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… s name, I think Halley transforms the fairly mainstream Haley and Hallie into a subtle celestial reference. Kelvin– Lord Kelvin (William Thomson) made various contributions to science and technology, ranging …

… Both names are significant. Albus was named for legendary Hogwarts headmaster, Albus Dumbledore. Scorpius’s celestial name comes from a constellation, just like dad. Neither name has seen much use …

If your'e looking for unique or unusual names you have come to the right place! Here are beautiful and elegant names like Ambrosia, or Eloquent. But also fun unconventional …

I’ve had a minor obsession with names for some time now, and have grown an especially large girls list.

… too much fun—Grimes and Elon, please don’t name your baby Syzygy!) Girl: Alpha, Celestial, Infinity, Joules, Lumen, Nyx, Supernova, Syzygy, Ultraviolet, Vesper Boy: Axis, Cosmic, Orbit, Parallax, Pi …

Names found on gravestones throughout Maine and northern New England. Creative combinations of names, unique spellings, and some names you've likely never heard before!

… the stringed instrument and the constellation, making it as musical as Aria or Melody; as celestial as Stella or Luna. Ranked number 673 as of 2019, Lyra is the kind …

My favourite names for a future child (no. 1 spots at the moment are Castiel or November)

… boys and girls last year. Fresh color names, like Blue, Indigo, and Golden, and bright celestial names like Sunny, Sol, and Vega are also on our watch list for 2025 …

I'm not expecting, I just have a passion for names. I'm not sure if I would use all of these, but I absolutely just love them when someone …

These are names I'm interested in for my books. I'll delete the names once I use them in any books.

Head-turning gasp worthy names fit for royalty. All these names roll off the tongue and have a "shimmeringly lovely" quality to them. These names make you think twice about …

Think Cape May, Cape Cod, Old Orchard Beach, Myrtle Beach, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and Kennebunkport. Complete with Victorian architecture, flourishing gardens and old wicker/cane beach chairs. Imagine vintage …

Offbeat baby names are those that are just a little bit quirky, a tiny bit unusual, and off the beaten track. These names are unexpected on little babies, either because …

… Edith, Florence, and Louise are all on the list as well 2011 Most Heavenly Trend: Celestial Names What we predicted: Names inspired by the objects and creatures of the heavens …

Two letter names are the littlest of the mini names – just two letters. If you’re a minimalist mom in a tiny house, keeping it brief might appeal. Or maybe …

A list of names for baby girls that are words in Spanish. Most of these aren't commonly used as actual names.

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Pretty girl names are pretty — attractive, feminine, sometimes frilly — in themselves. They also conjure the image of a pretty girl. And some of these names literally mean pretty or beautiful …

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck’s choice of the name Seraphina for their second daughter has put the spotlight on ultra-feminine names. Lots of syllables, ending in a vowel …

Fictional princess names — from fairy tales to modern cartoons — are well-known to little girls, most of whom would be delighted to have one for her very own. Names for …

Unique twin names that feel well-matched but not too matchy can feel impossible to find. Naming twins is undoubtedly one of the biggest challenges (and greatest pleasures) facing a …

by Angela Mastrodonato of Upswing Baby Names Once upon a time, most parents would have never imagined naming their children Arya, Iker or Major. Now these are some of the …

Unique celebrity dog names are even more ubiquitous than unique celebrity baby names. The rules for baby names may have loosened, but there are no rules for dog names. Number …

The J names had their day: Jennifer, Jason, Jessica.  Then K was up, and we had lots of Kevins and Kaylas, Kaitlyns and Kyles. What’s next?  It just might …

By Abby Sandel Taylor Swift’s latest video is a who’s who of Hollywood stars, up-and-coming singers, and supermodels galore. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcIy9NiNbmo …

Here is a list of firsts I want to choose between. Mostly Irish/Icelandic/Hawaiian/Cornish. Mainly girls' names.

What are the best and coolest unusual girls’ names?  By best, we mean those that have deep roots, are attractive, can fit into contemporary life, yet are not on the …

I'm an Olivia, but I know so many Olivia's my own age and younger and though I love the name, it's getting old fast. Here are some …

Names that I feel could belong to a whimsical girl living in a cottage or to the fairy living in the forest just outside that same woodland cottage.

Names starting with the letter c. Names from all around the world, unusual names, names that have cool/good meanings.

All pioneer names didn’t evoke subsistence, desolate winters, or dull prairie life–some of their baby names were as adventurous as the frontier folk themselves. Here are some stunning …

It’s that time of year when we can’t help but indulge in a spot of crystal ball-gazing here at Nameberry HQ. We all have names we’d …

a sweet collection of pretty girl's names beginning with c! a lot of names also have a more vibrant K spelling.

A personal list of names consisting of word-names, animals, nature and the sun/moon (not individual moons, just our personal moon)

By Linda Rosenkrantz The month of March has brought a real bonanza of beauteous Berrybaby names—including two sets of twins, some gorgeous sibsets, and several highly creative middles.  And …

Eclectic list from a range of sci-fi and fantasy, classical mythology, history, and international sources.

A collection of my favourite girls names that I think are pretty. Princess to warrior names and everything in between.

Novels and plays are filled with wonderful character names that provide great naming inspiration–recently we’ve seen that reflected in the newfound popularity of Holden from Catcher in the …

Cool boy names have one thing in common: They tend to be part of a pack of other cool boy names. Like actual cool boys, cool boy names tend to …

By Hannah Bowes Many Berries face the moral dilemma known as ‘name stealing’. Whilst it might be slightly disheartening for your co-worker’s friend’s cousin to call her …

Unique girl names ending with the letter A are a well-populated group. About a third of baby girl names end with the letter A, and all girl names that …

A new year, and a fresh roster of beautifully chosen New Year names. First of all, two sets of twins announced in January, one pair for each gender: Beatrice Ophelia …

Jeanette, a producer on The Rachael Ray Show, and Jimmy, live in Bergen County, New Jersey with their two children: James Joseph IV and Willamina Joy. Their daughter Willamina was …

Adjective names are the latest class of word names to gain traction in the US, as choices like Loyal and Royal rise in the rankings. Adjectives names can be more …

Here are some great alternatives to Nameberry's third most popular name, replicating sound, style, and meaning.

Names in this category are cosmic healers, galactic warriors, transcendental teachers, badass bodhisattvas, divine goddesses in tune with the secrets of the universe. Colors and textures are turquoise and orchid …

Place names for people are a category that’s exploded over the past generation. A couple of decades ago, names like Dakota and Chelsea were hot and trendy, while  Paris …

The top baby names 2020 feature a host of names that went virtually unused a generation ago. These include newly-minted names, rediscovered antiques, plus names imported from around the …

Our hottest baby names are those we see attracting an outsized share of attention from expectant parents, based on number of views of our name pages for the first quarter …