Jun 21, 2015
The Agony of Choosing A Name
Guest blogger Paul Ratner’s name-hunt saga–considerations in the search for the name of his second son.
Search names
News & features
Baby Name News
Articles3,542
Pages142
More articles
Jun 21, 2015
9 Unique Celebrity Baby Names for Boys
Celebrities are known for choosing unique celebrity baby names. Academy Award-nominated Terrence Howard is the latest to join the ranks of daring baby namers. It isn’t just about choosing an outlandish name. It’s about finding inspiration from the wider world. Sure, the names on this list have seldom – or never – been heard in […]
Jun 18, 2015
A Dad’s Search for Baby Name #2
Guest blogger Josh Murray takes a systematic approach to naming baby #2.
Jun 17, 2015
Best New Celebrity Dad Baby Names
The Nameberry Father’s Day Awards for best named babies of new celebrity dads so far in 2015 go to…
Jun 16, 2015
Name Sage: A Name to Remember Dad
The Name Sage offers a wide range of wise suggestions for this mom to honor her dad, Early Bernard.
Jun 16, 2015
16 Creative Gifts for Father’s Day
It’s not too late! From the savvy lifestyle site Brit+Co, some great ideas for personal Father’s Day gifts.
Jun 15, 2015
Father’s Day Names with Meaning
Name with ‘father’ within their meanings all make for a fitting salute to Dad.e
Jun 14, 2015
5 Ways to Get Dads Excited About Baby Names
Nick Turner offers five surefire ways to lure a reluctant prospective dad into the baby naming process.
Jun 11, 2015
Australia’s Fastest Rising Top 100 Names
Here Aussie name expert Anna Otto presents the rising name stars in her country, also comparing them to those in the US and UK.
Jun 9, 2015
Name Sage: Is This Baby Name Theft?
The Name Sage confronts the problems of name theft and name sharing with friends. What rules apply?
Jun 8, 2015
Notable Names of June
Some lovely names associated with the month of June– Rose and Pearl, and of course, June, Juno and Summer.
Jun 7, 2015
How I Chose My Own Name
Guest blogger Sparrow Atwater’s timely blog on the path towards finding a new name.
Jun 7, 2015
New McBaby Names for Boys
The boys are taking back the Mac names, as in McKinley, MacGregor and McCoy.
Jun 4, 2015
On Choosing a (mega) Popular Baby Name
Guest blogger Jen Simon’s reflections on giving her son what would become the #1 boys’ name.
Jun 3, 2015
Celebrity Baby Names of the Month
The comprehesive list of celeb babies born in the merry month of May, from Adeline Pauline to Zeke.
Jun 2, 2015
Name Sage: Finding a Subtle Honor Name
The Name Sage this week seeks and finds solutions for reader Robin’s search for a subtle namesake name.
Jun 2, 2015
The Most Kid-Friendly Places to Live
Our friends at Brit + Co surveyed the best places for raising kids. Are you lucky enough to live in one?
Jun 1, 2015
New Babyberry Announcements for May
The Nameberry birth announcements for May ranged from classics like Margaret and Joseph to the retro Mabel and Archie to new nature names Canary and Lake.
May 31, 2015
Creative Baby Names: Then and Now
From yesteryear’s Exie and Avonne to today’s Brexton and Vanellope, creative baby naming has had a long history.
May 31, 2015
Most Popular Spanish Baby Names
The latest pop list from Spain is out and Lucia and Hugo are at the top.
May 28, 2015
Under-the-Radar Baby Names
Guest blogger Josh Murray unearths some unique but usable choices, from Crane to Thisbe.
May 27, 2015
Movie Mogul Baby Names
Jake, Max and Oscar were once verboten for baby names. Here is another group that might (almost) be ready for comebacks.
May 26, 2015
Name Sage: A Short, Spiritually Meaningful Name
The Name Sage comes up with some suggestions for the sibling of Cruz and Veda. See if you agree–or have some other ideas of your own.
May 26, 2015
30 Baby Names from Books
From our friends over at Brit+Co, here are 30 options from beloved books.
May 24, 2015
Taylor Swift-Inspired Baby Names
Baby name inspiration from Taylor Swift’s tough new video? You betcha! Luna, Lena and Domino, for starters.