baby names with fun and quirky nicknames that will allow your child to be a superstar on any playground.

Oct 2, 2024

Let Us Name Your Baby: Can Cub and Scout be Siblings?

In the first edition of our new advice column, Let Us Name Your Baby, we talk to parents whose older children are Scout and Cruz — and now are struggling to find a name for their third. So far, their only overlap is Cub. But can Cub and Scout be siblings? Nameberry's experts weigh in.

Oct 1, 2024

October Baby Names Spook and Delight

October names reference Halloween, the autumn season, and so much more. If you're expecting an October baby, check out our guide to October baby names.

Sep 30, 2024

Why Libras Are Balanced Namers

Libra namers are diplomatic, organized, and idealistic. They're drawn to names with beauty and universal likability. Read all about Libra namers here.

Sep 25, 2024

Summer Babyberries Set Sail

This summer has brought along just over a dozen Babyberry birth announcements on our forums — 8 girls and 3 boys.

Sep 24, 2024

Autumn Names: Colorful and Cozy

Expecting a Fall baby, or just love this time of year? There's a rich harvest of autumnal names to choose from, inspired by nature, colors, festivals, and of course names meaning Autumn itself.

Sep 23, 2024

Libra Baby Names Strike a Balance

Libra baby names are as harmonious as the scales that represent the sign. Find inspiration for naming your Libra child in this full guide.

Sep 19, 2024

The Top Unisex Names in Every US State

What are the top unisex names where you live? We reveal the most popular names used for both boys and girls in every US state. Some states are in line with national favorites Logan and Avery, while others go their own unique way.

Sep 18, 2024

80+ Woodsy Names for Boys

One part cottagecore, one part cowboy — woodsy names for boys are the next big thing. Read all about the incoming wave of rugged, romantic, nature-inspired boy names.

Sep 12, 2024

Back to School Names

School is back in session, and here are the names filling today's classrooms...and yesterday's.

Sep 11, 2024

Truly Unique Names You’ll Never Meet IRL

Truly unique baby names we can (almost) guarantee you'll never hear in the wild! From Antioch to Wildrose, these 20 cool choices have never charted in the US.

Sep 10, 2024

Would You Name Your Kitten Kevin?

Pet names are becoming more human, but not all human names are equally embraced for dogs and cats. We've identified three distinct types of human names given to pets, along with why they're so trendy.

Sep 9, 2024

Vintage Surname Names Come Back Around

Vintage surname names? Yes, this modern trend isn't so modern after all. See the top surname names from a century ago, along with unique choices from our secret source.

Sep 5, 2024

Stylish Names With Staying Power

Worried your secret sweet spot favorite is going to soar up the charts? Or that your under-the-radar pick is in danger of fading from fashion? We have the inside scoop on contemporary, stylish names that are not fluctuating in popularity.