Sep 8, 2015
Name Sage: Solving the puzzle of a name for sister #3
It was a challenge, but the Name Sage managed to find a great selection of 8-letter names with floral or color allusions.
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Sep 8, 2015
10 Appealing German Boys’ Names to Consider
German names have been somewhat neglected in the US: here are ten good choices for boys.
Sep 6, 2015
Lofty Mountain Baby Names
Looking for a nature name beyond the flowers and trees? How about a lofty mountain name?
Sep 6, 2015
A Celebration of Classic Baby Names
This was a week for classic baby names–both contemporary and more conventional.
Sep 3, 2015
10 of the Right Names to Write
Kara Cavazos explores the joys of good old penmanship. Is your child’s name cursive-friendly?
Sep 1, 2015
New Names for The Secret Garden
Guest blogger Emily Cardoza tries her hand at finding some more modern names for the characters in one of her childhood favorite books.
Aug 31, 2015
New Babyberries Announced in August
Two interesting sets of twins in the August roster of new babyberries.
Aug 30, 2015
80s Flashback Names for Boys: Rockwell, Lloyd, and More
A flashback this week to boys’ names of the 90s in the Nameberry 9.
Aug 30, 2015
Buried Treasures on the British List
Some interesting possibilities from the lower regions of the England/Wales list.
Aug 27, 2015
Freshly Picked Flowers for the Name Garden
Guest blogger Nicole Aube finds a bouquet of fresh substitutes for some of the overgrown names in the garden.
Aug 26, 2015
20 UK Names We Should Steal
Bring on some of those UK faves–Mille, Matilda and Maisie!
Aug 25, 2015
Name Sage: But I Like All 42 Names!
The Name sage helps reader Amy whittle down her too-many choices for Viviana’s sis.
Aug 24, 2015
100+ Unusual and Exotic Baby Names
From the bottom reaches of the official US list of baby names, choices that are both high unusual and eminently usable
Aug 23, 2015
Buyer Beware: Fictional Villain Names
Before you pick a name like Bellatrix, Jezebel or Lex, be aware of the bad rep that precedes them.
Aug 23, 2015
9 Names I Can’t Stop Recommending
Among Abby’s most consistent favorites–Peter, Everett, and Esme. What are yours?
Aug 20, 2015
The Latest Starbaby Predictions
Predictions for the Kimye baby boy name–and beyond. How do yours compare?
Aug 19, 2015
Quirky UK TV Actress Names
Some fascinating British TV actress names not seen in the US, from Honeysuckle to Tuppence.
Aug 18, 2015
Name Sage: Grandma Hates the Name!
How to handle a disapproving Grandma? Sage advice from the Name Sage.
Aug 18, 2015
When Not to Use an Honor Name
In principle it’s great to honor a relative–but are there times when it just doesn’t work?
Aug 17, 2015
Top 100 British Names in 2014
Eleanor Nickerson’s analysis of the brand new Top 100 list for England and Wales.
Aug 16, 2015
The Long and (mostly) Short of Baby Names
Short names are trending, but the longer forms are holding their own.
Aug 16, 2015
Arthurian Names Beyond Morgan and Merlin
We all know Lancelot and Galahad and Elaine, but here are some intriguing, less familiar names from Arthurian legend.
Aug 13, 2015
Thinking Outside the Popularity Box
How to find a less popular cousin of today’s top names.
Aug 12, 2015
Great Lost Nicknames for Girls, Part 2
Here are 15 lost nickname names for girls, ripe for rediscovery.