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TV Mom names take their inspiration from the perfect (and sometimes highly imperfect) television mothers who typically vacuumed in heels and cooked their children hot lunches. Names that honor these …

Names from the long running survival horror video game series Resident Evil, also known as Biohazard.

… medieval tradition, and appears in the Bible as a reference to the stone itself in Revelations 4:3. Linus Can Linus lose its metaphorical security blanket and move from the …

… Robert Caiden Noah, brother of Avia Hazel and Serena Juliette Darwin Michael, brother of Lyra Rebecca Declan Patrick, brother of Weston “We decided to go with Declan because we liked …

… but still Biblical—from Jinger and Jeremy. Girl: Abra, Atara, Chloe, Keturah, Mary, Phoebe, Priscilla, Rebekah, Salome Boy: Abner, Asa, Charles, Daniel, Jude, Lazarus, Malachi, Phineas, Tobiah *Update* A virtue …

… Examples: Liam or William, Maisie or Margaret. 15. Everyman or aristocrat? Many people may be repelled by the idea that some names signal the masses while others are reserved for …

… friends’ children or ex-girlfriends: Alice Sylvie/Sylvia Audrey Cicely/Cecily Polly Saskia Nell Vivienne Rebecca Charlotte Florence Eve Maisie Daisy Poppy Freya If Baby A is called Mary we …

Names related to death, darkness, night, life, religion, rebirth, evil, heaven, immortality, dark academia and the afterlife.

… Moon Frye Marvel Jane — Pete Wentz Patch Shepherd — Phillip Phillips Psalm — Kim Kardashian & Kanye West Revel James Makai — Matthew Morrison Rocket Zot & Racer — Lara Bingle & Sam Worthington Slash Electric Alexander …

Nick Cannon’s baby names are known for being innovative. In 2011, he and Mariah Carey named their twins Moroccan and Monroe. They significantly influenced the rise of their daughter …

Anime and Japanese video game names owned by some of the most beautiful, adorable, and/or badass ladies in fiction

The top 1970s names are more likely to be the names of today's parents, not their children. Some of these names from the 1970s, such as Karen and Susan …

Names from the 1960s Top 100 sound straight from a midcentury TV show. They’re today’s grandparent names, from the decade that saw the peak of Cynthia and Craig …

Hebrew girl names include some of the most popular female names of all time in the US, such as Hannah, Elizabeth and Rachel. Hebrew girls’ names, indeed, are so familiar …

By CaraMichelle Once again, Cara has produced an incredibly comprehensive international list of new celebrity babies. Among the highest profile arrivals: Liv Tyler‘s Lula Rose, Alannis Morissette’s daughter …

The Bible is full of names, and many that were once considered unusual—Moses, for example, and Delilah—are now familiar on playgrounds throughout the US. So if you're …

If you wish to invest your child with friendliness and friendship, a name that means friend or friendly could give them a head start. Many familiar names have meanings that …

Baby names from the 1950s epitomize the Baby Boom. Denise and Dennis, Donna and Donald are the names of today's grandmas and grandpas, not quite baby-ready for another …

2000s names are represented by today's teens and young adults. They're not baby names, but they're not quite mom names or dad names, either. The 2000s was …

Virtue names, favored by the Puritans, represent qualities we should embody or at least aspire to. They are word names, such as Creed and Heavenly, that often speak to a …

Hebrew names used widely in the modern world include Noah, Isabella, Elizabeth, Sarah, Asher, Elijah, Jacob, Leah, James, John, Michael, Mary, and Eva. Along with Isabella, Hebrew names in the …

New Year baby names reflect a sense of fresh beginnings, a new dawn dawning, and hopes for the future. These sentiments are embodied in the meanings of many names for …

New international names are entering the American lexicon from around the world at an ever-faster pace, as parents look for names that connect to their countries of origin or …

By Linda Rosenkrantz What a bountiful crop of beautifully named new babyberries this month! This is a lovely group of June baby names. First of all, one pair of girl …

The top 1980s names are the names of the new moms and dads of today. The 1980s are the decade that saw the peak of names such as Brittany, Allison …

By Sophie Kihm The new year brought with it a barrage of celebrity pregnancy announcements. We’re starting off 2019 strong with A-listers like Gordon Ramsay and Kobe Bryant …

Tarot cards are arguably the most popular form of divination in the modern Pagan world, and many tarot card names can be gleaned from them. Tarot cards were invented in …

By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain Let’s face it : the blank slate of naming your first child can be intimidating. Will you stick with the classics?  Or would you be …

Bad Girl names are hot, but Good Girl names — sweet, innocent, feminine baby girl names — are too. Many Good Girl names are connected to virtues, either through meaning, such as …

Spiritual baby names suggest qualities we'd all like our children to aspire to and fit our new definition of cool. Spiritual baby girl names in the US Top 1000 …

Girl names that start with H tend to fall on the extreme ends of the spectrum — very vintage or ultra-modern. At least, the most popular ones do. Harper, the …

We often look at the name stats of the most popular girls’ names for a year, or even a decade, but sometimes it’s enlightening to take a longer view …

What is it about naming your child Lucia that marks you as a Liberal, or Knox that identifies you as a Conservative? We’ve analyzed the Top 50 most liberal …

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

Put simply, this is a list of my favorite names. The names I find interesting, exciting, or just entertaining.

A list of names to grab from when I need quick ideas while writing. Feel free to use for inspiration!

Unique or one of a kind names (in the US) that still sound familiar

Male and female names mentioned in all works of Jane Austen, along with common names in England during her time.

by Sophie Kihm The most exciting celebrity baby news of the past few weeks has undoubtedly been that of the birth of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s little prince …

The top 1990s names are heard more often on new parents than they are on babies. This is the decade that saw the peak of names such as Chelsea, Kelsey …

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 …

Friendly dogs need friendly names, and these dog names that mean friend, friendly, or loyal, along with love, fellowship, and kindness say friendly in more ways than one. If you …

A long list of boys names beginning with the letters P through T. I hope it is useful.

By Linda Rosenkrantz 2017 was an interesting though somewhat serene in the starbaby world, with few celebrity baby names crying out to be called outrageous. George and Amal Clooney set …

Names from children's books are among the most popular literary names right now. Popular names Eloise, Sawyer, and Madeline are among the hottest baby names from beloved children's …

A list of names that I love, but may be a bit out of my league...

Black history names include the extraordinary names of extraordinary achievers. African-American history is full of the (interesting) names of people who have made breakthroughs by being the first to …

Spanish girl names have never been more popular in the US than they are today. Spanish names for girls are especially well-used in Latin American and Hispanic communities, of …

French girl names have always had a chic appeal for parents far from Paris. French names for girls are led today by Charlotte, one of the top girl names in …

Colonial names from the 1700s are the names that were used in Early America and Georgian England. These 18th century names range from classic names still used widely today, such …