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… were turned and you knew that your baby–and her name–were going to be splashed across the cover of People magazine for all the world to see–and weigh …

… of favor. This fall coincided with both Jessica dropping out of the US Top 200, and, interestingly, with Jojo and Jessalynn Siwa's appearance on reality TV show Dance Moms.

… Johnson was the first African-American model to appear on the cover of Vogue, Beverly Sills was a major American soprano, Beverly Cleary authored the beloved 'Ramona' books, and Beverly …

… feel despite potential ancient connections, making it appeal to parents seeking something unique yet pronounceable. Skila's brevity gives it a modern, minimalist quality while its unusual letter combination ensures …

… Luna, and Willow. NEW BOYS: Bryson, Greyson, Leonardo, and Roman. Adeline has been making a splash since it entered the Top 1000 in 1999 at #924. While it had also …

… as a feminine given name in the 1980s-90s, inspired partly by the 1984 film 'Splash.' With the familiar nickname Madi or Maddie available, Madisen balances recognizability with uniqueness. It …

… in Medieval Europe. The word is thought to derive from the Arabic siklāt, referring to silks dyed with kermes. The fanciest, favorite color was scarlet red. Sylvester Stallone's third …

… ultimately from sebastos meaning "venerable, pious".. Sebastia was a city in Asia Minor—modern day Sivas, Turkey. Sebastian is a name with a substantial history, first as the third-century …

… parents revived it for girls. Fewer than two dozen boys were named Madison the year Splash was released. – Not every name used for some girls becomes exclusively used for girls …

… graphic artist/movie credit designer Saul Bass. The birth name of Guns n Roses's Slash is Saul Hudson. On recent TV, there have been Sauls on Breaking Bad and …

… in 2024 when it was given to nine boys. Also known as Stolos, Stoppas, and Solas, the demon's name might derive from either: the Latin word for "alone" (solus …

… analyzed the announcements from the past year to identify the stylish British names making a splash across the pond right now. British Girl Names To give you an example of …

… list of  recent ones, with some of the middle names attached to them (separated by slashes): girls CHARLEE CHARLI ELLIE May EMMIE EVIE May/Rose/Elizabeth/Harriet (Alexa) GEORGIE GRACIE …

… every day. The newest crop of crazy celebrity baby names in 2023 includes Bambi, Invicta, Solas Reign, Tupelo Storm, Techno Mechanicus, Rocky Thirteen, and Oldie. The best thing about weird …

A list of names for baby girls that are words in Russian. Most of these aren't commonly used as actual names.

… names include Reese Witherspoon, Sutton Foster, and Madison the mermaid (played by Daryl Hannah) in Splash. Meanwhile, some names switch gender because of a gradual change in fashionable sounds. Emery …

By Linda Rosenkrantz There are some names that we’ve become so accustomed to seeing on the covers of People et al, attached to the babes of Tinseltown, that we …

There was a time when it was de rigueur for performers to change their names—to anglicize those that they felt sounded too ‘foreign’ or to up the cuteness factor …

To check out the latest trends in French baby names, we turn once again to our go-to expert Stéphanie Rapoport, creator of the popular site Meilleurs Prénoms. Each year …

*UPDATE!  The M.I.A. baby had been named, and the name is….Ikhyd (first erroneously reported as Ickitt) Edgar Arular.  Take that, Bronx Mowgli and Moxie Crimefighter!  Congratulations …

Not so long ago, globe-trotting was the exception.  Immigrants quickly adopted the language of their new homes, and we tended to marry and raise children with partners from similar …

By Linda Rosenkrantz These days, not many of us name our kids Junior—though British singer Peter Andre (whose other child is Princess Tiaamii Crystal Esther) did just that–or …

Unique celebrity dog names are even more ubiquitous than unique celebrity baby names. The rules for baby names may have loosened, but there are no rules for dog names. Number …

I've been interested in names and naming ever since I was a little girl. Over the years, I've found and developed some favorites that have stuck with me …

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 …

Unisex nature names blend two of the coolest categories of baby names right now, so it’s no wonder they’re attracting a lot of attention! The top gender-neutral …

Watch out, Berries–today’s guest blogger, Claire Shefchik, has plenty of bones to pick! Since the age of six, I’ve loved names.  Back then, whenever I renamed myself …

Happy holiday season, Berries! If you're shopping for a new parent or parent-to-be in your life — for Hanukkah, Christmas, or any other occasion — these unique gifts are …

Since the beginning of US history, from the time of George Washington on, aspirational parents have bestowed presidential surnames (with a few exceptions like Eisenhower and Bush) on their sons …

NPC names from the popular online game Oldschool Runescape that you could totally name your child.

Most of the names below are 2-3 syllables and contain a vowel sound followed by -la. Some are a stretch and others are so obvious you'll be surprised …

New Zealand names banned by the government contain some famous examples. Sorry, Kim and Kanye—Saint doesn’t fly as a baby name in New Zealand. A press release from …

Scottish names for girls resemble, in some respects, Irish names for girls, with a Celtic influence. Along with Isla and Paisley, Scottish girl names ranking in the US Top 1000 …

My mother hates my daughter’s name. And – don’t tell her this, please – I think it’s made me a better person. My husband and I always thought that …

Scottish baby names may be familiar outside their native land, but many retain their distinctly Scottish style. While Scottish names may relate to both Ireland via their individual versions of …

By CaraMichelle Last month, within CaraMichelle’s full complement of new celebrity babes, was a set of triplets and four pairs of definitely unmatchy twins. Distinctive singleton choices include a …

By Nancy Man, Nancy’s Baby Names Prominent politicians often have an influence on baby names — particularly when there’s an election coming up. Below are some distinctively-named politicians …

A bit much, OTT, grandiose, "extra", regal names; not everyone's cup of tea--but I like them!

Boy names I'd consider using as first or middle names if my partner likes them.

By Josh Murray Spring is here, and along with it comes the arrival of the Major League Baseball season. All thirty clubs have left spring training behind in Arizona and …

For the Nameberry 9 newsiest names of this week, Abby Sandel of Appellation Mountain  highlights some unisex baby names, interesting surname names and other novel choices. By now, you’ve …

The best boy names of 2022! I think girls' names are harder than boys' names, but here are a few of my favorites.

This week, for her Nameberry 9 picks, Abby Sandel of Appellation Mountain, looks ahead to some baby names of 2013, as well other names that made the news. As 2012 …

Have you been playing along in our weekly celebrity baby name contest on Instagram? Each week I choose a celebrity couple profiled in my column and explain my predictions, and …

What will the next popular baby names be? Lots of parents would love to know… and name experts love to guess! If you’re naming a child, you might be …

Celebrities, like with everything else, are tastemakers when it comes to baby names. They set the tone for what’s hot and what’s not, and their choices in names …

This week Abby Sandel of Appellation Mountain speculates on the Beyonce–Jay-Z babe name possibilities and reports on other baby name news of the week. The news that Beyoncé …

By Nick Turner Place names have surged in popularity in recent decades, with picks like Dakota, Brooklyn and Savannah cropping up in maternity wards and nursery schools across the country …

By Kara Cavazos of The Art of Naming The baby girls who were born in 1950 are now grandmothers. They will turn 65 this year! It is safe to say …

A Nameberry reader recently asked: How long do baby names in the US Top 10 tend to remain in the Top 10? Good question, we thought, and so with the …