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Unisex names that start with B include one of our favorite choices: Berry (naturally!). Top unisex baby names that start with B and rank in the US Top 1000 for …

There’s no doubt that middle names have been taking on increasing  importance in the hearts and minds of  baby namers.  They’ve stepped up from the inconsequential connectives –especially …

The top unisex names among Nameberry’s visitors include those that lean girlward and those more favored for boys.  To qualify as a unisex name for this list, a name …

… Donovan Leitch, named his son…Donovan. Other additions to the list of April baby names include gender benders include girls named Dashiel (Milla Jovovich and Paul Anderson) and Wilder (Donald …

By Linda Rosenkrantz April brought showers of beautifully named berrybabies, including two Olivers, an Oscar and an Otis—O definitely becoming the new ‘it’ vowel for boys. And Angus makes …

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 …

By Linda Rosenkrantz Our final roundup of babyberries announced in 2016 includes some wonderful choices of December baby names. There were two sets of girl-girl twins: Caroline Anais and …

By CaraMichelle A super-long list this month as Cara includes some pre-December names that weren’t available earlier. Included are a Lord and a King and Mick Jagger …

By Clare Green This week’s news includes long-awaited births from politics, TV and royalty, plus Irish spelling mishaps and what happens when children name their younger siblings. New …

By Clare Green This week’s news includes super short baby names, football and hockey namesakes, Indigenous Canadian names, and British trends over the last 180 years. Juicy name stories …

By Clare Green This week’s baby name news includes inspiration from places, people, cars and Star Wars – plus why it’s not the best year to be called Tom …

By Clare Green This week’s news includes the alphabetical name everyone’s talking about, a creative junior, names from video games, and the latest trends from Italy. Name shaming …

Rebecca and her sister share many things in common – including a favorite girl’s name. Let’s talk about avoiding name theft, and finding a name you love. Rebecca writes …

By Katinka This week’s name news includes some of the most eccentric appellations we’ve ever encountered, from siblings named after subatomic particles to some very creative name changes …

Nihira is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin from the Indian subcontinent. It carries beautiful meanings including "morning dew," "fog," or "mist" in Sanskrit. The name evokes images of freshness …

Somaya is a feminine name with Arabic origins, bearing the beautiful meaning 'high' or 'exalted.' Variations include Sumaya and Sumayyah, with the latter being the name of the first female …

Arcola is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from geographical sources, including towns named Arcola in Illinois, Mississippi, and other U.S. states, as well …

The Turkish form of Amina, and an extremely popular name in its native land. Famous bearers include writers Emine Semiye Önasya and Emine Çaykara, and politicians Emine Ayna and Emine …

This weighty ancient name could be the perfect fits-in-stands-out choice for fans the increasingly fashionable group of girls' names that both start and end in A. The …

This would make an interesting South American heritage choice. One famous bearer was Quispe Sisa, an Inca princess in the 16th century. It is also a surname.

The trendy surname name Ryker, in the US Top 200 for boys, is now used in increasing numbers for girls.

Many names relating to oak as in the tree are becoming more popular for baby girls, including Oaklynn, more popular than twin Oaklyn three to one. About 1800 baby girls …

Jarno is a masculine name with Finnish origins, though it's also used in other European countries including the Netherlands and Italy. It may have evolved as a Finnish variation …

Cesarine is the French femininer version of Casear. It is used occasionally in French-speaking countries, including Belgium, Switzerland and Jersey.

Cool and contemporary, yet gentle and easy-going, Winslow blends the elements of other stylish choices, including Willow, Marlow, Winnie, Winter, Sloane, and Elowyn. Its most famous namesake is landscape …

Jodie as a masculine name is a variant of Joseph, with Hebrew origins meaning 'God will increase' or 'God will add'. While historically a diminutive of Joseph, Jodie has become …

Cute but substantial short form, deriving from Maria. The meaning of Maria is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter …

Vladimir is a cultured and deep-rooted Slavic name associated in this country with cultural figures including piano virtuoso Vladimir Horowitz and the author of Lolita, Vladimir Nabokov. The name …

Quinton is among several attractive Q-beginning, n-ending two-syllable names for boys, that also includes Quentin (the most popular iteration) and Quenton. They only suffer from their similarity …

Manyus is an uncommon masculine name with obscure origins. It may have roots in various cultures including possibly African or Southeast Asian traditions, though specific etymology is difficult to trace …

This form got noticed as the first name of long-reigning Russian president Brezhnev; other bearers include playwright and short-story writer Andreyev, Leonid the Magnificent,a Russian performance artist …

Jahvon is a masculine name with a modern feel, likely derived from a combination of elements including the 'Jah' prefix (which appears in names like Jahmal and can reference Jehovah …

Jaylon is a modern American name that appears to have emerged in the 1980s and gained increased popularity through the 1990s and 2000s. Its structure suggests it may have developed …

This Dutch favorite was the name of five Counts of Holland and many notable Renaissance artists, including still life painter Floris van Dijck. It is a variation of Florence, ultimately …

Enrigque represents an uncommon spelling variant of Enrique, the Spanish form of Henry. This distinctive spelling incorporates both the Spanish 'que' ending and an additional 'g', creating a unique variation …

Donnelly is among the more appealing Irish surname names, less well used than Donovan. Related options include the place name Donegal and the mythological god name Donegan.

Caley is a masculine name with Scottish and Irish origins, derived from several possible Gaelic sources including 'cadhla' meaning 'graceful' or as an anglicized form of 'Ó Cadhla' meaning 'descendant …

Bearnard is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing a variant of Bernard. The distinctive spelling incorporates 'bear' more prominently, reflecting the name's original meaning: 'brave as a bear …

Beri is a concise masculine name with diverse cultural roots. It may derive from various sources, including as a shortened form of names like Bernard or as a variation of …

Balta is a concise masculine name with varied cultural connections. It has roots in several traditions, including Baltic origins where it relates to the word for 'white' or 'shining.' In …

Americus, the foundation for the place-name America, is a Latin name meaning "home ruler". Relatives include the Italian Amerigo and the German Emmerich.

Alvin has a sturdy, no-frills sound that belies its somewhat whimsical meaning. Interesting potential namesakes include British rocker Alvin Stardust, and US footballer Alvin Williams, and African-American dance …

For anyone seeking a more unusual version of Alexander, this is a real winner. Notable namesakes include the great Italian opera composer Scarlatti and the influential physicist Alessandro Volta, known …

Derived from Persian zarin "golden", Zarina is a strong and sparkling name used in multiple languages, including Kazakh, Urdu and Malay. It was the name of an ancient Scythian queen …

Viviane is one of a cluster of names that may or may not be related. They include the Latin Viviana, which means life, and its modern forms Vivian and the …

Shel is a concise feminine name that can serve as a diminutive for several longer names including Michelle, Shelby, Chelsea, or Rochelle. It may also stand on its own as …

Shaye is a unisex name that leans feminine in contemporary usage. It has multiple possible origins, including as a variant of Shea (Irish, meaning 'admirable'), Shai (Hebrew, meaning 'gift'), or …

Shaniece is a feminine name that appears to combine elements from different naming traditions. It likely incorporates 'Shan-' (possibly from Irish 'Sean/Shaun' meaning 'God is gracious' or Hebrew 'Shana …

Rachelce is an extremely rare feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of Rachel, incorporating the diminutive suffix '-ce.' Rachel itself has Hebrew origins meaning 'ewe' or 'female …

Quadasha is a feminine given name that emerged in the late 20th century. It appears to incorporate the 'Qua-' prefix found in several contemporary names, possibly influenced by the Latin …