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… a hereditary title of honor ranking below a baron but above a knight in the British honors system. The name carries aristocratic associations and projects an image of refinement and …

… Goth) and 'lind' (gentle, soft). It emerged as the feminine form of Jocelin or Joscelin, names brought to England by the Normans after the conquest of 1066. Throughout history, Josceline …

… of parents in England, who've elevated this nickname-name to the Top 300 girls' names in the UK. Honey's popularity in the UK can be credited to its …

If you’re considering going straight for a short form on the birth certificate, you’re in good company. Stylish celebrity parents are increasingly skipping formal names in favor of …

… popular and unexpected.  More than anything, they demonstrate how incredibly thoughtful parents are when choosing names for their children. George – Or should that be Brody?  After a British website reported …

… do you determine the perfect baby name for your offspring? TV characters, nature words, place names, superheroes—not many inspirations are off-limits when it comes to thinking of names …

… or slope. Originally a surname, it exemplifies the trend of transforming family names into given names. Northcliffe carries aristocratic connotations, perhaps influenced by Lord Northcliffe (Alfred Harmsworth), a powerful British …

… Dodds has a distinctly British sound and projects a traditional, somewhat aristocratic quality, though its usage remains exceptionally uncommon compared to other surname-derived given names like Taylor or Jackson.

… or travels. As a word-name, it belongs to the category of virtue or occupational names, though it's considerably more uncommon than similar concepts like Journey or Voyager. The …

… the cool nickname Wolf, if Wolfgang or Wolfric feel a bit too heavy. With animal names like Wolf (along with Bear and Fox) shooting up the charts in recent years …

… has a scholarly, distinctive quality with its classical ending and connection to ancient languages. The name's maritime etymology suggests vastness and depth, while its historical associations connect to theological …

… centuries in upper-class British circles. It represents a distinctive choice for parents drawn to names with historical weight and aristocratic connections. The name's uncommon status combined with its …

… traditional 'London.' With its modified spelling, the name maintains the sophisticated urban associations of the British capital while creating a more distinctly personal identity. The name has seen modest usage …

… It's In category--and moving further in all the time along with other occupational names from Parker to Forester. One notable historical Fletcher is Fletcher Christian, the British seaman …

It’s way too soon to know how this generation of unusually named starbabies–the Bronx Mowglis and Pilot Inspektors and Moxie CrimeFighters–will feel about their names as they …

… Nameberry, it was a Top 10 name from 1911 to 1926, when s-ending girls’ names were in vogue. Common among the early British aristocracy, Frances’s copious other notable …

… and heritage. It's quite rare as a given name, appealing to parents seeking uncommon names with historical significance. Winsor has never been among popular mainstream names but maintains steady …

… even if some others might see it as a drawback. Webb is one of those names that was well used at the end of the nineteenth century--it was Number …

… a timeless beauty. Through the centuries, Maria remains one of the most widely-used girl names starting with M. This widespread name understandably has produced notable namesakes in almost every …

… names they are excited about. So if that means that Stanley Tucci goes rogue and names his baby Caiomhe, or Cardi B. picks something totally off base from Jordan, Kody …

By Linda Rosenkrantz In the short month of February, there was still enough time for some surprising inspiration stories  and several interesting and unusual baby names—including two sets of …

Rosy-cheeked and cheery, Rosie (also spelled Rosy) has been standing on her own for many decades, back to the days of 1943 musical Sweet Rosie O'Grady. She's …

Mersey is an uncommon feminine name that likely derives from the River Mersey in northwest England, famous for flowing through Liverpool. As a given name, it follows the tradition of …

The Nameberry Question of the Week: Would you name your baby boy Harvey or Stanley or any of the other up-and-coming oldies appearing on the recently released British …

By Linda Rosenkrantz May was an extraordinary month in the Nameberry Birth Announcement forums. We had a girl named Tully, boys called Godric and Endymion and Ignatius, middle names Lilac …

by Clare Green This week’s news includes Pippa Middleton’s baby name, trends from New York to India, and why naming your son Gabriel might help your dog. Lots …

While I can’t actually see the future (don’t I wish), I can tell that 2020 is going to be an amazing year for celebrity baby names. Some major …

Pry is an extremely rare masculine name that may have originated as a surname before occasionally being adopted as a given name. As a surname, it likely derived from geographic …

Merv is a masculine name that typically serves as a shortened form of Mervyn, which has Welsh origins meaning 'sea hill' or possibly Celtic roots meaning 'mariner.' The name gained …

Kerbey is an uncommon masculine name with likely origins as an English surname before transitioning to occasional use as a first name. It may derive from a place name, possibly …

It’s tempting to predict the future.  Difficult, too. Last week, I stumbled across a 1994 article in the L.A. Times.  Nameberry’s chief name expert Pamela Redmond predicted …

Jervis is a masculine name with Germanic origins, being a variant form of Jarvis. The name ultimately derives from elements meaning "spear" and "warrior." Historically, it was more common as …

Enys is a rare masculine name with Cornish origins, derived from an ancient place name meaning 'island' or 'peninsula.' This uncommon name carries historic significance in Cornwall, where Enys is …

Zaha is a distinctive feminine name with multiple cultural connections. It has Arabic origins where it can mean 'brilliant' or 'shining,' carrying connotations of brightness and radiance. The name gained …

Vera was the height of fashion in 1910, then was for a long time difficult to picture embroidered on a baby blanket. Now, though, it has come back into style …

Bladen is a masculine name with English origins, derived from an Old English surname meaning 'one who dwells near a blade of grass' or possibly relating to a grassy plain …

Traveller is an uncommon masculine English word name that emerged from occupational or descriptive roots. As a name, it evokes images of journey, adventure, and exploration. This name falls into …

Piercey is primarily an English surname that sometimes appears as a masculine given name. It derives from the Norman name Percy, which originally came from a place name in Normandy …

Brithany is a feminine name that appears to be a phonetic spelling variation of Brittany or Bethany. If derived from Brittany, it originates from the Celtic-French region of the …

Quant is an unusual feminine name that likely derives from either the English word "quant" meaning a pole for propelling boats, or possibly as a shortened form of "quantitative." It …

It's easy to love a name that rhymes with "cuddly" and is also attached to the surname Do-Right -- once you ignore the "dud" connection. Dudley has aristocratic roots …

By Nick Turner Walk into any kindergarten in America and you shouldn’t be surprised to find kids named Olivia, Quinn or Harrison. Maybe you’ll come across an Owen …

Durrell is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It likely developed as a surname before transitioning to first-name usage, a common naming pattern. The name may derive from …

Nigell is a masculine name that represents a variation of Nigel, which originated as a medieval diminutive of the Irish name Niall (meaning 'champion' or 'cloud'). The doubled 'l' adds …

Grainger is a masculine name that originated as an English occupational surname referring to a granary keeper or grain merchant, derived from the Old French 'grangier.' As a first name …

Austrian actress Romy Schneider seemed to be the singular bearer of this international nickname name until it found new style currency in the past decade, entering the US Top 1000 …

Londin is a contemporary feminine name that appears to be a modern variation of London, the capital city of England. As a given name, Londin emerged in the United States …

Endellion is the name of an early saint who was a daughter of King Brychan and goddaughter of King Arthur whose life is commemorated by the Cornish village of St …

Endellion is the name of an early saint who was a daughter of King Brychan and goddaughter of King Arthur whose life is commemorated by the Cornish village of St …

This week, Appellation Mountain‘s Abby Sandel considers the subject of naming style as reflected in current newsy choices Baby name style is a highly personal thing, and I’m …