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by Suzi Catchpole There are so many pretty names; the wallflowers, the shy, prim and delicate ones. I love them and am delighted when people use them, but of late …

By Linda Rosenkrantz After a rash of girls’ names beginning with the ‘Loo’ sound—Lucy and Lucille and Luna and Lulu–we’re suddenly seeing an even bigger bounce for …

Turner is a name that's both preppy and painterly, recalling the exquisite watercolor seascapes of British painter J.M.W. Turner. An occupational name in the Taylor-Carter mold …

St Elwen is venerated in Cornwall and Brittany, and lent his name to several regional place names. It is also found as a surname, especially in Norfolk, England. The ancient …

… weather names like Winter and Snow. Some forward-thinking parents are beginning to warm to the icy simplicity of Frost, placing it among the most fitting names for winter babies.

Landan is a modern masculine name that represents a contemporary spelling variation of London, the iconic British capital. This alternative spelling has gained modest popularity since the 1990s, particularly in …

Years ago we might have said that this name was unthinkable, but with clunky, old-fashioned names being so popular right now — consider Augustus, Stanley, Wilfred, etc — what's to …

Perrie, a soft and playful twist on Perry, gained attention through Perrie Edwards, singer of the British girl group Little Mix. With its sleek -ie ending, Perrie fits right in …

Londun is a feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of London, the famed British capital city. The altered spelling gives this place-name-turned-personal-name a …

Londen is a modern feminine name that represents a creative spelling variation of London, the iconic British capital city. As a place name repurposed for people, it carries urban sophistication …

… can refer to an alcoholic beverage, which might influence some perceptions of the name. The name's informal, bubbly sound makes it feel youthful and spirited, embodying a carefree personality …

There’s been a lot of berry-buzz lately around the names Cora, Flora and Dora, a nostalgic bevy of beauties we might call the Floradora girls. If you’re …

… like Rosemary, Frances, Evelyn and Eric to gender-benders,  oddball spellings, and words refigured as names. Among the strongest trends of the year: more boys’ names borrowed by girls than …

… and Tavira, Kim and Kanye definitely don’t have a monopoly on off-grid place names. Sporty baby names: Houston and Ynwa Now for some names inspired by sporting heroes …

by Sophie Kihm My latest starbaby predictions include some thoughts on middle names. Celebrity baby middle names don’t get as much attention as first names, but they can be …

This week’s news includes bold celebrity baby girl names, rare names from Russia, and names that feel at home all over the world. Bold first names: Gio and Story …

… café and a golf course, a TV sibset like no other, and controversy over honor names. Honor names: yea or nay? Where do you stand on names that honor someone …

Simmy is a playful masculine name that typically functions as a diminutive of Simon, Simeon, or similar names derived from the Hebrew 'Shimon,' meaning 'he has heard.' With its cheerful …

Roddie is a masculine name primarily functioning as a diminutive form of Roderick, Rodney, or other 'Rod' names. Its origins trace back to Germanic elements meaning 'famous power' or 'famous …

The Spanish and Portuguese form of popular Ruby is another addition to the list of attractive gem names for girls, that might sometimes be used by English speaking parents who …

Punch covers three trends in one hit: wild words, short, punchy choices, and rough and ready boy names. Associated with boxing, fighting, and more generally with something that makes an …

Its mellifluous sound makes Leonora--which has a rich history and a tie to the popular Leo names-- a keen possibility for revival. Though it's been hiding below the …

Cade as a feminine name represents an uncommon gender crossover from its more traditional masculine usage. With British origins, Cade derives from an Old English word meaning 'round' or possibly …

Baby name influencers don't set out to start name trends, but ultimately, their names go viral. When it comes to influential names, there’s a formula for success. Whether …

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 …

Wolf is a name with a split personality. It can be seen as one of the fierce animal names, like Fox and Bear and Puma, with a touch of the …

Prat is a masculine name with varied origins. In Sanskrit traditions, it can be a shortened form of names beginning with 'Prata,' meaning 'shining' or 'brilliant.' However, in English-speaking …

Lucian is a sleeker, more sophisticated version of Lucius that is climbing in tandem with other Lu-starting names. Historically, the name was made famous by the ancient Greek satirist …

When Harrison is too much, but Harry isn't enough, try this stylish surname name with a touch of British flair. It briefly reentered the US Top 1000 for the …

Sometimes pre-natal nickname stories have a happy ending. For instance, when my British mother-in-law was pregnant with my husband, she was planning to follow the family tradition …

By Linda Rosenkrantz Here is Part 2 of our search for fresh vintage nickname names, and this time we’re looking at boys’ names that at one time registered on …

By Sophie Kihm Like any name nerd, I am utterly fascinated by the world of celebrity baby names. Bold choices without backlash, five middle names, starting international trends? It’s …

A name that is rarely heard and might be worth considering as a way of zipping up a namesake Sandra. It has long been associated with iconoclastic British fashion designer …

Imogen has long been fashionable in England and is gaining favor in the US among stylish parents. Pronounced the British way — the initial i is short as in Kim, as …

Lovely Lucy is a classic and much-loved favorite. A variant of Latin Lucia, Lucy (and related names) mean light. From the beloved sitcom I Love Lucy to the Beatles …

The name of the sainted mother of the Virgin Mary was among the top girls' baby names for centuries, in both the original English Ann spelling and the French Anne …

By Brooke Cussans, Baby Name Pondering Recently I featured a list of “cheesy” names at Baby Name Pondering. No, not names that are bad puns – names that are derived from …

By Clare Bristow This week’s news includes a high-profile starbaby, cool surname names for brothers, and names inspired by the Middle Ages and the night sky. Welcome, August …

By Clare Bristow In the news this week: two new tennis babies, lots of names beginning with E and M, and some memorable word names. Tennis babies Serena Williams welcomed …

By Clare Green This week’s news includes what’s hot in Canada and Iran, rethinking grandpa names, and how to deal with too many Jacobs on a football team …

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 …

Hardy is a spirited and durable un-Germanic German surname that is starting to be used in this country. British fashion designer Hardy Amies (born Edwin) is its best known …

Colvin is an English surname with a distinguished history; the Colvins were one of the leading colonial families of early British India, and Shawn Colvin is a popular American singer …

Jacko is a masculine name primarily used as a nickname or diminutive form of Jack or Jackson. With Australian and British origins, it gained particular recognition in Australia, where adding …

Britania is a feminine name derived from 'Britannia,' the Latin name for Great Britain and the female personification of the British Isles often depicted as a helmeted woman with shield …

A Sanskrit name with a cheerful meaning, it comes from the element harsa meaning "happiness". It is a cognate to names such as Harshida, Harshini and Harshal. The name of …

Royal and Rory are both in the US Top 1000 for girls where they join a number of surname-inspired names ending in -son, from long-time favorite Madison to …

Roy, Royce, Royal, and Rory are all in the US Top 1000, where they join a plethora of surname-inspired names ending in -son. Royson is a new consideration, with …

By Linda Rosenkrantz After a brief hiatus following the Sandy–Mandy–Cindy–Mindy years, nickname names are making a strong comeback. Just recently we’ve seen starbabies with names like …

Hoebart is a masculine name that likely derives from an Old Germanic surname or place name. It may be related to names like Hubert (meaning 'bright mind' or 'bright heart …