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By Esmeralda Rocha Place names have always been a source of inspiration for baby names, though the practice really gained momentum in the 1980s with destinations like Savannah, Sydney and …

… and battle – so, one who fares well in a fight. This one nails the Old British Ladies style exactly, and while all three names share a D sound, Daphne, Adele …

… past decade the celebrity culture has exploded even further and become even more impactful on names. The names of celebs, the names they name their children, the names of the …

by Sophie Kihm As 2018 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the year in celebrity baby names…and look ahead to baby names 2019. It was …

… for the Jen-generation of names. Top 100 Girl Names 2018 OliviaIslaAmaraCoraCharlotteAuroraAmeliaAvaRoseGenevieveOpheliaMaeveEleanorIrisAdaLunaPenelopeEloiseVioletAliceIvyEvelynAureliaLucyIsabellaEsmeTheaImogenArabellaAnnaAdelineHazelJaneElodieNoraElizabethEmiliaFreyaEvangelineElizaJuliaAdelaideAstridSadieMiaEmmaPhoebeClaireMaisieLilaChloeEliseClaraBeatriceMaiaAriaMayaMaeFlorenceSeraphinaWillaAudreyLydiaJosephineLyraStellaCarolineMatildaWillowClementineMargaretGraceMilaElsieSiennaJulietIsabelGemmaElianaCelesteEmilySophiaZoeElenaZaraAnastasiaMollyMargotEmmelineEllaPoppyWrenMadelineNaomiHannahMabelCorneliaEvieAbigailDaisy Top 100 Boy Names 2018 AtticusMiloJasperAsherJackTheodoreSilasWyattHenryFinnOscarOliverDeclanLeoAryanFelixBodhiLeviAxelEthanSorenArthurJamesThomasCharlieKaiLiamSebastianRykerCharlesLouisJulianEzraCalebHarryAlexanderWilliamJudeEliBenjaminCassiusAaravCallumElioElijahJohnAndrewZacharyRonanDesmondOwenXavierEmmettLewisLukeCaspianTheoJacobSamuelArcherIsaacHugoJaydenRomanSimonAtlasNathanielWilderLachlanTobiasMatthewEliasNoahHarrisonDanielGideonOttoJosiahLucasMagnusNolanGabrielGeorgeLucianKnoxGrahamIsaiahEverettMaverickXanderRhettDavidAmosNathanMilesKaneAugustBeckettJoseph Griffin See the full list of Nameberry’s Most Popular Baby Names …

… always popular — and draws some illuminating explanations! But today we’re asking for those baby names that seem super-specific to your individual neighborhood or social circle; names that the …

… afield, but using the obvious William for a first boy name felt a little too British monarchy-themed for us. We seem to both like short, strong names (or at …

… names Now let’s take a quick trip around the world, and some stories of names moving from one culture to another. Do you remember the British teen who made …

… eye view of post-Civil War period baby naming, both in America and elsewhere.  GIRL NAMESAKES ALEEN Cust, the first female veterinary surgeon to be recognized by the British Royal …

By Clare Green This week’s news includes red-hot Italian names, the royal baby name aftermath, and some of the most beautiful place names in the North East. Impressive …

By Clare Green This week’s news includes a huge range of namespiration, with babies named after statues, athletes, country singers, military operations and dinosaurs. Name stories: D-Day, Debbie …

by Emma Waterhouse The 2019 Women’s World Cup has captured the world’s imagination, with record numbers of viewers — around 1 billion (!), according to FIFA — tuning in over the …

There are a lot of surprisingly cool character names hiding in Shakespeare’s plays. You only have to look beyond the more obvious Romeo and Juliet, Caesar and Cleopatra, Hamlet …

by Clare Green This week’s news includes high-impact word names, rarities for every letter of the alphabet, and an accidental triple honor name. Cool word names: Krew, Ace …

by Annie New Looking for an artistic baby name? As an art history student, I spent three years studying the biographies, influences and techniques of artists like Leonardo da Vinci …

So you’re looking for a V names for boys. And for your own personal reasons, you’ve eliminated the most obvious, Victor and Vincent. But where do you go …

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 …

I was asked by a magazine interviewer recently why I thought some vintage names come back and others don’t. Why Cora and Flora and not Dora? Why Edward and …

We’ve looked at Zodiac baby names for boys, now here are the traits associated with each sign and related names, this time aimed at girls. Aries: Aries is the …

This week’s news includes stylish celebrity baby names for girls, pronunciation problems, why parents do (and don’t) regret their children’s names, and sisters with a mermaid theme …

According to the latest baby name data from the SSA, the pool of baby names chosen by new parents in the US has never been wider. The percentage of babies …

Leo baby names season runs from July 23 to August 22, making this the perfect time of year to give your child a leonine name. Of course, even if your …

What are the best baby names for 2020? The 100 choices that deserve a place on every parent’s list? The real answer is, of course, that the definition of …

The holiday movie season is always busy, from family-friendly flicks to serious Oscar-worthy dramas. New movies mean new potential baby names.  Don’t believe me?  A year ago …

This week’s news includes unique baby names, the hottest names in Switzerland, celebrity baby names that make a statement, and parents who changed their baby names to keep their …

Black hero names often focus on the Black history names of Civil Rights and cultural heroes and other barrier breakers of the past. Today, instead, we’re focusing on the …

This week’s news includes unique names inspired by the Tiger Woods victory plus what’s happening in places like California, Cornwall, Paris and other parts of the world. Extra …

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The names in the news this week include word names, bird names, and the top names in two European countries. A girl called Eclipse Did you watch the solar eclipse …

Sports baby names celebrate athletic legends past and present. Even though many games and events have been canceled this year (sob!), there’s still lots of inspiration in sporting hero …

In this global culture, many of the same boys’ names are popular in both Europe and the US: Noah, Jacob, and William, for instance. But there are other names that …

Literary baby names are big – just look at Emma and Harper. Some of the most interesting influences come from novels aimed at younger readers. YA – young adult – literature has given …

City names for babies? Babies named after cities lead this week’s name news, which also includes the names of preachers and warrior queens, plus some new 2016 name data …

This week’s baby name news includes cool animal middle names (we called it first), popular names in Canada, and what Prince Harry and Meghan probably won’t be naming …

Rare and uncommon** French boy name**s, far beyond the traditional Jean and Jacques, are just waiting to be discovered. Traditional names such as Charles and Louis are among the …

X = probably out, as mom and dad pronounce differently (American vs British). Middle name Ambrose. Last name Norman.

X = probably out, as mom and dad pronounce differently (American vs British). ♥ = top favorites. Middle name Rose. Last name Norman.

Five syllable boy names are long and lyrical, perfect for pairing with shorter surnames or for giving plenty of options for nicknames as your child moves through life. The most …

Yes, there are still plenty of viable vintage names for boys that remain frozen in the popularity lists of the past. Some aren’t eligible yet for the 100-year …

The 1950 United States Census has finally been made public, giving us a peek into the post-war lives of our grandparents and great-grandparents. It’s a treasure trove …

This week’s baby name news includes the top baby names in Ireland, surname dilemmas, word names galore, and a baby named after dad’s favorite sauce. Wonderful word names …

The world's most mispronounced names, according to research by WordFinderX, include Sean, Xuxa, Alexander, and Victoria. You may agree with some more than others! Actually, the story is a …

Question: What do Cora and Sadie, Vivian and Josephine, Violet and Hazel all have in common? Answer: These stylish vintage girls’ names — which already feel like modern classics — have all …

Another year, another bumper crop of new additions to Nameberry's ever-expanding database! We’re adding fresh names to the site all the time: drawn from international name charts …

Celebrities, they’re just like us….at least when it comes to middle names. The majority of stars have the same top middle names we do — Elizabeth and Marie continuously …

Good news for lovers of Irish baby names! The latest popular Irish names data for 2023 has recently been released, and it’s a treasure trove of intriguing options from …

With two new Harry Potter extensions, A History of Magic and Harry Potter: A Journey Through a History of Magic, set for release on October 20, this is a good …

The popularity of baby names is usually country or even region-specific, with the top names in the US different from those in the UK, which are different again from …

Happy New Year! New Year names, celebrating new beginnings and dawning hope, could be perfect for you if you’re expecting a baby around the turn of the year. For …

New York baby namers love sleek, streamlined names like Brynn and Penn, while Dallas favorites like Opal and Wiley bring a touch of Southern charm. Scottish namers are drawn to …