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… that have led to some well-established names. GIRLS Annabel – She first appears in medieval Scotland.  Amabel, Mabel, and other names based on Amabilis – an early saint’s name from …

… and Quinn (tie) Best Girls’ Name Chosen by a Celebrity 1. Indiana Rose 2. Penelope Scotland 3. Adeline and Maple Sylvie (tie) Best Boys’ Name Chosen by a Celebrity 1 …

… forgotten since then — at least in the States. It’s a Top 100 name in Scotland, England and Wales. A famous modern wearer is Bonnie Wright, who played Ginny Weasley …

… or ‘red-headed ruler’, this friendly and energetic name, long popular in both Ireland and Scotland, is having its moment in the US—recently taking off for girls, thanks in …

… Arturo Eduardo Gerardo Japan Hiroshi Kenichi Makoto Tetsuya Tsuyoshi Norway Bjørn Frode Jan Lars Rune Scotland Alan Craig Mark Paul Scott What are the most popular Dad Names in your …

Names I liked when I was 15 years old. Names I liked when I was 15 years old.

… starting with Drew Barrymore Freya–Norse goddess name even more popular in Ireland, England and Scotland, where it’s #13 Gwen—Vintage short form up 213 places, with credit to …

… endings (Ethan, Mason, Jenson, Logan, Reuben). I know there is a difference between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, but is there really much of a name difference? Aren‘t …

… an unexpected twist to a mainstream first name, as in the case of starbabies Penelope Scotland and Jonathan Rosebanks. It can help to tone down the frilliness or machismo of …

… in the US, it is easy to imagine their daughter’s name catching on, too. Scotland – But what about the littlest Kardashian’s middle name? Just like Mason Dash is …

… bearer to keep in mind being Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris is wildly popular in Scotland, where it is also a geographical name, belonging to one of the largest of …

Tilda and Tilly. Many would see these names and think they are only nicknames for Matilda, but both make for adorable names in their own right. Whether you are debating …

Kate and William shocked the world when they announced that they'd named their third child Louis, or Prince Louis Arthur Charles, to be more precise. But we've been …

by Linda Rosenkrantz Y is one of the loneliest letters in babyname land.  I mean when’s the last time you heard someone say they were looking for a name …

Late September is a time of peace: The United Nations observes the International Day of Peace each September 21, followed by the International Day of Radiant Peace the next day …

Names that are slightly out there or all the way out. From Bristol to Velvet and everything in-between.

A list of names for baby girls inspired by countries, cities, towns, and neighborhoods around the world.

The category of boy names starting with C is one of the most bountiful and captivating in the alphabet.  There’s truly something for everyone, from classics to notable namesakes …

As elegant and refined as it is sweet and energized., Penelope has been well and truly revived in the 21st-century. Off the Top 1000 for 25 years, Penelope jumped …

What could be a greater gift to bestow on your daughter than a name with a heroic namesake, someone with an inspiring story to add a layer of pride to …

By Denise K. Potter, Nameberry New Jersey gets no respect. We’ve been laughed at, lied to, hell—we’ve even endured some pretty serious storms. But hey, you have …

By Denise Potter The third month of the year holds more than the promise of spring. The thirty-one days of March encompass a little bit of everything—from the …

Baby name trends 2025 are influenced by social media, fast fashion, and a global sensibility that extends beyond our own world. Today’s trendiest names value safe harbors, the natural …

Last week we looked at Irish baby names. This week, we turn our attention to Scottish baby names. The new Scottish baby name statistics for 2016 were just released, making …

For the past couple of years, Charlotte has been at or near the top of the list of Berry favorites, and it’s not hard to see why.  It’s …

Name nerds, enthusiasts, lovers, researchers: whatever you call yourself, you are so welcome here. But maybe you're looking for something beyond Nameberry? Shock! Horror! Only kidding. We don't …

By Abby Sandel Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds waited months before sharing their daughter’s name – again! The family of four recently made their first public appearance, to celebrate dad …

During his long career, rock icon David Bowie was the master of reinvention, constantly changing image and donning guises, until it has become a cliche to describe him as chameleon …

By K. W. Colyard With a spot atop Amazon’s bestseller list and Hulu’s faithful adaptation of the novel recently hitting the small screen, Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel …

Some Shakespearean names scream out their heritage–think Hamlet, Macbeth, Desdemona, Ophelia, Iago, Romeo–while others carry a more subtle reference to their ties to the Bard. We’re looking …

There’s a certain magic, romance and power in ancient mythological names, with their ascribed virtues (and vices), their deep history and fascinating stories, their familiar yet otherworldly resonance– and …

Yesterday we took a look at the long-delayed UK Office for National Statistics’ list of most popular girls’ names in England and Wales for 2008–and now it’s …

By Linda Rosenkrantz There was a time when the top baby name lists of different countries reflected their own distinctive native cultures. When John and Mary headed those of most …

Let’s say you come from a family that has an abundance of male members named John—unsurprising for a name that for four centuries ruled as the Number 1 …

By Kelly P. McDonald Now that the month of December has arrived, preparations for the holidays are in full swing. Yet many Nameberry enthusiasts are planning for a lot more …

Tailored girl names that are also feminine are the order of the day. He says Mary. She says Halston. Where’s the middle ground between those two extremes? The Name …

By Linda Rosenkrantz Ah, my favorite time of the month, when I get to put together the menu of newborn babyberries and to savor all the delicious entries and combinations …

Archie! If that name for the newborn son of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made the bookies’ odds at all, it was down there with Boris and Keith and …

Nameberry’s list of top baby names 2019 is in for the first quarter of the year, with two surprising new names taking the lead.   Posie, a charming vintage floral …

Queen Elizabeth II, who died one year ago today, was a monarch for the ages. In honor of her extraordinary life and reign, here's a deeper look at her …

By Linda Rosenkrantz When you think of all the wonderful words that start with the syllable _am—_amiable, amorous, amity, amazing, amusing, ambitious—you can see that giving a child …

One syllable boy names can be the perfect — or maybe the only — option if you need to balance a multi-syllabic surname or need a short connective middle name between …

By Kara Cavazos, The Art Of Naming Marvel Studios’s new movie Avengers: Age of Ultron is now in theaters! As a fan of these superhero movies, I thought we …

By Emily Cardoza Though summer vacation has just about ended, visions of white sand beaches and gentle waves endure – even if only as screensavers. Why not continue the summer holidays …

By K. M. Sheard, of NookofNames There’s an old method of naming first recorded in use in the Old Testament. It’s called homophony, and basically is the …

by Angela Mastrodonato, Upswing Baby Names Determining what makes a name contemporary vs. what makes a name established can be tough. For example, if a name was first used by …

Let’s find some more offbeat boy names for Ralphie‘s new brother! Sara writes: Oh, Name Sage, please help! Two years ago, we named our first son Ralph. We …

So many Americans have Irish ancestry, yet relatively few have embraced authentic Irish names. I’m not talking about Caoimhe or Eithne necessarily, but using names with Irish origins can …

One of Paul Simon‘s biggest hits was a song titled “You Can Call Me Al.”  But, really, who calls anyone Al anymore? Once upon a time, a century ago …

The figures for the most popular names in the UK in 2011 have just been released by the Office for National Statistics, containing plenty of surprises and interesting tidbits.  For …