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Aug 2, 2024
What are the most controversial baby names? Be it a polarizing style or a potentially problematic association, we polled our members to reveal the top names parents might just want to do more research into before choosing for their children...
Aug 1, 2024
August baby names relate to Leo and Virgo — August's star signs — the birthstones and flowers of the month, and everything summer.
Jul 30, 2024
What do the names you like best have in common? It could be a combination of hard and soft consonant and vowel sounds. See if you're a Coconut, a Peach, a Banana, or a Raspberry.
Jul 29, 2024
Leo namers are bold, creative, and fashionable. They're drawn to names with bright energy and distinctive sounds. Read all about Leo namers here.
Jul 28, 2024
Beyond popular nature-inspired choices like Lily and River, Mother Nature has an abundance of beautiful rare names.
Jul 27, 2024
Time to take a fresh look at compound names for girls! Goodbye Maryann, today's unique smoosh names are inspired by nature, literature, pop culture and more.
Jul 26, 2024
A fascinating compilation of lively, almost-forgotten old diminutives that deserve a new look, by Eleanor Nickerson aka Elea of the blog British Baby Names.
Jul 25, 2024
Love vintage girl nickname names like Sadie, Elsie, and Annie? There are many more that are equally charming, but much more uncommon nowadays.
Jul 24, 2024
What are the craziest baby names in America? Last year's official statistics saw names such as Trigger, Rooster, and Vanity make the charts for baby girls and boys. Discover 100+ weird names that were really used for babies in 2023.
Jul 22, 2024
Leo baby names relate to lions, fire, the Sun, bravery, and so much more. If you need a name for your Leo baby, consult our guide.
Jul 20, 2024
We asked AI about the most stereotypical baby names in each state, and the results are wild.
Jul 19, 2024
What are the most popular Turkish names in the US? Discover beautiful names from one of the hottest new cultures in the American charts.
Jul 19, 2024
These unique boy names are largely unknown, but totally usable. Test your name knowledge with our A-Z of super rare boy names from all over the world.
Jul 17, 2024
Our A to Z collection of 100+ rare girl names you've never heard of — guaranteed to surprise (and hopefully enchant) your friends and family.
Jul 16, 2024
Beware of these common mistakes many baby-namers make.
Jul 15, 2024
What makes a name classic? At Nameberry, we took on the challenge of making the qualifications of a classic measurable. Find out here if your favorite names make the cut.
Jul 13, 2024
We're halfway through summer already! Soak up the remaining weeks of the sunny season with a quiz to determine your perfect summer name.
Jul 11, 2024
Move over Luna, here are our picks of the best Spanish nature names of 2024.
Jul 10, 2024
Through the years, from Barbara Lou to Barbie, dolls' ID tags have said a lot about name trends.
Jul 10, 2024
These illegal baby names are so outrageous, they wound up in court.
Jul 9, 2024
Longtime Nameberry forums member Leah S. shares her annual deep dive into the fastest rising and falling baby name trends. Read more about what sounds were hot (or not) in the most recent US data.
Jul 8, 2024
Brother names should be compatible in style or sound, but not overly matched. We identify the top sets of brother names, unique pairs, and the best examples from the celebrisphere.
Jul 7, 2024
If you want to use a popular nickname like Ellie or Joe, there are more options for full names than you might think.
Jul 6, 2024
Unusual British baby names are famed for their eccentricity as well as for their sophisticated style. It’s a winning combination for adventurous parents and name lovers alike!
Jul 6, 2024
Double-L-syllable girl names are light and lilting. Lily and Layla are much-loved, and there are many other la-la-lovely options if you're looking for something different.