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… 2500 baby girls were named Juniper in 2022 versus 34 baby boys -- the most notable Juniper in history was the saint Brother Juniper, a follower of Saint Francis renowned for …

Juniper is a fresh-feeling nature name -- it's a small evergreen shrub -- with lots of energy. A new favorite of fashionable parents, Juniper joins such other tree and shrub …

… O survives thanks to the missionary priest who founded the first of the California missions. With Juniper becoming a more popular name, especially for girls, Junipero may actually become fashionable.

Junipère is a masculine name derived from the Latin word for the juniper tree, with French influence evident in the accent and spelling. While Juniper has gained popularity as a …

Junípero is a masculine name of Spanish origin derived from the Latin word 'juniperus,' meaning 'juniper tree.' The name gained historical significance through Junípero Serra, an 18th-century Spanish Franciscan …

As a recently adopted name sitting comfortably in top 200 of US girl names, Juniper is both outlandish to older ears and surprising common in trendier parenting circles. Below are …

… great sibsets this month, including, among the girls, Esme–Monet–Mirabelle; Fleur and Cressida; and Juniper–Tallulah–Matilda. Here’s the list, plus some light-shedding parental comments. GIRLS Adelynn …

… This actually makes her an uplifting symbol of rebirth, despite her connections to the Underworld. Juniper – The Refreshing Natural Oh how I wish Juniper wasn’t rising up through the …

Fresh and energetic, Juniper is a tree name that's on the rise. Here are some alternatives!

… nature names, some inspired by their parents’ love of the great outdoors: River, Cypress, Snow, Juniper, Poppy, and Arbor, plus the perennials Rose and Violet. And check out some of …

Worthy sibling for Oak, Elm, Juniper, and Spruce.

Lovely entry into the tree name genre, joining Juniper, Maple, and Willow. Nearly 200 babies were named Cypress in the US last year, about 40 percent of them female.

Attractive entry into the tree name genre, joining Ash, Oak, and Juniper. Over 110 baby boys were named Cypress in the US last year, along with 70 baby girls.

Genevra is a feminine name with roots in the Latin name Juniperus, meaning "juniper tree." It's a variation of Geneva and Ginevra, sharing etymology with the name Jennifer. This …

We've long been a fan of spice and herb names -- Saffron, Sage, Juniper -- and Spanish word names are starting to feel very right, so Canela has legs. It has …

With its surname-style, literary feel, and similarity in sound to Finley, Juniper, Pippa, Riley, and Presley, Ripley is an unexpected choice that was given to more than 200 girls …

Siblings: Clara Israel Rose, Wendeline "Wendy/Winnie" Eleanor Anne, Agnes Tamara Grace, Juniper "June" Laura Belle, Katherine "Kate" Ebony Sarah, Eloise "Elle" Kaden Maeve, Harper Franklin Sue, Rory Christopher Ford …

This is my current favorite girl name list in April 2023, top contenders are Juniper Maya nn June/Junie and Evelina Lucy/Evelina Lupine nn Nina.

Cute-as-a-button nickname traditionally derived from Philip or Philippa – but could work for Piper, Juniper or Penelope as well.

Popular in Hungary where it ranks in the Top 100, Boróka may be considered a word name, meaning "juniper" in Hungarian, making this an equivalent to the stylish English word …

By Linda Rosenkrantz Primrose, Magnolia, Lilith, Hawthorne, Eben, Zeke Iron. And sibsets Juniper Rae and Indigo Rue, and Callum Rogers, Waverly Ren and Morwenna Jubilee. What’s this? Just another …

Female cat names that start with J currently in the Top 100 cat names include Jasmine and Juniper. Cat names currently trending on Nameberry include Josephine, Juliet, and June. Unique …

With its bubbly sounds and stylish feel, Pepper joins a small but distinctive group of names inspired by the spice rack: Saffron, Juniper, Cassia, Sage, Ginger, and Rosemary. Enough like …

By Linda Rosenkrantz Some particularly delicious November baby names used by our Berries last month—the doubly golden Aurelia Marigold, a Juniper and a Juno, an Atlas and an Axel …

This topographical name, more suited to a girl than a boy--though it would inevitably be confused with SARAH--has some distinguished bearers: famous Spanish missionary to Mexico Father Junipero …

… name of a grass plant native to India, which is used in aromatherapy and for its essential oil. Vetiver could make for a striking alternative to Violet, Clover or Juniper.

… common as a baby name in the US. Geneva and Geneva are connected to the juniper berry, but the name of the city ultimately derived from a Proto-Indo-European …

Female dog names that start with J currently in the Top 100 dog names include only Josie. Dog names currently trending on Nameberry include Jane, Juliet, and Juniper. Unique female …

Maple is one of those sweet-spot word names that sounds so almost name-like that it doesn't feel outlandish or strange, despite its relative newness as a given …

Genever is an uncommon feminine name with possible connections to Geneva, the Swiss city whose name derives from the Celtic word 'genawa' meaning 'estuary' or 'mouth.' Alternatively, it might relate …

Jupiter's partner Juno has entered the mainstream, so it's possible that her divine mate could follow. But not necessarily for boys — Jupiter is currently mostly female in the …

For this week’s Nameberry Nine, Appellation Mountain‘s Abby Sandel invades the blogosphere and finds some wildly creative names. Huxley, Wolf, Ezra, August, Lochlan, Elsa, Emilia, Petra, Eleni, and …

By Aimee Tafreshi As a Pisces, I have always been drawn to the water. Throughout baby-naming history, parents have gleaned inspiration from elements of nature. Names like Hazel, Meadow …

Food baby names started trending with Apple, daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, with lots of tasty names joining the menu. Along with Clementine and Rosemary, other popular food …

New baby girl names, names derived from words or places or nature or surnames, are springing up all the time. New names for baby girls that rank in the US …

So with a super common last name I'm planning on giving my children fairly unique first and middle names so that they can stand out a little more. If …

Arbor is an original unisex tree-related choice we're sure to hear more of. Highly unusual now, Arbor takes its place alongside other new arborial names ranging from the …

Tree baby names are a new branch of the nature names growing in popularity. They convey roots and strength of character — qualities we want our children to possess — and many …

by Linda Rosenkrantz The July baby names in the latest Berrybaby birth announcement report may be short, but they’re long on particularly gorgeous sibsets.  Just consider Caroline, Winnie and …

Savin is a masculine name with diverse origins. In Slavic traditions, it derives from the Latin 'Sabinus,' meaning 'Sabine' (relating to an ancient Italian tribe). The name also has roots …

I absolutely LOVE obscure names for girls. I know a lot of little girls with beautiful names that I don't see enough of. While names like "Grace" and "Hannah …

Generva is a rare feminine name that appears to be a variant of Geneva or possibly Genevieve. While uncommon in modern usage, it has historical connections to several origins. The …

Genevre is a rare feminine name with possible connections to several linguistic roots. It likely represents a variant spelling of Genevieve, which derives from the Germanic name Genovefa, meaning 'woman …

Country girl names summon the image of the open prairies and majestic mountains, of winding backroads and meandering streams. They're traditional yet down-to-earth, the best of American …

Their firstborn is Cedar. Now they need ideas for nature names for boys that are just as perfect for his little brother. Lisa writes: We have a son named Cedar …

Caspia is both a feminization of the rising star Caspian, and the name of a flower that often grows near the sea or on salt marshes. Likely derived from the …

Country cat names reference country places, people, and things. You may be inspired by country nature when naming your country cat, or perhaps names of figures of Southern and Western …

Simple Biblical name with an auspicious meaning. There are two men named Gad in the Old Testament — one the first son of Jacob and Zilpah, and the other a prophet …

Hazel perfectly encapsulates two of the hottest girl name trends today — nature names and vintage names. It is no wonder Hazel has climbed its way into the Top 30 girl …