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Shanda is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. In Yiddish culture, it derives from 'schande' meaning 'shame' or 'disgrace,' though this negative connotation isn't typically associated with the …

In Greek mythology, Arachne was a woman who bested Athena in a weaving competition. She later killed herself from the shame, but Athena reincarnated Arachne as a spider.

Baby name regret — also known as baby name remorse — is a common source of shame among new parents. It allegedly affects between 10-20% of new parents, yet the perceived …

You see so many lists the other way round, and I wanted to counter that. I think it's a real shame that it's still taboo to give boys …

Kassandra is actually the original form of Cassandra (Greek names do not have Cs), though most will see it as a Kardashianization, which is a shame! As you might expect …

The female version of Emanuel could become more prominent, though for some it still carries a steamy image dating back to a then sensationally erotic French film. Singer and Shameless …

Not only is old Tom Turkey again making his annual  holiday sacrifice, but the poor guy has also had to bear the shame of seeing his name slide down the …

… now almost certainly too loaded to sit comfortably as a baby name. Which is a shame as sound-wise it's very appealing, just a short step away from Gray …

… now almost certainly too loaded to sit comfortably as a baby name. Which is a shame as sound-wise it's very appealing, just a short step away from Faye …

Have you noticed the sudden pop in popularity of girls’ names starting with the happy-go-lucky syllable ‘Ha’—some on them shamelessly stolen from the boys?  Caught in the …

Guest blogger Sachiko has a penchant for unusual names, and a talent for deflecting the criticism of strangers. “You named that poor boy WHAT? That’s a terrible name! Shame …

… many names of this era) with "Shanda," which could relate to the Yiddish word meaning "shame" or might be a variation of "Chanda" (meaning "moon" in Sanskrit). Alternatively, it could …

… feared and purely evil characters in the world of Game of Thrones.It's a shame, because this earlier form of Gregory, quite common in Scotland, would otherwise make an …

… combat. All are defeated and killed, a bloody battle ensues, and Fionnabhair drops dead of shame when she discovers that she has inadvertently been the cause of all the death …

… last year -- it now feels more like a Dad Name than baby name. And the shamed Prince Andrew has not helped the name's image much. Andrew is a variant …

… name in Scotland. Pronunciation may vary, but it's typically said as "SHAY-mus" or "SHAME-ish." For those with Scottish heritage seeking an authentic Gaelic name, Seumus offers a …

… the name is too tied to one figure for most parents' tastes... which is a shame. Greta is currently popular in Germany, Hungary, and especially Italy. Dr. Greta Guttman was …

… can be to choose a Japanese name. (This is the bad thing.) My Japanese is shamefully rudimentary, and barely a match for the formidable language barrier. I rely on a …

… bent it for their daughter. Lincoln Steffens was an influential muckraking writer, author of The Shame of the Cities. Lincoln is also a Teen Mom name, which may have had …

… but Evelyn is meant for a girl. Nicola is feminine, of course, while Jordan was shamelessly stolen from our sons. While we all have our own impressions, it often turns …

… Birds to Josie and the Pussycats, Four Weddings and a Funeral to Nurse Jackie to Shameless. Jennie Garth and Chad Lowe have daughters named Fiona. It's also Julia Roberts …

By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain With fewer than ten weeks left in 2014, let’s take a look back at the best of the high profile birth announcements so far …

Names have power to evoke people’s lives and inspire us to honor their memories. That’s the message of this powerful graphic by by Archel Arindaeng (@archela), which we …

By Joanna Walker Geoffrey Chaucer has been described as the father of English literature, so who better to turn to for name inspiration? Chaucer was writing in the Middle Ages …

You’ve probably seen the hashtags flying around on social media at the moment: #ClapForOurCarers #SolidarityAt8 #ClapBecauseWeCare. The current crisis has really shone a light on the everyday heroes of …

By Linda Rosenkrantz Let’s face it—most TV character names are predictable and dull.  It’s almost as though the screenwriters close their eyes and stick a pin into …

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 …

This week’s news includes stylish celebrity baby names for girls, pronunciation problems, why parents do (and don’t) regret their children’s names, and sisters with a mermaid theme …

Let’s say you come from a family that has an abundance of male members named John—unsurprising for a name that for four centuries ruled as the Number 1 …

So you’re looking for unique names for your baby. Some well-meaning friends and colleagues will offer you their picks—maybe Tallulah or Phineas! But no—you want a …

by Pamela Redmond Satran For years, it was my dirty little secret. I had special paper: lined white pads with no margins or holes down the left side. The pens …

Back in the Dark Ages, before the goddesses (that's us) created the Nameberry Forums, there was no way for name lovers to find each other -- or even to know …

By Clare Bristow Halloween is behind us, but now that the days are getting darker and the nights longer, you might still feel in the mood for some ghostly, gothic …

Fifteen hours into labor, a new nurse came into our hospital room and gave us a cheerful hello. My husband and I looked away from the television. The 2010 Winter …

By Kara @ The Art of Naming Kids today have so much technology at their disposal that most of them probably don’t write nearly as often as us older folks …

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 …

By Nile Cappello My name is, without a doubt, one of my most defining characteristics. Yes, I am loud, outspoken, slightly (or more than slightly) obnoxious, extremely determined (read: stubborn …

By Stephanie Pappas, Live Science When my husband announced the birth of our first child to my family last June, they were convinced, thanks to a bad cell phone connection …

Today’s guest blogger, writer Jon Finkel, has come up with his own idiosyncratic set of baby-naming rules—see if you agree. With the average life expectancy in the …

Justin Mortelliti and Mark Evans, both actors, live in West Orange, New Jersey. They welcomed their first child, daughter Larsen Jean, on May 13, 2022. Below, we talk with Justin …

By Kelli Brady of NameFreak! When people ask me what letter I would use if I had to name ten children with the same letter, my answer is S. But …

Name nerds, enthusiasts, lovers, researchers: whatever you call yourself, you are so welcome here. But maybe you're looking for something beyond Nameberry? Shock! Horror! Only kidding. We don't …

Esther writes: I’m due in September, and am becoming increasingly anxious about choosing just the right name, because we have language issues to consider, as well as cultural issues …

Rosanna writes: We’re expecting a baby boy, due in May, and our name crisis is twofold. First of all, my partner and I are having a confidence crisis over …

By Clare Bristow This week’s news includes Ninja Turtles, hyphenated names, and inspiration from Portugal and Iceland. Celebrity baby girl names: Mabel and Alana If you’re looking for …

by Joan Lebow There’s always something that rudely awakens us to the reality of age. The blank stare of the 30-something at the office when I mentioned “fiddling …

by Sophie Kihm Names are very revealing. They carry demographic information—names often give clues as to one’s approximate age, race, nationality, and gender. However, our names say more …

By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain I’m imagining next Christmas morning at Buckingham Palace. Sure, it is a palace. Even the simplest room is probably chock full of history and …

By Linda Rosenkrantz A hearty Happy Father’s Day to the celebs who welcomed new babies during the first half of 2015, in particular the dads who put a lot …