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… Derived from Hebrew via Latin, it means "Easter" or "Passover" and was occasionally used for babies born on Easter Sunday. Occasionally used as slang for passion or passionate, it may …

… but a steadily increasing number of parents are dusting it off for their 21st century babies. A reasonably popular choice in the 19th century, but out of favor by the …

… names with meanings related to family, and names that occur from babbling to or from babies. Nukaaka is considered a "baby babbling" version of Nuka, Nuka Nuka (my little sibling …

… ranking well outside the US Top 1000, unlike its counterparts. Given to less than 10 babies in a recent year, Grayton is a familiar sounding but little used option. Grayton …

Hawaiian dog names conjure up imagery of bright blue skies and waters, gorgeous mountain landscapes, and colorful flowers. Hawaiian names are rising in popularity across the US for babies, and …

By K. M. Sheard, Nook of Names Here is the second part of Kay Sheard’s extensive rundown of names from Dickens that might work best for babies. Lupin — believe …

… Latin America and the Caribbean. Currently popular in Chile, Eimy was also given to 124 babies in the US in 2023, having nearly doubled in use since 2021. It can …

… and elephants on the Serengeti, but its original meaning "journey" broadens its wearability. Safari is a name common in Africa for babies born while their parents were on a journey.

… wholesome backwoods gal, Tammy was a Top 10 choice from the mid-60s to early-70s, but is now given to fewer than 100 babies per year in the US.

… one mythological name that has not traveled to the modern world -- we've found no babies ever name Quirina or Quirinus in the US -- but with this newly-trendy class …

… Ruthie, Ruthanne, and Ruthella, but surprisingly, Ruthette has never been given to more than five babies in a single year. As such, it's a very rare option, blending the …

… has been quietly on the rise in the US in recent years. Given to 21 babies in 2024, the name can also be spelled as Sruli, while other forms are …

… to the popular Eva, Everly, Annie or Vivian. In 2024, Evani was given to 34 babies. Evani has several possible origins, including: a feminine variation of the Welsh form of …

… Names on the soft and pretty side of masculine, that evoke elegance, style, tailored suits and flowing hair. Intended for naming characters, not babies, unless they just tickle your fancy.

Aries names are connected to the first sign of the zodiac, making names related to primacy such as Primo and Una apt for an Aries baby. Names for Aries babies …

We’re always looking for baby names that are at once wonderful and unusual, and so today’s list compiles 100 great names given to fewer than 100 babies in …

We launched Nameberry in October 2008, the same month the economy collapsed and a few weeks before Barack Obama was elected president. In that decade, 40 million babies were born …

by Sophie Kihm I’ve been the Name Guru to the Stars for a while now—long enough that I’m predicting the celebrity names for siblings of the babies …

Names that mean red, in fact all names that are related to the color red, have been red hot recently—and not just for red-haired babies. There all the …

… to its aforementioned sound-alikes. In Wales, it is given to a small handful of babies most years, though in recorded history, it has never been given to more than …

… and Keziah, Kenza would make an excellent choice for a first-born daughter. The name has been given to around 50 babies since the late 90s in England and Wales.

… boy, part Western, part preppy, and part nature-loving, Wilder is given to nearly 800 babies each year. Once an off-beat, rarely used choice, Wilder began to climb the …

… s used most often to describe the color of a horse. Sorrell is a variant spelling. Both make excellent names for autumn babies and can be used for either gender.

… so in theory work equally well for boys and girls. About 10 percent of the babies named Marlowe are boys, while Marlow is 25 percent male and Marlo is about …

… but more grounded for others, thanks to its similarity of Alden, Auden, Elden and Gordon. Given to 100 babies in a recent year, Golden is currently a gender neutral choice.

… and the Italians use this gender-neutral name. While Natale and its international cousins is traditionally given to babies born at Christmas time, it's certainly not reserved for that.

… has been used more consistently and in greater numbers since the 2020s. Given to 50 babies (around 80% boys) in a recent year, spelling alternatives have also begun to appear …

… climbing the US and UK charts since the early 2000s. Given to around 900 American babies in a recent year, it also ranked in the England and Wales Top 100 …

… US stats in 2016. Also spelled as Eastlyn, the two variations were given to 20 babies collectively in a recent year. It may remind classic literature fans of Ellen Wood …

… the US stats for the first time in 2024, when it was given to 5 babies. The name has a variety of origins, one possibility being that it comes from …

… it's more of a Turkish mom name, although it remains a common choice for babies in Azerbaijan, where Arzu has been in the Top 100 since records began in …

Gnaeus was one of the most common forenames used by the ancient Romans (there were only 40 or so to choose from). It is thought to have originated as a …

In 2023, Jasiel and Yasiel made their debuts in the US Top 1000, and while Jassiel didn't quite make the cut, it was nevertheless given to more than double …

First group of 7 fosters using a Sesame Street theme: Boys - Bert and Ernie Girls: Julia, Abby Cadabby, Zoe, Clementine, and The Countess Mama with three female babies: Mom became …

Scorpio baby names are strong and magnetic, as are Scorpios themselves. Scorpio names can be drawn from a variety of sources that include the properties of this zodiac sign for …

Unique baby names are literally one-of-a-kind, but unique names may also mean names that are unusual and rare, with individual flair. Unique names for babies can be …

February names are all about love! They may be names that mean love or be related to romantic symbols or deities. Besides Valentine’s Day, names for February babies have …

Just when it seemed that the stormy seas of extreme celebrity baby names were calming down (you can see our comments on this at Celebrity Babies Blog), a new crop …

By Kara Cavazos, The Art of Naming Let’s take another look at the past! The year 1950 was smack dab in the middle of the century. Babies born that …

By Sophie Kihm This month has seen some high profile pregnancy announcements. The Baldwins, Olivers, and Reynolds? How did we get so lucky? There’s no doubt that these babies …

Kross is one of the new generation of Christian word names with a twist, and joins the ranks of Chozen, Kruz, Zyon, Kannon, and Tru as options for boys. Given …

A modern creation, blending unisex Blake with that popular suffix, -lynn, Blakelyn was given to more than 100 girls in a recent year. Sister spelling Blakelynn however, was slightly preferred …

We've got Saint, we've got King, we've got Prince Duke Bishop Deacon and Messiah. So why not Sir? While some might find it slightly pretentious, at least …

Like Harbor, one of the new generation of word names with appealing meanings, though (female) memoirist Haven Kimmel has tipped it decidedly toward the girls' side. There are now more …

Finley is an attractive surname-name given to near-equal numbers of baby girls and boys in the US last year -- close to 1200 of each. Finlee was used for …

Fabiola was the romantically elaborate name of a saint who organized the first hospice. Neither Fabiola nor Fabia appear on the most recent US extended list of names given to …

Aya, barely more than a breath, is an international favorite, with origins in several languages and cultures. Popular throughout Europe, it ranks in the US Top 1000 and was chosen …

A modern creation that rose up the charts in 2024, Nazai's newfound popularity is likely inspired by its soundalikes, Zakai, Azai, and Azariah. Given to just 5 boys in …

While vintage Goldie and floral Marigold are rising stars, succinct and wordy Gold is a far rarer choice, but akin to the likes of Onyx, Pearl, Sapphire, and Jade. Given …

January baby names might mark the beginning of a new year with meanings related to newness or freshness, including Nova, derived from the Latin word for "new," and Dawn. Names …