News & features
Jul 19, 2015
By Abby Sandel You know you’re a name nerd when half the fun of a new Disney Pixar film is the list of production babies. I loved every second of the studio’s newest production, Inside Out. As the credits rolled, I waited patiently. Accounting scrolled by, then Craft Services, until – finally! – the list […]
Jul 17, 2015
by Abby Sandel Everything you need to know about girls’ baby names, from A to Z. Looking for the boys’ version? It’s right here. A A is the most popular letter for girls’ names, including Top Tens Ava and Abigail, plus Avery, Amelia, Aubrey, Addison, and fast-climbing newcomer, Aria. B Longtime Nameberry favorite Beatrix doesn’t […]
Jul 15, 2015
Looking for an unusual vintage nickname names for your baby boy? Here are 13 examples you probably haven’t thought of.
Jul 14, 2015
The Name Sage offers her wisdom this week on deciding if a name is too popular–and if that really matters.
Jul 14, 2015
Sometimes, it’s not a first initial or an ending sound but a string of letters that creates a baby name trend.
Jul 13, 2015
by Pamela Redmond Satran Atticus makes major baby name news by topping Nameberry’s count of Most Popular Names for the first half of 2015, on the publication day of the new Harper Lee novel casting the inspirational namesake Atticus Finch as a racist. The ancient Roman boys’ name Atticus, which indicates a person from the […]
Jul 12, 2015
How an American from Memphis helps Chinese people find the best English name.
Jul 8, 2015
From the expected (Rex) to the surprising (Rory), these are all names that relate to the word king.
Jul 7, 2015
The Name Sage is all about compromise this week– advice on finding a way around a vetoed name.
Jul 7, 2015
How writer Christina June revised Othello, and its names, for a new generation of teen readers.
Jul 5, 2015
Alaska lands on the baby name atlas this week, along with Tennessee and some other interesting word name choices for girls.
Jul 5, 2015
Kelli Brady’s exhaustive analysis of just where the 2014 popular names stand on the gender divide.
Jul 1, 2015
Look at the fabulous names that Berries have chosen for their June babes!
Jun 30, 2015
X is definitely a trendy name du jour–here are some more unusual x-names for girls and boys.
Jun 30, 2015
This family thought they had found the perfect name, until they made a disturbing discovery. The Name Sage to the rescue!
Jun 29, 2015
Some interesting tribute choices for the month of July, from history, politics, and a Yankee Doodle Dandy.
Jun 28, 2015
Baby names from books–both classic and contemporary–are popping up all over the celebrisphere and beyond.
Jun 28, 2015
In her latest baby name search, Tara Wood and the Name Sage discover the perfect name–one of the sweetest blooms in the garden!
Jun 25, 2015
Whether you're expecting a baby Leo or an Aquarius, here's how to name your baby girl by astrological sign.
Jun 24, 2015
Sadie and Josie have made their comebacks, but there are plenty of other previously popular nickname names for girls to consider.
Jun 23, 2015
Guest blogger Dantea offers a choice of name possibilities for every sign of the Zodiac.