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… connections (Emily Dickinson, Emily Brontë). Victoria, Latin for 'victory,' carries strong royal associations through Queen Victoria and represents triumph and strength. Together, these names create a balanced combination—Emily providing …

Queenly Victoria is a favorite. If you want alternatives here are names with similar sounds (Valencia, Vivica), meanings (Nicolette, Gloria), connections to the queen (Alexandrina, Alberta), other former queens (Catherine …

… of Tallulah Rose Elsa Beatrice Elyse Scarlett Emeline Nova, sister of Adelaide Faith Emilia Frances Emily Haddyr Victoria Emmeline Faye, sister of Delaney Lou and Spencer Dean Eve Madison, sister …

Victorian Names and Names from the 1800s are virtually the same category, given that Queen Victoria ruled from 1837 until 1901, most of the 19th century. 1800s baby names were …

… these short forms were used by the Victorians as full names. Find our longlist of Victorian girl names from the 1800s below. RELATED: Girl Names Victorian Boy Names Victorian Names …

By Emily Cardoza, Nothing Like a Name Looking through old name data and saying names out loud, you begin to hear the changes in aural trends. Try saying the top …

All first and middle names of descendants of Queen Victoria and their spouses (from what is available to find on Wikipedia)

Uncover the vintage charm of 1800s names in our curated list! Antique and romantic well-aged names collected from various sources of famous victorian paintings.

… glance, American and British parents have a lot in common. We all love Jack and Emily, Isabella and James. But the new UK Top 100 is packed with names that …

… the highest profile arrivals: Liv Tyler‘s Lula Rose, Alannis Morissette’s daughter Onyx Solace, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski’s Violet, and the late David Bowie‘s first grandchild …

… name, rather than an old lady or old man name. In the late 20th century, Emily was considered an old-fashioned name, until it reached endemic heights for baby girls …

… Olivia to Emma, Charlotte, Sophia, and Amelia. Other popular classic girl names include Abigail, Elizabeth, Victoria, Grace, Hannah, Eleanor, Iris, and Claire. There are also some unique girl names that …

… and Hannah, other Toddlers & Tiaras baby names in the US Top 100 include Addison, Brooklyn, Emily, Isabella, Madison, Olivia, Riley, and Savannah. Among the most distinctive names of pageant contestants …

Today being National Aunts and Uncles Day (who knew, right?), here’s a shout-out to some of the most memorable aunts in both literature and pop culture– the sweet …

What are the most classic baby names for girls and boys? They’ve been used for centuries, and the majority have always been in the Top 1000 — counted since 1880 …

The most common names for girls are different from popular names as they denote names most common among the entire female population over the past century. Mary claims the top …

Romantic and strong, vibrant Valentina is a favorite. Here are some similar names if you need an alternative.

By Sophie Khim Celebrity baby naming is unpredictable, but that doesn’t stop us from trying! Just as we’re shocked when famous parents chooses something way out of left …

A list of names you can use for mom characters in any story you create.

By Abby Sandel Back in 2007, Thirty Rock’s Cerie told Liz Lemon that she already had baby names picked out. “If it’s a girl, Bookcase, or Sandstorm, or …

Unique middle names today can be anything you want them to be. The last couple of years have seen celebrities use middle names that we didn’t even know could …

The official lists of most popular names of 2009 are starting to come in, and one of the most intriguing is from Quebec, the Canadian province where French is an …

Names with French, German, Greek, Irish, Italian, Latin, Scottish, Spanish, or Welsh origins that have been on the SSA list for at least 50 years.

By CaraMichelle Although she took center stage, HRH Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge wasn’t the only high-profile celebrity child born in May.  Here CaraMichelle presents the complete, comprehensive …

by Eleanor Nickerson, British Baby Names Racing ahead of the rest of the UK when it comes to timely releasing its data, this week, Scotland published its full list of …

By Eleanor Nickerson, British Baby Names It’s official! The number 1 names in 2013 for England and Wales were Amelia, for the third year running, and Oliver, last at …

This year, for the first time, we have–with the invaluable help of our invaluable intern Hannah Tenison, tallied the final name choices reported by Berries on the Birth Announcement …

Here is a list of classic, beautiful names that are still trendy! Also I love these names because they have nice nicknames!

Looking for a name that is classic, feminine, and lovely? Look no further than this carefully curated list of names.

After making us wait an agonzing extra three weeks this year, The Office of National Statistics has finally released the top names in England and Wales in 2015. Once again …

In keeping with the season, here is an offering of my favorite ghostly names. Ghost Names for Girls Araminta Although not actually a ghost, Araminta “Minty” Cane travels in time …

The girl names that made my list in July 2017. All are my own personal favorites, i hope my list will inspire you!

By Cara Michelle Some particularly interesting choices in CaraMichelle’s comprehensive round-up of celebrity baby arrivals in September. There are girls boyishly named Arlo, Ellington, Wylde and Rocket, plus …

Millennials, those born in the eighties through mid-nineties, are the generation having babies in 2019. These children are a part of the emerging Generation Alpha, defined as anyone born …

When it comes to baby names — particularly girl names — popularity can get a bad rap. Uncommon girl names are often seen as more desirable — it’s cool to be different …

A list of the most popular names for girls in Canada. This list is based off of the Forebears list.

By Abby Sandel Not every celebrity name catches on – Apple and Suri remain rare, as do Saint and North. But from today’s Top Ten to the newest names on …

By Kelli Brady, The Name Freak! For a second year, I present the “real” Top 50 by combining the different spellings of each name. Because when you hear “Jacob!” on …

The most popular baby names of 2011 are officially here, with Sophia unseating Isabella to become the the new top girls’ name in the U.S.. Jacob remains the most …

A classic from the days of ancient Rome, Julia is evergreen. Here are some alternatives!

Lots of prospective parents today are adamant about not picking popular names, quite possibly because they themselves were victims of the I-was-one of-five-Jennifers-in-my class …

This list is pretty long because I come from a big family. The list covers over a century of naming in my family, starting with my great-grandparents generation, born …

Let’s say you have a dilemma:  There’s someone dear to you who would make a great namesake, but who has a not-so-great name. Or there’s …

Omnipresent and evergreen, Mary is the most classic girls name around. Although nothing quite replicates Mary's qualities, these alternatives come close!

2000s names are represented by today's teens and young adults. They're not baby names, but they're not quite mom names or dad names, either. The 2000s was …

Kelli Brady, creator of NameFreak!, combined spelling variations to come up with the real top 50 names on the new US popularity list. Her results show some names vastly more …