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Slash is here because model Amber Rose and Def Jam Records exec Alexander AE Edwards named their baby boy Slash Electric Alexander. Is it cool? Or is it violent and …

Ghanaian name meaning "God hears me", known to fans of "The Great British Bake Off" thanks to charismatic contestant Selasi Gbormittah.

Appearing in the Polish New Testament and possibly working to honor a Sylvester, Sylas has been climbing back up the rankings in recent years. Previously peaking in 2013 at #520 …

Silestia is a melodious feminine name that appears to be a variant of Celestia, derived from Latin 'caelestis' meaning 'heavenly' or 'of the sky.' This ethereal name evokes images of …

Silestina is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a variant of Celestina, derived from Latin 'caelestis' meaning 'heavenly' or 'of the sky.' The substitution of 'S' for 'C …

Silestyne is an extremely rare feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of Celestine or Selestina. Its origins likely blend elements from Latin 'caelestis' meaning 'heavenly' with unique …

Silestena is an uncommon feminine name with likely Latin or Romance language roots. The name might be a variant or feminine form of Silvester/Sylvester, which means 'of the forest …

Silesta is a feminine name that appears to be a variant of Celeste or Celesta, derived from Latin roots meaning 'heavenly' or 'of the stars.' This uncommon variation maintains the …

Silestyna is an unusual feminine name with possible Slavic or Latin influences. It may be a variant of Celestyna, the feminine form of Celestine, which derives from the Latin "caelestis …

… ij' combination which is common in Dutch naming conventions. Alternatively, it could be related to Silesia, a historical region in Central Europe. Silestijna has virtually no recorded usage in mainstream …

Sìleas is a feminine Scottish Gaelic name, pronounced approximately as 'SHEE-liss' or 'SHEE-lash.' It's the Gaelic equivalent of Julia or Juliana, ultimately derived from Latin roots meaning …

Solas is a surname name in both Norwegian (as Solås) and Spanish (as Solás), but it was introduced as a first name via the video game franchise Dragon Age. In …

Collecting tragedeighs. Please do not name your kids these names unless you want them to get teased. Y is not a vowel and adding -leigh or -lynn does not make …

Water names are as beautiful and varied as water itself. You could be considering a water baby name for any number of reasons. Maybe you want to honor a special …

Much like people born under the sign of the crab, Cancer baby names are warm and lovable. Cancer is the most sensitive and nurturing sign of the zodiac, so a …

Sita's off-beat meaning becomes more powerful once you remember that Sita is the Hindu goddess of the harvest - therefore somewhat of a life-force. Sita can also be …

The slashed O form of Bjorn is standard in Norway and Denmark. The umlaut variation, Björn is used in most other languages today.

Young celebrity baby Slash Electric Alexander Edwards is responsible for adding not one but two names to the lexicon, Slash and Electric. While Slash might be though of as either …

If you call yourself Ludacris or Slash or Flea, chances are you're not gonna name your kid Matthew or Martha or Mike. In fact, rock-and-roll and hip …

Want a splash of namespiration, and a peek into what’s on a name writer’s mind? I probably think about hundreds of names every day, even if only for …

If you're over Allie, consider Alfie. This nickname name has already made a splash as a top 20 pick for boys across the pond. But with the growing trend …

Straightforward surname with potential thanks to the rise of Carson. The actress Greer Garson gives it a splash of Hollywood glamor.

Mermaid names have made it big in recent years.  There’s Madison, Darryl Hannah’s character from Splash.  Disney christened The Little Mermaid Ariel in 1989, and she and her …

A contemporary, on-trend sounding choice, Zylo feels like a mash up of Milo and Zion, with a hint of Zander and Sylas thrown in. Given to 51 boys in …

Haile is a unisex name with Ethiopian origins, though more commonly used for girls in Western countries. Most famously associated with Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie and Olympic champion Haile Gebrselassie …

By Clare Bristow If you like names with a hint of mystery, a vintage British feel and a splash of the exotic, come and join me in the drawing room …

Freddy is a quintessential boys name across the pond, but with tomboy nicknames like Charlie and Leni rising for girls -- Freddy may very well make a splash for girls next!

Goddess names are more fashionable than ever before, with mythology names taking over the charts. Striking a delicate balance between power and feminity with a splash of whimsy and mysticism …

by Clare Green This week’s news includes wild and wonderful word names, new Kardashian names, and how to deal with people asking what you’re calling your baby. Wonderful …

Since we wrote a book called Beyond Jennifer & Jason, Madison & Montana, encouraging parents to move beyond overused names, it's no secret what we think of this trendy surname name …

Selen is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Turkish, it combines 'sel' (flood) and 'en' (most), meaning 'one like a flood' or expressing abundance. It's also considered …

Edwig is an unusual feminine name with Germanic origins. It likely derives from the Old Germanic elements 'ed' meaning 'wealth, prosperity' and 'wig' meaning 'battle, war.' Historically, Edwig appears as …

Ras is a concise masculine name with multicultural significance. In Ethiopian culture, particularly in the Amharic language, 'Ras' was a prestigious title meaning 'head' or 'chief,' historically given to nobility …

Edvige is the Italian form of Hedwig, a name with Germanic origins meaning 'battle' or 'combat' (from 'hadu') and 'war' (from 'wig'), essentially translating to 'female warrior' or 'battle maiden …

There’s more to mermaid names than Ariel, the Disney Princess-inspired name from The Little Mermaid that has been a common choice for decades. Another popular girl name, Madison …

Nameberry guest blogger and star intern Hannah Tenison uncovers a catalogue of intriguingly stylish baby names. Savvy shoppers know that the best deals and sales are to be found after …

This week’s news includes fun facts from the new top British baby names data, name inspiration from the football pitch to the pizza parlor, and an out-of-this …

Hadwig is a feminine name with Germanic origins, historically popular in medieval Germany. It combines the Germanic elements "hadu" meaning battle or combat, and "wig" meaning fight or warrior, creating …

We’re pleased to welcome as guest blogger the prominent name scholar Cleveland Kent Evans–professor of psychology, author of several name books and a president of the American Name …

Leul is not a traditional Ethiopian name, but rather, a 20th-century Ethiopian title from the Ge'ez language. Leul, or Leoul, was used for sons and grandsons of the …

Derived from the Somali baxsasho meaning "escape, elude", this name was notably borne by singer and stage actress Seynab Haji Ali Siigaale, a one of Somali's most popular performers …