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Lots of parents choose nature names, but until recently, only a few choose the all-encompassing Nature. Given to just a handful of babies until 2019, it began to spark …

It's difficult to imagine anyone using the first name Jonesy -- and in fact, in the most recent US tally, there were nearly 100 babies named Jones but none named …

This spirited Spanish variation of Rosa was familiar in the mid-20th century, but is used more quietly now. Given to around 35 babies in the US each year, it …

A feminine form of the elegant and arty Raphael, this form is less popular than Rafaela and Rafaella (given to 52 and 37 babies in the US in a recent …

As with many other names, the y seems to make this name more girl-appropriate for some parents. About three-quarters of the babies named Austyn are female.

Likely inspired by Jasmin, Jocelyn, Joslyn, and Jazz, Jaslin is a variation of the modern, musical feeling Jazlyn. It was given to 67 babies in 2024, while Jazlyn was chosen …

Exactly what it says on the tin. First and middle names of all the babies born on MTV's 16 and Pregnant. (Including names of babies born after filming)

Unisex names that start with X are an ultra-elite group, with none given to more than 100 babies in a single year. The most common gender-neutral X name …

… names! Go-to girl middle names It hasn’t been a big week for celebrity babies, but those personalities who welcomed babies (almost) all had something in common. They had …

When the new US popularity data comes out, we all look for certain things. Are we still giving our babies for Game of Thrones names? (Most certainly yes.) How about …

Marcia is the most common version of this group of names in the U. S., now found more often among moms and grandmas than babies. Marsha was a Top 100 …

A Top 100 name from the 1930s all the way through the 1950s, it's now firmly in Mom -- or Grandma -- land and supplanted for babies by Joanna.....or even …

A new addition to the US stats for 2025, Akrys was also the most used debut of the year for boys, given to 74 babies. The exact etymology and meaning …

This fantastical name has a hint of Harris, Jay, Jase, and Harry about it, which may have encouraged parents to consider it for their babies in 2024. Given to 5 …

Reminisce, meaning to indulge in the memories of past events, is one of many intriguing and unique word names only given to a few babies each year. The build-in …

Setsuna was derived from a Buddhist term meaning "split second," originally the Sanskrit word ksana. It is more popular among fictional characters than real babies.

There's little more important than one's own name, so I'm keeping a few tucked away for my future babies.

All About Celebrity Names Fameberry is your celebrity and celebrity baby names headquarters, with news and insights into the names of celebrity babies from wonderful to wacky. Here you'll …

Some names are so taboo that no one would dare use them… or would they? Parents are now naming their babies Lucifer — 58 of them in 2022 — and many other …

Unisex names that start with S have some serious style cred, with so many celebrity babies sporting striking S-starting monikers: think Satchel and Sailor, Shiloh and Story, Scout and …

By Nancy Man A baby name becomes trendy for one generation. For the next two generations, while those initial babies are parent-aged and grandparent-aged, you can expect the …

By Clare Green “Mr and Mrs Smith of Townsville name their daughter Emma”…said no headline ever. Millions of babies are named every year, but only a few of them …

The news this week includes all kinds of bold girl names, cross-cultural name controversy, and babies named after trees, tropical storms and fast food. Bold girl names: Banks, Myrtle …

The Irish saint known as Modwenna or Modwen did lots of amazing things and deserves to have her name remembered and perhaps even used for babies.

Loyalty is one of the Modern Virtue Nameson the rise for both genders, but in this case mainly girls. About 85 percent of the babies named Loyalty are female and …

A relatively modern (18th C) Irish Gaelic name, Siofra or, more properly, Síofra with the fada has its roots in superstition. In the past, when babies were born in Ireland …

A name with a weather-related meaning, a tie to mythology, and an airy, bright sound, Aella is a quietly rising choice, with 51 American babies receiving the name in …

Reality TV star Raven Gates gave her on-trend s-ending surname to her son, named Gates Zev. Gates joins an impressive lineup of celebrity babies with similar names, including …

This particular spelling of Talmadge is strongly linked to James E. Talmage, an English chemist and early leader of the LDS Church. The majority of babies named Talmage are born …

With the fashions for tree names, place names, and nickname names, Derry is a three-way winner. The unusual Irish Derry was given to zero babies of either gender in …

Baby girl Danas outnumber baby boys with the name nearly ten to one. But Dana is an attractive, sleek name that can certain work for babies of either gender.

Riley—an upbeat, friendly surname name—is red hot for girls and still going strong for boys. If you haven't been spending much time around babies recently, you may …

Following in the footsteps of Truce, Justice, Harmony, and Serenity, Balance entered the lexicon in 2026 when it was given to one of the first babies born that year. A …

A surname with gravitas yet approachability, Tennyson was chosen by actor Russell Crowe for his son back in 2006, and has since been given to babies in small but more …

A modern, American twist on the multicultural Zamira and Samira, Xamira saw a sudden spike in usage in 2024, when it was given to 45 babies, compared to just 13 …

A hyphenated name, associated with fairy tales, Sleeping Beauty, Disney princesses, and a flower also known as sweetbriar or eglantine. Given to around 10 babies each year, it is a …

Achol is an African name that usually means more specifically, "second born after the first child dies," making it a name often used for rainbow babies. Achol Ayor is a …

As cool-guy Briggs rises quickly, now comfortably in the Top 500, this invented variation with a surname feel is used for a few dozen babies as well.

December baby names are often equated with Christmas names or possibly names associated with Hanukkah or Kwanzaa. But there are names for December babies beyond holiday names. December baby names …

Finding their fame online across social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, influencers and content creators of various kinds are naming their babies as boldly as traditional celebrities — and …

Baby names I don't hear a ton but aren't so crazy. Will choose from these lists when I have babies!

Names and name-worthy places etc from the TV show. Not all are actually suitable for real babies but some very much are!

Autumn names are perfect if you're expecting a fall baby, or if colorful autumn is your favorite season. Names that work best for autumn babies include the names of …

Looking for a niche source of rare baby names? Try the comeback kids of 2022. These names were once used for babies in the US, but then vanished for decades …

By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain Thank you, Zanna Roberts! Just when it seemed like no one was having babies this week, the fashion stylist welcomed twin daughters.  You might have …

Way back in February 2015, we challenged readers to invent new names. After all, everyone is doing it. In 2015, babies born in the US were named Summerlyn and Symphanie …

By Katinka This week’s name news includes the influences behind our baby name choices, celebrity babies from Chi to Cali, and a *very* unusual name list courtesy of Lena …

A contemporary creation, blending the Tay sound of Taylor (or perhaps Teagan, Dante, Anastasia, and Octavia) with the popular suffix -lynn. Given to more than 90 babies in 2024, it …

Lowdy is a friendly variation of the traditional Cornish name Loveday. In medieval England, a loveday was when adversaries would meet to settle their dispute peacefully. Babies born during such …

Transferred from the geographical name, Jerusalem is a sacred city in many religious traditions, including Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It is given to around a dozen babies of each sex …