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By Clare Bristow This week’s news includes the names Strummer, Sofia, Sunday… and Santa! Before we dive in, have you seen our top names of 2017? These are the …

By Clare Green This week’s news includes a girl junior, a boy named after a comic-book villain, and international names from France, Denmark and beyond. Nefarious Negan Lots …

By Clare Green This week’s news includes the latest Bieber baby, unusual sources of inspiration, and the power of passing names down the generations. Super sibling patterns In the …

By Clare Green This week’s news includes boys with gemstone names, girls named after a car, sweet British nicknames, and lot of men named Paul. Gendered jewel names What …

By Clare Green This week’s news includes name announcements from YouTubers, popular names in Canada and Scotland, and debate over a Christmassy name. Stylish starbaby names: Flynn and Frey …

By Clare Green This week’s news includes a huge stockingful of Christmas babies, hot new data from Canada and Australia, and the best names for hockey sticks. Christmas babies …

By Clare Green This week’s news includes dramatic word names, on-trend starbaby arrivals, and new popularity lists from the US, Canada and beyond. Wild new year names We …

… included Nimrod, Fenris and Spyridon. …and so are these announcements from France. January’s arrivals include girls Laurine and Manon, and boys Sacha and Stanislas. US baby names: what’s …

By Clare Bristow This week’s news includes names from this year’s biggest movies, inspiration from cities, soccer players and mythical heroes, and the perennial question: when to reveal …

By Clare Bristow This week’s news includes gender-neutral names for boys, lots of creative nicknames, and inspiration from revolutionaries, Norse myth, and the internet. Unisex names for boys …

The names in the news this week include word names, bird names, and the top names in two European countries. A girl called Eclipse Did you watch the solar eclipse …

Khloee is a contemporary variation of the name Chloe, featuring a distinctive spelling that incorporates both the 'Kh' beginning and double 'e' ending. With Greek origins, the name carries the …

Transferred from the geographical name, Jerusalem is a sacred city in many religious traditions, including Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It is given to around a dozen babies of each sex …

Transferred from the geographical name, Jerusalem is a sacred city in many religious traditions, including Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It is given to around a dozen babies of each sex …

Emmerson is a name of English origin that has transitioned from primarily masculine to increasingly feminine usage, though it remains used for both genders. Derived from the Germanic name Emery …

King Tafari was the last king of Ethiopia. He is worshipped today as an incarnation of God by Rastafarians.

A short form of Old Germanic names starting with the element fulc "people". Variants include Fulk, Fulke and Folke.

Several spelling variations of this name feel stylish for either a boy or girl, including Marlo, Marlow, and Marlowe. This spelling in particular feels in line with trending Arlo and …

River is rising as a new favorite name, and names of rivers are also increasingly used for our child. The Seine winds through the city of Paris, with dozens of …

Faigel is a secret nature name deriving from the Yiddish word for "bird". Variants include Faiga and Faige.

This botanical name is not as attractive as several other versions of the tree including Birch and Berkeley.

The craze for surname names is now moving beyond the English and Irish to include worldly Spanish names for boys like this historic one currently in the Top 1000.

Presidential name that makes a fresh substitute for MacKenzie or McKenna. Possible spelling variations include MacKinley, MacKinlee, Makinleigh ad almost infinitum. McKinley is one of the Scottish names for girls …

Zaydan is a modern masculine name with Arabic origins, derived from 'zāda' meaning 'to increase' or 'to grow'. The name carries connotations of progress, abundance, and prosperity. While traditional in …

Yes, nature lovers are starting to name their children after all forms of life, including fish, but consider carefully before you cast your line into these tease-infested waters.

Treyvor is a modern masculine name variation of Trevor, featuring a distinctive spelling that incorporates elements of the name Trey. The traditional name Trevor originated as a Welsh surname meaning …

This distinguished surname belonged to one of Ireland's great princely families. Its many variations include Rourke (as in actor Mickey), and O'Rourke. The family surname is thought to …

Reiley is a gender-neutral name of Irish and Gaelic origin that has become increasingly popular as a masculine name. It's a modern spelling variation of Riley, which derived …

A number of stylish Indian names are making their way to the US mainstream, including wise Rishi. In Hindu mythology, the Rishis are sages and seers; in modern times, Rishi …

Has the offbeat quality and macho feel -- like Stone and Flint -- that appeals to increasing numbers of modern parents.

Prinze is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of 'Prince,' incorporating a stylistic 'z' in place of the more common 'c.' While uncommon as a first …

Montelle is a masculine name that may have French linguistic influences. It appears to incorporate the French prefix 'Mont-' meaning 'mountain,' found in surnames and place names like Montague and …

One of the many, many, many variations of this name very popular with parents, including actor Kevin Sorbo.

Valentijne is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Valentine, incorporating Dutch or Flemish orthographic influences with the 'ij' combination that's characteristic of those languages …

Sundeep is a name with Indian origins, traditionally used as a masculine name but increasingly adopted as a feminine choice. It derives from Sanskrit elements meaning "beautiful sun" or "handsome …

Shamar is a name with Arabic and Hebrew origins, traditionally used for boys but increasingly given to girls. As a feminine name, Shamar carries the beautiful meaning of 'guardian' or …

Inka is a feminine name with rich multicultural origins. Most prominently, it references the Inca civilization of South America, lending the name historical and cultural significance. In Finnish and other …

Pépélope is a feminine name that appears to be a stylized variation of Penelope, incorporating French-inspired accent marks. Penelope originates from Greek mythology, where she was the faithful wife …

A striking form of international favourite Maria, the meaning of which is uncertain. Theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew …

Sometimes used a Dutch diminutive of Marie, the meaning of which is uncertain. Theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew …

Kaylah is a feminine variant of the name Kayla, which originated from several sources including the Gaelic name 'Caolán' meaning 'slender' or the Yiddish name 'Kaila' meaning 'crown of laurel …

Kathlynne is a feminine name that represents a creative variation of Katherine or Kathleen, incorporating elements of both names with a distinctive spelling. The traditional name Katherine derives from Greek …

Jewella is a feminine name that appears to be an elaborate variation of Jewel, incorporating the popular feminine suffix '-ella.' This ornamental name combines the straightforward meaning of 'precious stone …

Popular ever since it appeared on the 1987 sitcom A Different World. Inventive variations include Geleexa, Ja Leesa, Ja Lisa, Jaleisa, Jalisa, Jaliza, Jilleesa, Jilleisa, Joleesa, Joleisa.

A variety of Ruth-elaborations have appeared in the US stats over the years, including Ruthetta, Ruthie, Ruthanne, and Ruthella, but surprisingly, Ruthette has never been given to more than …

Frederika is one of many feminine variations of the many variations of Frederick, which include Frederica, Friederike, and Frederieke. The name carries an air of nobility and elegance, having been …

Dillin is a name with multiple possible origins, traditionally more common for boys but increasingly used for girls as well. It likely derives from the Irish surname Dillon, meaning 'loyal …

The -leigh suffix seems to be losing its luster; several names in this category, including Kayleigh, Kyleigh and Ryleigh, peaked in popularity a few years back but have since lost …

Averylle is a feminine name that appears to be a modern elaboration of the increasingly popular name Avery. While Avery originated as an English surname derived from Alfred (meaning 'elf …

Roohi is a feminine name of Persian and Arabic origins that carries beautiful meanings including "soul," "spirit," or "breath of life." In some interpretations, it can also represent "spiritual" or …