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a collection of pretty girls names that are taken from broadway/west end characters ! from popular like Eliza in Hamilton, to slightly more obscure like Ilona in She Loves Me.

A list of baby names made from looking at various souvenir racks in a couple gift shops that include various pre-selected names that can be bought there (some online …

Four-syllable girl names often sound feminine or even frilly. Girl names with four syllables work best with shorter surnames, of one or two syllables. The top four syllable girl …

These names were pulled from the ranks of the British nobility and have been used throughout generations of the nobility

Comprehensive list of the names used (or possibly used) by Kings, Queens and their children since William the Conqueror. Names listed include the original names of spouses whose names were …

Names that reference Catholic saints, meanings, virtues, apparition sites, Marian, or other nods to Catholicism including trendy, traditional, and unique choices.

A long list of names for me to use for characters in anything I wanna create.

A list of the most popular names for girls in the United Kingdom. This list is based off of the Forebears list.

A long list of baby girl names ending in -lyn. If you prefer -lynn to -lyn, feel free to add an extra N to any of these.

A list of the most common names for girls in Germany according to Forebears' list.

These are my favorite girl names,Maybe it could be used to name my fictional characters.

Names that feature in the British science fiction TV series Doctor Who from both the classic run (1963-1989) and the current run (2005-present). This list includes names of …

These names have been in the top 1000 consistently since they entered the top 1000, and debuted no later than 1979. I made the cutoff 1979 hoping to make the …

Names used by Agatha Christie in her famous murder mystery series featuring the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot.

An eclectic list of my favourites. You’ll find quirky / offbeat, clunky-cool, patrician heritage choices, twee vintage / old lady, witchy lit and legend vibes, whimsical nature names and some …

hello! here lies all my favourite names. yes it's mixed up but it doesn't matter. i made this 'cause i'm way too lazy to make a proper …

Names that I found repeated consistently throughout my family history, most all the way back to ancient times in some variation. English, British, Scottish, Irish, Norwegian, German, French, Greek, European …

Where better to find some lovely classic names than in the works of a very prolific vintage writer?

This is a list of actresses first names that have been my favorite over the years. They are from all different kinds of movies and shows.

A list of the names of the children of United States Presidents from Washington to Trump. Includes nicknames.

All first and middle names of descendants of Queen Victoria and their spouses (from what is available to find on Wikipedia)

Just a few names I would love to use if blessed with children in the future.

given and surnames from my f a m i l y t r e e

Medieval names are often thought of as clunky, consonant heavy choices, such as Ermentrude and Ulrich. While these names were well-used throughout the Middle Ages, the most popular medieval …

Mexican baby names are typically Spanish names along with names from indigenous Mexican cultures and languages, such as Nahuatl, known historically as Aztec or Mayan, and Zapotec. Along with Luna …

The royal names on this list are those used by royal families in recent years. Along with the traditional George, Charlotte, and Louis, other royal names making news range from …

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 …

German baby names on this list are those that have their roots in German and Germanic languages, which is not necessarily the same as names popular in modern Germany. On …

A few years ago, I spent much of the winter devouring a book called A Dictionary of English Surnames, by Reaney and Wilson, which presents family names used and recorded …

Parents in the Southeastern United States are naming their babies with a unique blend of tradition and innovative modern style. We analyzed the most popular names by state to find …

Hawaiian names are currently experiencing unprecedented levels of popularity, even far beyond the Hawaiian islands. From traditional Hawaiian names like Leilani and Kai to new innovations based on Hawaiian sounds …

Britain and America: two countries sharing, yet divided by, a common language. As both a Brit and a name lover, the release of the US statistics is always fascinating for …

Sibling names add a whole layer of complexity to naming a baby. Naming your first child may have been challenge enough — finding names that you like, agreeing on a single …

By Linda Rosenkrantz Ah, my favorite time of the month, when we get to see all the wonderful names chosen by Berries IRL. And this past April was certainly no …

The Nameberry database is ever expanding with fresh finds and future favorites added to the collection every week. As we reach the end of 2024, it’s time to look …

By Kelli Brady, The Name Freak! Now that the 2014 SSA list has been released, I can present the “real” Top 50 to you! By combining the different spellings of …

By Linda Rosenkrantz Some particularly delicious November baby names used by our Berries last month—the doubly golden Aurelia Marigold, a Juniper and a Juno, an Atlas and an Axel …

By Linda Rosenkrantz July was a really rich month for berrybaby name choices, with boys name Hawthorne and Wren and two girls with the middle name of Marigold. Other particularly …

Sammi, a marketing manager, and Danny, a guidance counselor, live in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn with their daughter Aria Sloane. Their little girl was long-awaited, but her name was decided …

Older variant of Ethelred

Aether, who might be equated with the word ether, is a primeval Greek god who is light itself. He embodies the brightness between the dome of heaven and the air …

Also spelt Aethelred, this was the name of two Saxon kings of England. The most famous is Ethelred II "The Unready", who actually reigned as King twice: from 978-1013 …

The name of the mother of Aethelred the Unready was once common among the Anglo-Saxon nobility, and was briefly revived during the 19th century, only to be lost once …

A pared-down version of the Anglo-Saxon names Æthelgar and Ælfgar. It's very rarely used, but might appeal for the connection to English classical composer Edward Elgar, or …

Aeldred is an Old English masculine name with Anglo-Saxon roots. It derives from the elements 'aethel' meaning noble or honorable and 'ræd' meaning counsel or wisdom. Historically, it was …

Audrye is a feminine given name that represents a variant spelling of Audrey. Derived from the Anglo-Saxon name Æðelþryð (Aethelthryth), which means "noble strength," the name has ancient English …

Audria is a feminine name with ancient roots, serving as a variant of Audrey. It derives from the Anglo-Saxon name Æðelþryð (Aethelthryth), meaning 'noble strength.' The name underwent various …