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… m) (Tyler Johnson and Emily Maynard Johnson) Jack (Casey Neil Hooper and Alexandra Breckenridge) Jack Clark (Joe Tapper and Annaleigh Ashford) Jax Cameron (Brent and Jamie Reilly) Jeremih (Christian Lealiifano …

… grandma, and great-great-grandma on her father’s side.” Josette Eloise, sister of Lilla Clare, Vivienne Grace and Tess Magnolia “We wanted another double letter name like her big …

When you're on the prowl for the perfect name, anything can be an inspiration. Colleges around the country provide endless possibilities for noteworthy baby names. Princeton in particular has …

The names in this list all come from cities and towns in the state of Missouri. This list is in no way comprehensive, and only includes full town names. So …

1920s baby names are back into style, following the Hundred Year Rule. Top names of the 1920s include those on this list that were in the Top 100 in that …

… symbol of peace, hope, and truth.” Penelope Elizabeth Pearl, sister of Silas Robert Patrick Rosaline Clare, sister of Dakota ‘Cody’ and Alexandria ‘Sasha’ Tallulah Dove, twin of Elowen Iris Thea …

… but Petula is a modern invention, created by the father of 1960’s singer, Petula Clark. Petunia – This unusual botanical name is derived from a South American Indian word, Tupi …

… Girl: Avalon, Aziza, Bellamy, Geneva, Lux, Roxie, Salome, Valencia, Zadie *Update* Welcome, Luna Simone! Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock Gender: boy Siblings: River Rose River Rose‘s little brother is …

A compilation of names starting with the letter C - (Dear Nameberry, can we please go back to not needing the 15 plus word description?)

There has been an upturn in the use of romantic baby names for girls in recent years — think Isabella and Sophia. Many romantic baby names are long and elaborate, often …

… California) BERKELEY (Go Bears! Sorry, I’m from California!) (Sweet) BRIAR – Virginia BRYN (Mawr) – Pennsylvania CLARE(mont) – California (Santa) CLARA – California DREW – New Jersey, could be a boy’s name …

Serious names used to be favored for boys but recently it's been serious names for girls, such as Edith and Alice, that have gotten more attention, as parents try …

The top names in the 1910s are back in a big way today, following the Hundred Year Rule. Classic names from over a century ago are featured on this list …

I've compiled my All-Time Favourite Girls Names ranging from A-Z, but I suspect this list will keep growing so check back often. PS: If there is not …

Names in this category are witches and sorceresses, goddesses and demons, enchantresses and elementals, banshees and harpies, dark women, wild women, women who are forces of nature. Colors and textures …

by Linda Rosenkrantz The first Memorial Day—then called Decoration Day— was observed on May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at …

To celebrate the start of 2020, we take a look at baby names that have been in 20th place in the charts over the years. It’s a position we …

American last names used as baby names -- either first names or middle names -- is a popular trend in the U.S. Other Western cultures, including English-speaking ones, do not …

There's a reason one-syllable middle names for girls such as Ann and Lynn have been used to the point of cliché. These middle names don't distract from …

Christmas names for dogs are inspired by the holiday season. Dogs and puppies adopted at Christmastime might need festive names to celebrate. Many of these dog names will work any …

How does a name expert name their child? My son David Alfred Gabriel turns one this month (the clichés are true: where did that time go?!). To celebrate, the team …

by Sophie Kihm Creating a coordinated sibset for celebrity babies and everyone else can be hard enough, but when the siblings in question are half-siblings, it’s even harder …

One syllable boy names include classic short names for boys like Jim and Joe along with modern favorites such as Max and Sam and new-fangled names like Ash and …

While I can’t actually see the future (don’t I wish), I can tell that 2020 is going to be an amazing year for celebrity baby names. Some major …

If you’re looking for some eye-opening  name moments, try browsing  through some vintage name books and you might be surprised to discover just how dramatically perceptions of some …

By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain Last week, designer Rebecca Minkoff and her actor-director husband Gavin Bellour introduced their new baby, Bowie Lou.  Daughter Bowie joins big brother Luca Shai …

...So I continue my journey in the Pokemon world. Names here are not of pokemon, but of trainers and npc.

This is just a list of boy names I personally find appealing. I want to see if I have a "type". Feel free to use any of these

Another new year, another opportunity to test out the 100-Year Rule, a chance to look at the pop lists of 1912 to see if we can find some undiscovered …

A list of names derived from my colorful, eclectic family. Most of these names are still in use today. The names range in style from buttoned up retro to Appalachian …

This week, Abby Sandel, of Appellation Mountain, outdoes herself in seeking and finding some truly novel names for The Nameberry Nine.. This week in baby name news, an actor named …

Superhero names take their inspiration from the superheroes of the large and small screen and the pages of comic books. You are probably not going to name your baby Black …

A long list of names for boys that are just one syllable. Some of these names are nicknames, and others are more commonly full names.

The most common last names in the US include a mix of origins, just like America itself. Most of the Top 100 surnames are of English origin, but many popular …

Pets adopted at Christmas or given as holiday gifts might get classic Christmas names. Festive and creative, Christmas names draw from all aspects of the holiday season. Christmas names for …

The most common middle names are those that have been used the most widely over time. You may be more likely to find your middle name on this list -- or …

It might be the quarantine that has me feeling nostalgic for better days, but this group of celebrity pregnancy announcements is taking me back to my childhood. I remember listening …

1930s names took a serious turn along with the mood of the country during the Great Depression, with many names popular in that decade feeling decidedly out of style today …

How about encouraging your child’s natural sense of exploration by choosing as a namesake one of the historic explorer with bold vintage names? Here are 13 prime examples. ALOHA …

Christmas names for cats are ideal for a cat or kitten adopted during the holiday season. These cat names are jolly and festive, reflecting the Christmastime spirit. Below, see popular …

unique, classy, everything you need for characters or maybe even the small child in your belly ;)

English names for boys — that is, names that originate in the English language — are used around the world. Many of the top boy names in the US today are of …

This list includes a wide variety of names to consider for a pet - options for various personal styles, pet personalities, sizes, and more. Welcome your pet to your family with …

Simple names — up to two syllables, with uncomplicated spellings and straightforward sounds — have been a trend recently, in the US along with several European countries. Many of today's top …

September is the most common birth month of the year, but September baby names range from the familiar to the truly unusual (yet always inspired!) The Autumn season begins on …

The September equinox is the official start of Fall, so September baby names may be inspired by the falling leaves or season of harvest. September’s birthstone is the sapphire …

This week, Appellation Mountain‘s Abby Sandel investigates some of the factors affecting the shifts in names’ popularity. Last week we wanted to write about babies named Mitt Romney and …

A comprehensive list of one-syllable names, both male and female, ranging in obscurity from the most common to the most unusual.