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… once were. Based on frequency of use, today’s Top Ten Abigail was 1985’s Rebecca or Erin – around Number 25. In 1965, the equivalent would be Kathleen, at Number …

This List provides names used for television characters along with the show the name came from.

I don't want to offend anyone, these are just names I don't like. I'm sure others think they're lovely.

… Jimmy, Journey (m), and Joshua (Jaime Luis “Taboo” Gomez and Jaymie Dizon) Julia, sister of Rebeca and Claudia (Álex de la Iglesia and Carolina Bang) Junayra, sister of Oubayd (m …

Some of the names included are word names that weren't necessarily used as a person's name in the song lyrics/title, but can be used as a name …

… the German name Wilhelmina (“resolute protection”). RAISA, RAISEL, ROIZA — “rose.” RIFKA, RIVA, RIVKA —  forms of Rebecca, wife of Isaac in the Bible. SHPRINTZA, SHPRINTZE — “ origin uncertain. This name may have …

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 …

… Strangers on a Train, Shanghai GestureHardy – The Dark CornerKasper – The Maltese FalconLash – The Big SleepMaxim – RebeccaMiles – The Maltese FalconMonte – Mildred PierceNoll – I Walk AlonePike – Shadow on the WallRanney – Cause for …

Girl names meaning God are less plentiful than boy names with God-related meanings. There are hundreds of names that mean God, many of them originating in ancient religious and …

… include Catherine (from Catherine, Called Birdy), Ella (from Ella Enchanted), Olivia (from the Olivia series), Rebecca (from Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm), and Sarah (from Sarah, Plain and Tall). These names …

… Mary, Michael N: Nancy, Norman O: Olivia*, Oscar* P: Patricia, Paul Q: Queen*, Quentin* R: Rebecca, Robert S: Susan, Steven T: Teresa, Thomas U: Ursula*, Ulysses* V: Vicki, Vincent W …

As Passover approaches, a look at some of the names found in Jewish culture. Yiddish names have a rich history, rooted in an older generation of Jewish people belonging to …

This week’s news includes baby naming tips from Star Wars, creative honor names, and masses of multiple births. Star Wars naming advice How much do you love Star Wars …

Doll names are time capsules of trends and popularity during different eras. Of course, the manufacturers tried to pick names that they thought would be especially appealing and attractive to …

Those of us in the 30/40-something crowd can name at least 3 girls we knew with each of these names growing up.

By CaraMichelle Several high-profile, A-list celebabes arrived on the scene this month, including Jonathan Rhys Meyers’s son Wolf, Saffron Burrows‘s Daisy Alice Winnie, Molly Sims‘s …

Samuel has been in the US Top 100 since records began in the 1880s and recent years have seen it place in the Top 20 – and for good reason. It …

When we finally finished researching and writing our encyclopedic name book, the day came when we had to decide what to call it. (The working title of Big Baby Name …

Mom names are the names that were popular when today's mothers were growing up in the 1980s and 1990s. Many mom names are losing their popularity as baby names …

A list of my favorite names for girls. Some are timeless classics, others are a little more unusual.

American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is one of the best-selling music artists of all time and is known for her impact on popular culture — and that extends to baby …

A few of my favorites, including my daughters names' and some that have been on our lists from research. Some common, most of these are still usable.

By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain Berries, we are ending the year with a bang! After a few weeks of relative quiet in the celebrity baby name sphere, birth announcements were …

By Meagan Burke Alfred Hitchcock, often referred to as the “Master of Suspense,” worked with forty-seven lead actresses in his five decades of filmmaking, many of them evidence of …

This is a list of names for my book idea set in the 1880s. This probably doesn't make sense to anyone else but me.

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 …

Nowadays, Emily has fallen out of fashion in favor of Emma, but it remains one of the top names. Here are some lovely alternatives.

For the Nameberry 9 this week, Appellation Mountain‘s Abby Sandel walks us  through the flower-name garden and shares some celebrity news. Earlier this week, Nameberry explored the unexpected …

Names from the 1980s sitcom "Mama's Family", which featured a fairly interesting array of names, probably due to its setting in the Southeastern US.

Celebrities have the power to turn unusual or outmoded baby names into contemporary hits. Many of the baby names in the Top 100 have Hollywood roots, from Ava to Violet …

I'm a massive fan of golden age Hollywood films, so I've made a list of names inspired by the actors or characters of that time. There are many …

Classic and elegant, Katherine has been worn by queens and saints, movie stars and politicians. Here are some alternatives!

I adore these names for a little girl. I love uniqueness too. I'm obsessed with names lol. :)

Names from author and director Stephen Chbosky's best-selling novel and film "Perks of Being a Wallflower".

By Meagan Burke November baby names go with the sweater weather and scarf season that marks the last month of fall. November gets its name from the Latin word “novem …

By Clare Bristow This week’s baby name news includes more celebrity twins (no, not Beyoncé’s yet), nicknames and word names, and a Harry Potter name no one’s …

This is a list of usable female names pulled from Olivia Bottega's wedding dress design titles.

Habitational surnames originated to denote the place where a person lived. Habitational surnames might be broad, like Blair, which means "dweller on the plain", or Logan, meaning "small hollow". In …

Some of the names of characters in books by children's/young adult fiction writer Jacqueline Wilson.

By CaraMichelle There was an exceptionally long list of new starbabies born in July, and here is CaraMichelle’s comprehensive rundown. Among the highest profile arrivals were Charlize Theron‘s …

In her never-ending search for interesting names, Appellation Mountain‘s Abby Sandel tuned into the Country Music Awards  and reports here on what she uncovered. If you ask me …

Here is a non-exhaustive list of names found in books by L.M. Montgomery (most famous as the author of Anne of Green Gables). It's obvious that she …

'Classic' names for the latter half of the 20th century and beyond! (Will continue adding names)

By Clare Green We’ll soon be celebrating  US Dictionary Day. This unofficial holiday falls on the October 16th birthday of the Founding Father of American English, Noah Webster – this …

The most common names for girls are different from popular names as they denote names most common among the entire female population over the past century. Mary claims the top …

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 …

In our never-ending search for enlightenment on the names of various cultures, we turn today to guest blogger Norah Burch of namenerds.com to throw some light on some …

Names that work for boys and girl, often called unisex names or gender-neutral names, are stylish as ever today, in a time when avoiding heavily gendered names has become …

A list of names of characters and actors from the show Once Upon A Time