Apr 29, 2014
What name would you steal, if you could?
We all know you’re not a namenapper. But if you knew you could get away with it, whose wonderful name would you steal, and why?
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Apr 28, 2014
Baby Name Junior: 13 ways to name your baby after yourself without using the J-word
Some semi-serious tips on naming your baby after yourself without actually using your name. Like if you’re Mike, you can call your son Spike.
Apr 27, 2014
Expanding Baby Name Boundaries: Asa, Frankie, and Otis
This week, Abby Sandel’s Nameberry 9 looks at gender-bending and other expansions within the baby name universe, seen through the prism of the latest celebrity picks.
Apr 27, 2014
Baby Name Pronunciation: AHN-drea, AN-drea, on-DRAY-a?
Guest blogger Gay Cioffi addresses the issue of pronunciation–a sometimes overlooked consideration when making your baby name choice.
Apr 24, 2014
Australian Baby Names: Fastest Rising Top 100 Names–Aria, Penelope and Lincoln
The Australian top name stats are out, and Oz native Anna Otto is here to analyze the fastest rising names on the list. We’ll soon be able to compare them to the rising stars in the US.
Apr 23, 2014
One Hit Wonders: Beatrix, Baker & Boone
Close to a thousand names have appeared on the Social Security list only once. We’ve made a selection of the ones we think have the best chance for a return appearance. Which of them you would pick?
Apr 22, 2014
What to expect when you’re an expecting entrepreneur
Nameberry is excited to introduce you to Samahope, an organization that lets you fund doctors who provide medical care for expecting and new mothers and children around the world Shivani Garg Patel, co-founder of Samahope, looks back on growing a social enterprise while expecting her own first child.
Apr 22, 2014
Your Top 5 Boy Names!
What are the five boys’ names you love above all others? Bring us your longtime loves, your guilty pleasures, the names you used and the ones you’re saving for someday.
Apr 20, 2014
Old Names That Sound New: Ione, Nova and Archer
You’ve just come upon a name that sounds fresh and new to you–Ione, say, or Archer. But guest blogger Angela Mastroianni points out that some of these stylish “new” names have surprising solid roots.
Apr 20, 2014
Little Ladies & Gents Names: William, Willa, Winston, and Pearl
Abby Sandel’s Nameberry 9 this week features keeper names with history and heft, from Augustus to Winston to Willa to Pearl.
Apr 17, 2014
Baby Name Trends: The n-ending boys’ names epidemic
Many popular boy names end with the letter n.
Apr 16, 2014
Mythological Names: Ancient Greek vs Ancient Roman–take your pick!
The ancient Greek and Roman mythological deities had a lot in common, but one thing they did';t share was their names. Which do you prefer;Zeus or Jupiter? Artemis or Diana?
Apr 15, 2014
The Diverse Nature of Nature Names: Daphne, Dresden and Sage
Guest blogger Brooke Cussans shows some different ways you can approach nature names, straight on (River, Rose) or more subtly (Daphne, Paloma).
Apr 15, 2014
Your Top 5 Girl Names!
List the five girls’ names you like best. They might include names you used for your daughter, names you plan to use, or just your five favorites.
Apr 14, 2014
Vintage Nicknames: Ready to wake after a long nap?
These vintage nickname names have been off the U.S. Top 1000 list for 40 years or more. But many sound charming and baby-appropriate and may be due to rise again.
Apr 13, 2014
Pregnancy and Beyond: 9 Great Nursery Decorating Tips
Meg Caswell, winner of HGTV’s ‘Design Star,’ offers some cool tips on nursery decor–how and why you can move beyond pink and blue.
Apr 13, 2014
Memorable Names for Girls: Khaleesi, Sunday, Pemma, and Minnie Blossom
This week, Abby Sandel’s Nameberry 9 Newsiest Names features names that are unforgettable–in a good way: Sapphire, Sunday and Pemma.
Apr 10, 2014
Jewish Baby Names: Happy Passover!
Guest blogger and Nameberry mainstay Nephele serves up an expansive menu of Jewish names for Passover, along with some fascinating history.
Apr 9, 2014
25 People Much Cooler Than Their Names
Sometimes people live up to the image of their names: smart or serious, beautiful or cool, quiet or nerdy. And then there are those people who defy the expectations set by their names, like the 25 very cool famous folks here with notably uncool names.
Apr 8, 2014
Have you ever been teased about your name?
Have you been teased about your name, and was it hurtful or affectionate? Have your children ever been teased about their names/
Apr 7, 2014
Names Hot in Hollywood…but nowhere else!
Do celebrity faves automatically become citizen faves? Not necessarily. Some cases in point: Clementine, Poppy, Dashiell.
Apr 6, 2014
Parentology: What’s not in a name? E is for…?
In his attention-attracting and somewhat controversial book, “Parentology,” Dalton Conley talks about how and why he gave his children such unusual names, and here’s an excerpt on that subject. How far out would you be willing to go and what do you think of his theories?
Apr 6, 2014
Dreama, Rumi, and James: From quirky to classic
This week, Abby Sandel’s Nameberry 9 Newsiest Names run the gamut from the way-off-the-grid to the classic–from Dreama Wildstar to James Hamilton.
Apr 3, 2014
New Starbabies Born in March: From Bridget to Booker to Buzz
The launch of a new Nameberry feature–CaraMichelle’s tally of all the starbabies born each month! Here’s the list for March.
Apr 2, 2014
Historic Baby Names of April: From Augustine to Truman
April is a particularly rich month for finding historic namesakes: In her continuing monthly series, Denise Potter picks out some of the most significant–and inspirational. Which ones might inspire you?