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… all the up way to #21. Its exact origins may be disputed, but there’s no doubt that the name Oscar – triumphant warriors, actors, and Swedes alike – is a winner.

… television series, there’s no obvious association with Walton. It’s familiar, but uncommon – a winning combination in many cases. Archie, Jesse, and Walton. As for your list, I’m …

… named after Marvel-ous costume Finally, a mother in Scotland gave birth just hours after winning best costume at a comic convention. She dressed her bump as Wolverine, complete with …

… subject of revered short story writer George Saunders‘ first novel and of an Academy Award winning movie by Steven Spielberg. Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard gender-bent it for their …

… As the Irish form of James, Seamus is notable the name of the Nobel Prize-winning Irish poet Seamus Heaney. Sean —  Meaning “God is gracious”, Sean is the Irish variation …

… of the hottest endearment names for boys. French for handsome, Beau has been on a winning streak since it entered the U.S. Social Security list in 1967. It may …

… that “prosthetically” was indeed the correct term. ELLIOT: Another blind date casualty, Elliot was the winner who wore more rings than Liberace, and who told me that while he found …

While you can easily go online and shop for personalized storybooks, there's something special about children's books with names in the title featuring your own child's name …

Late September is a time of peace: The United Nations observes the International Day of Peace each September 21, followed by the International Day of Radiant Peace the next day …

by Pamela Redmond Satran Atticus makes major baby name news by topping Nameberry’s count of Most Popular Names for the first half of 2015, on the publication day of …

Your grandparents’ names are about to become cool again. The prevailing theory surrounding vintage baby names is called the 100 Year Rule. Names cycle in and out of fashion, and …

The Next Olivia Olivia was the supreme queen of British girl names in 2008, 2009 and 2010 in England and Wales, and was only marginally beaten by Amelia to the …

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 …

By Linda Rosenkrantz The other day we took a look at all the boys’ names in the Alexandrian clan, now we move on to the girls. Here we find 11 …

The category of boy names starting with C is one of the most bountiful and captivating in the alphabet.  There’s truly something for everyone, from classics to notable namesakes …

By Abby Sandel Last year, we took a look at 28 names that our readers love. How do we know for sure? We’re lucky enough to have millions of …

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 …

By Meagan Burke June is here with warmer weather and longer days as we move from spring to summer. June has a plethora of historical events and notable namesakes to …

If you’re interested in Spanish names for your baby-to-be, you’re probably familiar with the many Spanish choices popular in the US, like Sebastián and José, Camila …

This week, Appellation Mountain‘s Abby Sandel looks beyond the Top 1000 most popular baby names list to find some still undiscovered goodies. Wasn’t yesterday a little bit like …

By Clare Bristow This week’s baby name news includes a new princess, moon-inspired names, trends in Finland, and the merits of popular vs unusual names. Welcome, Princess Adrienne …

The 100 best movies, restaurants, novels, jobs, apps – the world is full of lists cataloging the premiere picks of all kinds of things. So why not, we thought, baby names …

Choosing names for hypothetical babies is always fun — why do you think I got into this business? — but when you’re actually expecting, the pressure is on. Suddenly you’re …

Girl names that start with M have been going through a kind of hiatus, with only three appearances in the current Top 50 — Mia, Mila, and Madison. That’s a …

Just when you thought weird celebrity baby names couldn’t get any weirder, the craziest namers in the universe — that’s right, Grimes and Elon Musk — have welcomed their second …

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 …

Boy names that start with O have been getting a lot of love recently, from vintage revival Oliver to modern favorite Owen. However, there are many O names that have …

Nameberry’s new top boy name is a quirky wild nature name with serious starpower. Welcome to the stage, Wolf! When Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott announced the name of …

By Clare Green If you’ve ever looked up in wonder at the night sky, or tried to pick out the constellations, you may be considering astronomy baby names. There …

By Linda Rosenkrantz The crisp, colorful month of October has arrived, and so have October baby names. In your search for a meaningful name for your baby born this month …

A Nameberry reader recently asked: How long do baby names in the US Top 10 tend to remain in the Top 10? Good question, we thought, and so with the …

**By Meg Caswell, HGTV Star** They say the “nesting gene” tends to kick in during the third trimester for most new mothers. As a designer however, I’ve been …

By Clare Green This week’s news includes dramatic word names, on-trend starbaby arrivals, and new popularity lists from the US, Canada and beyond. Wild new year names We …

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 …

We’re so pleased to announce that starting today, Appellation Mountain‘s Abby Sandel will be presenting a regular baby name news recap and analysis every Monday. If you’re …

By Sophie Kihm When it comes to naming siblings, families have different approaches. Some choose an obvious theme, like Coleen and Wayne Rooney, whose children are named Kai, Klay, and …

Dorothy writes: We have six children: - James Alexander - Jason Matthew - John Nicholas - Hannah Caitlin - Kathryn Elizabeth - Abigail Grace We are expecting boy/girl twins and just cannot come up with …

A collection of girl names I hope to use one day or that I simply just ADORE!

By Linda Rosenkrantz If you scan the annals of distinguished women in American history, culture and science, you’ll find that a surprising number of them had distinctive names as …

By Meagan Burke February baby names relate to a wide range of inspiring namesakes. The second and shortest month of the calendar year, February gets its name from the Latin …

By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain When it comes to naming a daughter, imagination reigns.  From Hollywood birth announcements to literary powerhouses, blog babies to the most random of name spottings …

By Meagan Burke February baby names relate to a wide range of inspiring namesakes. The second and shortest month of the calendar year, February gets its name from the Latin …

By Clare Green This week’s news includes some of the rarest names of the year, what’s hot in Australia, what’s banned in Italy, and a girl named …

By Abby Sandel The new top baby names for England and Wales came out recently. At first glance, American and British parents have a lot in common. We all love …

By Gay Cioffi, Little Folks, Big Questions  Most pregnancies allow for many months of getting used to the idea of a family addition, not just for the parents, but for …

Middle names for girls run the gamut from the traditional connecting names such as Rose and Anne to family surnames to new names carrying deep meaning. Girl middle names can …

Victorian Names and Names from the 1800s are virtually the same category, given that Queen Victoria ruled from 1837 until 1901, most of the 19th century. 1800s baby names were …

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 …

Middle names for boys are traditionally family names – father's or grandfather's first name as an honorific, mother's maiden name, or perhaps a first name or surname from …

Boy names that end in -er are among the top baby names today, encompassing many choices from the trendy occupational name and surname name groups. Along with Top 10 Oliver …