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Here are names I have suggested in forum posts for actual real-life intended use. (View my fictional list to see just how crazy some of my other suggestions are …

… birth. It made the news when a mother called Santa had a baby girl called Rebeka on Christmas day, but it’s not an uncommon name in the mother’s …

… Anderson) uses a different spelling. BILLIE—A boyish nickname with some great namesakes, picked by Rebecca Gayheart and Eric Dane. Billie was #79 in 1930. BIRDIE—In 2008 actress Busy …

Names that I think would sound nice for clean cut and sweet kids, I can't really imagine anyone mean with these names. These names remind me of cape towns …

… SH, or TH. Cherokee speakers replace them with the letters QU so they would pronounce Rebecca “quay-quay-gah”. SH becomes S, TH becomes T, R is sometimes L or …

These names are delicate but strong, powerful and beautiful, and altogether lovely and feminine. Names from Alias and A Quiet Place make an appearance.

I really like this show, and they have some beautiful and intriguing names for characters. These are mostly main characters but also some who only appeared in one or two …

… from a secular point of view, it refers to a moment of sudden and monumental revelation or realization, which may appeal to those who feel having a baby has shifted …

… the Top 100 from 1928 to 1935, and now seems to be making a return—Rebecca Gayheart and Eric Dane have a young daughter named Billie Beatrice. CARMEN Carmen McRae …

… include ancient mythological names, such as Arcadia and Festus, along with modern word names, like Revel and Jubilee. If you’re hoping your child is joyful and lively, a happy …

… favorite Absolutely Fabulous, the outrageous Patsy's full name is Eurydice Colette Clytemnestra Dido Bathsheba Rabelais Patricia Cocteau Stone. Some may see the name as a heavy choice but with …

… Leah has been gaining a considerable following, outranking former Old Testament favorites, such as Sarah, Rebecca, and Rachel. Given to nearly 4000 girls every year, short but substantial Leah strikes …

… Jamie (m), Tyrone, and Leah (Ronnie and Sally Wood) J’adore Nayvi (f) and Jynx Revell-Antonio (m), sister and brother of Jagger (m), Tyler (m), Antonio, Julian, Alonzo, Jurzie …

… Zeta–Jones’ character in upcoming crime caper Lay the Favorite answers to this botanical rarity.  Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell used it as an extra middle for their daughter …

A list of female names with bad or sinister meanings and undertones to use for villains.

… as a virgin moon goddess, such as in Ben Jonson's allegorical comedy Cynthia's Revels. Cynthia also qualifies as a nature name: the two-flowered cynthia is a yellow …

… main character of To Kill a Mockingbird. As a narrator reflecting on her past, Scout retells the events of Tom Robinson’s trial and her early childhood. Jem Jeremy “Jem …

Names that sound perfect for every stage of life, beyond the baby years. Classic, familar names that aren't limited to a certain era, that have stood the test of …

Billie is a tomboy nickname name, part of the growing trend for using boyish nicknames for girls and now destined for stardom along with its most famous contemporary bearer, music …

Names beginning with R for both boys and girls. These names range in popularity and style.

By Meghan Daum Normally I’m all for making fun of parents who, by dint of ZIP Code or number of tattoos, fall into the hipster category and assert their …

These are all sweet spot names- they aren't uber trendy or common, but they still have a classic feel about them. Uncommon without being weird or new age. These …

Names from the cast and characters of the Disney Channel TV show Andi Mack, which premiered in 2017.

By CaraMichelle Some highly unusual names in Cara’s comprehensive list of March baby names of the celebrities, including an Ioni, a girl named Berlin—sister of a girl named …

How does she do it? Once again, CaraMichelle has managed to unearth the names of a prodigious number of celebrity births. Both Deschanel sisters gave birth in October, but it …

My favorite girl names - I will give some of them ideas to nicknames. There will be common, but also unusal names.

Abigail has been in for so long -- the name has ranked in the US Top 100 since the late 1980s -- it's amazing that it isn't more out by …

In Greek mythology, Daphne was the nymph daughter of Peneus, a river god. Peneus saved Daphne from Apollo’s romantic obsessions by transforming her into a laurel tree. It is …

Some classic, common and some odd, interesting names from our combined family history. May or may not use for baby.

Vibrant, sassy, and bubbly, Ruby is a vintage gem that hasn't lost any of its sparkle. Currently popular in a number of English-speaking countries, Ruby is proof of …

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 …

By CaraMichelle The holiday month just past brought a big bounty of celebrity baby name announcements. The most highly anticipated was that of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s second …

Millennials, those born in the eighties through mid-nineties, are the generation having babies in 2019. These children are a part of the emerging Generation Alpha, defined as anyone born …

Jennifer is the Cornish variation of Guinevere, which ultimately derived from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar. As such, it is connected to the queen of Arthurian legend, and sharees the same …

Names or words/concepts that double as names, which have appeared in Taylor’s lyrics and discography.

Guest blogger Nina Badzin has a name problem, and it’s all her husband’s fault. You would love my husband, Bryan. He’s the guy who lovingly supports my …

There’s no doubt that middle names have been taking on increasing  importance in the hearts and minds of  baby namers.  They’ve stepped up from the inconsequential connectives –especially …

By Eleanor Nickerson, British Baby Names Even though they didn’t make the top 20 list of names which had moved up the most in 2013, one thing I particularly …

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 …

One of the greatest gifts you can give your child is an ancestral name, one that forms a strong link to his or her past, and more and more parents …

by  Angela Mastrodonato of Upswing Baby Names My seven-year-old daughter didn’t inspire my interest in American Girl dolls, one of their names did. My daughter hasn’t …

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 …

If you like the idea of using a literary namesake inspiration for your little girl, there’s no reason that you have to go all the way back to Shakespeare …

Records on baby names only started in the US in 1880, and so getting an accurate read on names from the 1800s before this time can be difficult at best …