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Names I like so I can use them later for characters and stories and things like that.

I like writing stories and sometimes just inventing characters. These are some of my favourite character name ideas. Most are pretty unheard of, or at least uncommon where I'm …

For those indecisive parents that are having problems deciding on a name for their new progeny, fear not, the legendary Eleni Aristede has come to your rescue as always. This …

Both popular and unusual nature names that I have come across. Both male and female.

This is a list of names that caught my eye. Some are unique and unusual, while others are classic and historical.

X = probably out, as mom and dad pronounce differently (American vs British). ♥ = top favorites. Middle name Rose. Last name Norman.

Because I wanted to make a list. Why do I suddenly need more description it was fine before sheesh

Dogs need unisex names too. Gender-neutral names for dogs are the newest, edgiest way to go for unisex pets. Many gender-neutral dog names rank on the charts for …

Winter baby names for the child born when the snow is falling and the weather is chill populate this list. Some of these girl names that mean cold and boy …

The fastest-rising names on Nameberry are ones that have seen a significant rise in views over the last year. They're not necessarily the most-viewed names on the …

The best nature names for baby boys are drawn from a range of natural elements, from the sky to the sea, trees to animals. Nature names are such a fascinating …

Western names, cool names for cowboys and cowgirls, make great names for dogs and puppies too. Many of the top dog names, such as Molly and Tucker, have the sassy …

Unisex names for girls are an ever-widening pool., with more and more names jumping back and forth across gender lines and new gender neutral names minted all the time …

Unisex names for boys encompass those that originated as boy names but now are used for both genders along with unisex names from new sources like word names and nature …

Saint names for boys are of interest to parents looking for inspirational names with spiritual or religious meaning. Saints' names also are important if you're looking for confirmation names …

Christmas names can be drawn from many sources, from names that mean Christmas to figures associated with the magical holiday to symbols of Christmas and winter. The top Christmas baby …

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 …

Names in the Nameberry Top 1000 not in the US Top 1000

Boy names in the Nameberry Top 1000 outside the US Top 1000

Catholic baby names have loosened up considerably over the last few decades. At one time, babies were required to have a saints' name for a Catholic baptism, but that is …

Nature names for girls are an ever larger and more diverse category. Included under nature names are flower names, botanical names, water and earth names, animal names and names that …

Saint names are vast and varied, ranging from the obscure and antiquated -- Bonaventure, Athanasius -- to the traditional and familiar -- Clare, John -- to the hmmmmm, I might actually like to use …

What are America's next top baby names, the future favorites that nobody is using today? A few generations ago, in 1980, names like Luna and Luca, Kennedy and Maverick …

Name tattoos have been around for ages, but celebrity baby name tattoos take the practice to the next dimension. Some celebrity baby name tattoos appear in unexpected places, such as …

Christmas names range from the literal – like Natalie and Noel, which both mean “Christmas” – to symbolic choices like Piper, Cassia, Felix and Shepherd. Christmas is a magical time to welcome …

Baby name influencers don't set out to start name trends, but ultimately, their names go viral. When it comes to influential names, there’s a formula for success. Whether …

Girl names that start with H tend to fall on the extreme ends of the spectrum — very vintage or ultra-modern. At least, the most popular ones do. Harper, the …

If you’ve been following along on Instagram, you’ve already seen my suggestions for Halsey’s baby name (make that suggestion, singular). I’m loving your picks as well …

**By Kelli Brady at NameFreak!** Words have always been chosen as names for children. Some are virtues, some are occupations, some are pretty flowers or colors, and some are …

By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain Friends of mine are expecting baby #3.  After two nicely-named daughters, the dad told me, “If it’s a boy, we’re pretty set …

Astrology names are inspired by the stars and planets, the four elements, and the symbols and characteristics connected to the zodiac signs. Coinciding with the recent cultural obsession with astrology …

The top baby names 2020 feature a host of names that went virtually unused a generation ago. These include newly-minted names, rediscovered antiques, plus names imported from around the …

Designer and illustrator Benjamin Seidler and his husband, Coach creative director Stuart Vevers, welcomed twins named Sylvie Vivienne and River Charles in June. The mission for this creative couple: to …

Baby names 2019 will include lots of names from new sources around the world and in nature, trends reflecting spirituality and nonbinary ideals, an F and a U and a …

Spanish boy names are more popular in the US than ever before, with Spanish names for boys used both in the Latin American and Hispanic communities and crossing over to …

French boy names include some classics that have become widely popular, most notably Charles, Louis, and Dennis. Along with Charles and Louis, the French boys' ranking in the US Top …

French names include many classic names that have ranked highly in the US for its entire history. These classic names with French origins include Anne and Louis, Charlotte and Charles …

Boy names ending in O offer many intriguing options, from such top names as Theo to unique O-ending names from Kylo to Zino. Mateo is the most popular boy …

Four-syllable boy names provide the perfect balance for a short surname and may impart an elaborate style on your son's name. Boy names with four syllables include a …

Eight letter boy names are led by two perennially popular classics, Benjamin and Theodore. Both of those eight letter names have a lot of style value right now. Along with …

Baby boy names that end with the letter E are an exciting and plentiful group. Theodore is the most popular boy name ending with E in the US right now …

Spanish names have become widely popular in the US. Along with the highly-ranked Isabella, Spanish baby names in the US Top 300 for girls include Ana, Angelina, Elena, Gabriela …

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 …