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… occasion for concerts and music festivals, inspiring poetry and music by Purcell, Handel, and others. Clare Pope Pius XII designated Saint Clare of Assisi patroness of television in 1958 when …

… John Cameron Patrick Charles Florian (Chaz), brother of Francis (Frankie), Henry (Huck) and Philip (Flip) Clark Alexander Colin James, brother of Jackson Bennett and Neva Ellen Daniel Jackson, brother of …

Saint names for girls may no longer be required for a Roman Catholic baptism, but many parents choose to honor saints with their children's names anyway. Names of notable …

… name has been chosen for characters in the popular horror podcast, The Magnus Archives, Cassandra Clare's trilogy "The Infernal Devices", and the TV series "Person of Interest." Elias has …

Names I’d consider using as first names for my possible future daughter. Not yet sure if my partner is going to like some of these.

… has a strong meaning, sounds the way it's spelled, and is fun to say." — Clare Ido "Ido and Iddo are equally correct transliterations of an Arabic and Hebrew name …

… girls Gladys Ethel Thelma Doris Gertrude Bernice Bertha Lois Bessie Myrtle [/column1] [column2] boys Ralph Clarence Roy Earl Ernest Herbert Eugene Leonard Elmer Bernard [/column2] Which baby names from 1915 …

Vivian is a little black dress kind of name: sleek and sophisticated, effortlessly elegant and never out of style. Here are some alternatives!

… and Samantha Lynch) Clara, sister of Jane (Michelle and Lance Stark) Coco (Terri Seymour and Clark Mallon) Edith Vivian Patricia, sister of Ignatius, Roman, and Dashiell (Cate Blanchett and Andrew …

Names with joyful meanings, including: joy, happiness, and light. For those looking for names that invoke pleasant feelings.

my top girl names for the year 2017. everything from classic to traditional to very unique.

… Annabel and Annabelle (and Anabel)Anne and AnnAriana and AriannaBriony and BryonyBrooke and BrookClaire and ClareCleo and ClioDeborah and DebraEleanor and ElinorElizabeth and ElisabethGillian and JillianGreer and GrierHailey and Hayley …

You know the names – the names that have been used on girls for the past couple of decades, but are now ripe for boys. Some of these originated as boys …

Strong female names have a powerful appeal for many parents today. Our favorite short and strong names for girls range from classics like Kate, Eve, and Anna, to cool vintage …

These are some of my favorite names at the moment. Hope you like them :D

… literature, classic and modern, as well as romantic films include: ANNA – Anna Karenina CHRISTABEL – Possession CLARE – The Time Traveler’s Wife CLEOPATRA – Antony and Cleopatra DOROTHEA – Middlemarch EMMA – Madame Bovary …

Last month we looked at the newest word names for girls. From Alannis Morrisette’s Onyx Solace to Nicky Hilton Rothschild’s Lily–Grace, word names are everywhere – both the …

These are the names that I personally love. I don't know about my husband, however...

Last names as first names for boys have boomed in recent years. If you’re looking for new options beyond popular Mason and Jackson, we have lots of fresh ideas …

By Linda Rosenkrantz 2014 was another amazing year for starbaby names, with some of the most varied, at times contradictory trends, ranging from classics like Rosemary, Frances, Evelyn and Eric …

By Linda Rosenkrantz As we sit down to our Thanksgiving feasts in this divisive year, it might be a good idea to take another look at the traditional virtues embedded …

The Boston Marathon, rooted in ancient Greek history, is the oldest modern annual marathon in the world: it was established in 1897 – 120 years ago! Taking place every year on …

Cat names that mean adventurous are perfect for your bold little explorer. If your daredevil needs a name to represent their free spirit, these cat names are just what you …

By Linda Rosenkrantz Some interesting names posted in the Birth Announcement forums this month, including our first Loki. I love the way musical names Allegra, Amadeus and Callas are embedded …

Here is a list of all my favourite and most loved names of right now.

Many parents are looking for baby names that are not too popular but not too unusual, not too trendy but also not too weird. In search of names that strike …

In honor of Martin Luther King Day, today we look at some of the most important names in the inspiring civil rights hero’s public and private life – from his …

Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on May 5, 1868 and first observed on May 30 of that year, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers …

These are the best of, The best of Country names, The best of Southern Names, and above all the Best of boy names in general! I absolutely ADORE southern names …

Anime and Japanese video game names owned by some of the most beautiful, adorable, and/or badass ladies in fiction

By Linda Rosenkrantz On previous Presidents’ Days, we’ve looked at the first and last names of the Chief Executives, their wives and their children’s appellations.  So what’s …

Pantone, the authority on all things color, has announced that the 2020 color of the year is Classic Blue. This deep and calming hue evokes confidence, calmness, and dependability—virtues …

Names that sound like they belong to a grumpy, old man that should be coming back into favor given the surge in popularity of "classic" and "vintage" names. Not to …

by Linda Rosenkrantz June has come to a close and with it the end of the year’s second quarter, meaning it’s time for our report on the names …

Some Solo Signatures for Sheilas and Sons Sans Several Syllables (some serious suggestions, some middle names, some just for fun :) )

Yesterday, we looked at the girls’ names, and today, as promised, it’s the boys’ turn.  Again, we present the Top 10 baby names for every letter of the alphabet …

Unique, attention-grabbing, some may say "hipster." Just a collection of many of my favorite boys' names.

Linda and I have spent a lot of time over the years tracking the ups and downs of baby names and making sense of the movements.  Often, it’s possible …

Time for more sports names! Last week we looked at star athletes and players who sparked baby name trends. Now let’s investigate the more unusual end of the popularity …

By CaraMichelle The January baby names of the stars include several high-profile highlights: Marissa Mayer, president and CEO of Yahoo!, gave her twin girls the lovely and exotic names …

I’m sure you’re all really busy making preparations to celebrate National Radio Day tomorrow, the day set aside to commemorate old time radio—I but hope you can …

It’s that time of year when we can’t help but indulge in a spot of crystal ball-gazing here at Nameberry HQ. We all have names we’d …