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… it a somewhat tough sell off the islands, though Cravalho's stunning performance of "How Far I'll Go" at the 2017 Oscars is almost winning enough to overcome that.

… freedom, and natural force. The name gained some recognition through Frédéric Mistral, a Nobel Prize-winning Provençal poet who championed Occitan literature. As a given name, Mistral remains uncommon but …

… recent year (along with 27 boys), making it one of those rare Irish names that are both accessible and distinctive, classic and cool. Clancy is a winner for either gender.

… deep into the most esoteric craft and technical categories? Of course not! So here goes—winners and nominees and a couple of presenters, including some international input and nickname names …

… the early twentieth century, and she last ranked in the Top 1000 in 1960. Eula Beal was an American opera singer, and Eula Biss is an award-winning American writer.

… in the US. Also spelled Saffy, the name has appeared in the title of award-winning children's novel, Saffy's Angel and in British sitcom, Absolutely Fabulous, though in …

… annals of Oscar history to come up with some great lists of award-worthy female winners’ and characters’ names. Ava, Audrey, Natalie, Grace, Olivia.  Is it my daughter’s kindergarten …

… Let’s look to past Novembers for notable November baby name inspiration. Madeleine Newbery Medal-winning writer Madeleine L’Engle was born on November 29, 1918. L’Engle incorporated her …

… Sula making this a Biblical, literary, and moon-related name. That could make Shadrack a winning name in theory, though both Shadrack and Shadrach have only ever been used quietly …

… essence. The name carries connotations of achievement and victory, as crowns were traditionally awarded to winners and those worthy of honor. Stephanine remains relatively uncommon, giving it a unique quality …

… boys' names ending in 'an'--Finian, which can also be spelled Finnian, seems like a sure-fire winner. One of several early St. Finnians was a noted teacher and scholar.

… Magnolias and on TV in Parenthood and Everybody Hates Chris. High-profile Drews include Superbowl-winning Brees, comedian Carey, and singer-songwriter Lachey. Drew Barrymore brought it over to the …

… state of hypnotic forgetfulness. Lotus Flower is a Chinese character in the 1931 Pulitzer Prize-winning Pearl S. Buck novel, The Good Earth. Lotus is gaining in popularity with over …

… and in the U.S. Top 1000 through the 1890's. One admirable surname association is with Rita Dove, the Pulitzer Prize winning poet and former United States Poet Laureate.

… star of Homeland and now Billions, Damian Marley, youngest son of Bob Marley, is a Grammy-winning reggae artist in his own right. The French spelling Damien is another option.

… Victor, Victorianus, Victorien, and similar, ultimately from the Latin word for a conqueror or a winner. While other names from the series (and subsequent adaptation Game of Thrones) such as …

… patronymic naming traditions keep heritage names relevant. Notable bearers include Halldór Laxness, the Nobel Prize-winning Icelandic author. Outside of Iceland, the name is relatively uncommon but recognized within Scandinavian …

… of Maren or Mairead, pronounced MEHR (like the word for a female horse). Actress Mare Winningham is a notable bearer, while the name may have been made more familiar thanks …

… to spiritual names with peaceful meanings and deep connections. Bodhi is by far the biggest winner in this category in recent years – chosen by celebrities from Megan Fox to Mark …

… number 2, the Kathryn form is well-used if not exactly modern-feeling. Two recent Kathryns of note: Academy Award-winning film director Kathryn Bigelow and bestselling novelist Kathryn Stockett.

… a Pyrrhic victory, that is, one that is achieved by too greater loss to the winner for it really to be considered successful. Still, with its cool, blazing meaning and …

… predictions for Offset and Cardi B baby names below, but first, check out the contest winners and celebrity baby name reveals from the past month: Emma Stone and Dave McCary …

… riots and with the rise of brother name Atticus, that well could change. Attica Locke is a prize-winning American novelist. Attica is the region of Greece that includes Athens.

… lot of attention was focused on it via the women's figure skating gold medal winner at the Sochi winter olympics--Adelina Sotnikova. While Adeline is usually pronounced in the …

… 90s. Now, while Gregory may have morphed into an Upstanding Dad Name, it carries the winning combination of deep roots and a modern feel that still deserves consideration. In addition …

Somewhat old fashioned baby names that sound beautiful and classy but won't get your child teased at school.

… sacrificing hero of Dickens's A Tale of Two Cities, Sidney Carton, and with Oscar-winning actor Sidney Poitier. In the US, Sidney was most popular in the 19-teens …

… bearers, particularly Brazilian football legend Carlos Alberto Torres who captained Brazil's 1970 World Cup-winning team. The name remains especially popular in Brazil, Portugal, and across Latin America, where …

By Nancy Man, Nancy‘s Baby Names Actors, musicians, athletes and politicians are particularly influential when it comes to U.S. baby names, but they aren’t the only public …

An anagram of Mama, in tune with its Tamil meaning. Amma is also a Ghanaian name. The Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast frequently name their children after …

Names for November babies might relate to the number nine, which is drawn from the name of the month itself. November comes from the Latin word “novem” meaning nine, as …

Nael - or Naël as it is often spelled - originated as a French diminutive of names ending in -nael, though in recent years, it has risen up the charts as a …

Ubbe or Ubba was a 9th-century Viking and one of the commanders of the Great Heathen Army that invaded Anglo-Saxon England in the 9th century. It ultimately has …

In the new year, many of us resolve to clean up our diets and shape up our bodies. To help keep you motivated or get you inspired, here are some …

What do you do when you’ve created a baby name pattern, and now none of the names you love fits? Does your next baby break the mold, or does …

Tituss Burgess has become the breakout star of Netflix's The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt in his role as Titus Andromedon. He was nominated for a Supporting Actor Emmy for each …

by Linda Rosenkrantz The awards season has begun, the Golden Globes and SAG nominations have been announced and, following a Nameberry tradition, we’d like to present our own awards …

Some pretty girl names–and a couple of attractive boys’ too–are highlighted by Appellation Mountain‘s Abby Sandel for this week’s The Nameberry 9. It was a good …

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 …

We are honored to have as today’s guest bloggers Don and Alleen Nilsen, recent co-chairmen of the prestigious American Name Society, writing about the clever use of literary …

If you’re hoping your child will achieve great things, you could give them a name that sets them on the right path. Names that mean fame and fortune are …

The Question of the Week: Has a favorite name of yours ever been–or tried to be– vetoed by your partner? How did you handle it?  Did you try to …

Davis is a fresh way to say David. Some sources define it as "son of David," but we see it as a surname spin on the original. While David is …

By Holly Lebowitz Rossi of Parents **News Now** Did you know that the Grammy Awards has a category called “Best Children’s Album”?  And that not one of the five …

The boys' name Elon is best known today as the name of Elon Musk, eccentric billionaire founder of Tesla and SpaceX. With Canadian singer Grimes, Elon Musk has a son …

Winn is a concise masculine name with English roots, functioning as both a standalone name and a shortened form of names like Winston, Winslow, or Edwin. Derived from Old English …

Milo is most commonly considered to be Germanic name derived from the Latin word miles, meaning "soldier." However, there is evidence to suggest it also may have independently spawned from …

Winn is a concise feminine name with multiple origin possibilities. It can be a shortened form of Winifred, a Welsh name meaning "blessed peace," or Edwina, meaning "wealthy friend." It …

Viola has plenty of positive elements going for it: the rhythm of the musical instrument, the association with the flower, the trending 'Vi' beginning and its leading role in Shakespeare …

A bold name with a cutesy meaning, Veslemøy was coined by writer Norwegian writer Arne Garborg for the central character in his 1895 poem Haugtussa ("The Mountain Maid") which was …