Oct 8, 2015
Russian Baby Names Beyond Sasha and Misha
In the expanding global reach for interesting names, here are some Russian choices you may not have considered.
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Oct 7, 2015
New Starbabies: The September Summary
A lively bunch of new starbabies this month–Ranger, Wylde, Piper and Rocket, plus the gentler Mercy, Maeve and Honey.
Oct 6, 2015
Name Sage: Will Chester Be Teased?
The Name Sage makes a convincing case for the family name Caren has qualms about.
Oct 5, 2015
Babyberry Births in September
The taste and originality of our Berries are in full view on this month’s birth announcements…Emmeline, Romilly, Ellington, Jethro…
Oct 4, 2015
The State of Baby Naming, Fall 2015 Edition
This week’s Nameberry 9 include gem names Ruby and Pearl and a girl named Sparrow.
Oct 4, 2015
Give Atticus’ Parents A Break
Stop worrying–the Attici are all right, says writer Meghan Daum.
Sep 29, 2015
Playing the Harry Potter Name Game
Once again, Emily Cardoza tries her hand at updating some literary character names, this time the Defense Against the Dark professors in Harry Potter.
Sep 29, 2015
Name Sage: A Baby Name for Two Cultures
The Name Sage offers her advice on a name for Leena Gray’s new sister or brother.
Sep 28, 2015
Unique British Baby Names
Recent British birth announcements include names drawn from far-flung cultures, cross-gender choices, and ancient revivals, along with surname names and animal names like Bunny and Bear.
Sep 27, 2015
16 Arabic Names Ready to Import
Guest blogger Sophie Kihm offers a selection of names from the Arabic culture.
Sep 24, 2015
YA Author Names: Rainbow & Ransom
Interesting names found on the covers of Young Adult novels and series.
Sep 23, 2015
12 Surprising Risings: Cindy? Bruce?
12 names that you might not have expected to return quite so soon.
Sep 22, 2015
A 3-year-old’s Name Remorse
A clever mom solved her daughter’s name regret–by writing a children’s book about it.
Sep 22, 2015
Name Sage: Kim Kardashian Stole My Baby Name!
Should they wait to see what Kimye chooses or go ahead with their first choice, Easton?
Sep 20, 2015
Animated Baby Names for Girls
9 animated girls’ names from animated movies, from Agnes and Astrid to Mavis and Mabel.
Sep 20, 2015
An Atlas of Biblical Place Names
From guest blogger Luke Williamson, a plethora of place names found in the Bible.
Sep 17, 2015
Baby Names of the 1990s
A teacher looks at the names of his new college students, born in the 90s, and wonders which of them would stand up today.
Sep 16, 2015
How Popular Is Too Popular?
When it comes to baby names, how popular is too popular for you?
Sep 15, 2015
Name Sage: A Sister for Juliet and Celia
The Name Sage ponders: Will it be Rosalie Jemma, Edie True–or something else?
Sep 15, 2015
Hispanic Heritage Month Names
At the launch of Hispanic Heritage Month, a shout-out to some of the great Latino heroes.
Sep 14, 2015
More Neglected Nicknames for Boys
Boy nicknames never in the Top 1000, from Alvy and Augie to Tolly and Pip.
Sep 13, 2015
A Week of Wild Baby Names
Bold choices in this week’s Nameberry 9, from Rocket Jade to Honey Krissy to Wylde.
Sep 13, 2015
Expanding the Boundaries of Nature Names
A nature name may be as direct as Daisy or as subtle as Shoshana.