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… the US was William Henry Harrison, who previously held many other high political positions and, incidentally, fathered ten children. Herbert—One of the two middle names of George Herbert Walker …

… not immune myself. Though not named directly after the indie film or Game of Thrones (incidentally: check out our ultimate guide to GOT baby names, if you haven’t already …

… associated with a stuffed animal? The Teddy bear was inspired by a TR hunting trip incident in which he refused to shoot a helpless animal; this became the subject of …

… effect the surgeon will swab your abdomen with an antiseptic before making a small horizontal incision just above your pubic bone in order to extract your baby. Once delivered, your …

… s last name began to annoy me. It was one thing to name my more incidental, supporting characters this way, but for my complicated protagonist, it seemed reductive and on …

… noting that Lucas was #1 for boys.  And that’s what I think of Daku, incidentally – he’s close to Luke and Jake. Ends-in-oo is unusual for any …

… of pushing and 18 hours of labor. When Dr. Johnson pulled the baby from my incision, she held her and said, “Ok, she’s here. What’s her name?” I …

Jewel names were popular a century ago and they're back in style now as baby names. Long considered the exclusive province of girls, there are some precious stones and …

By Linda Rosenkrantz Lemony Snicket has just made a welcome return appearance, via Netflix, reminding us of what an inventive namer his creator (nee Daniel Handler) is—kind of a …

Goddess names, the names of mythological figures from all over the world, seem more baby-appropriate now than ever, with the rise of ancient Roman names and the discovery of …

By Joslyn McIntyre My stepdaughter, Emily, is 17 and already has her first daughter’s name picked out. She doesn’t even have a boyfriend, but she has confidently repeated …

This week’s news includes creative honor names, storms and stars, trends from New Zealand, and a baby aardvark. News from the Midwest: honor names and Arabic names Looking for …

By Clare Bristow Victor Hugo, the nineteenth-century French writer best known for Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, was a keen observer of people and society. I …

Wherever Ewe Go, There Ewe Are is the wonderful blog of today’s guest blogger formally known as “Ewe,” an American living in the United Kingdom with her Scottish husband …

As this weekend marks the first British coronation in nearly seventy years, let's look into the names of the new King Charles III and Queen Camilla, as well as …

By Nancy Man, Nancy’s Baby Names During the First World War (1914-1918) — one of the largest and deadliest wars in history — the Allies fought the Central Powers for …

We need to talk about Karen. (And Susan, Janet, Becky, Chad and Kyle, too.) Karen and co have been circulating on internet forums and social media for years, but the …

When Joe Biden finally announced his choice of running mate last week, Sen. Kamala Harris made history on several counts, becoming both the first Black woman and the first Asian …

Maori form of Aeneas, also used for girls as the Māori form of India.

The Māori transliteration of India has a light and bright sound. Ultimately borrowed from Sanskrit, it could mean "body of trembling water", in reference to the Indus River for which …

This variation of Infinity has a trendy I ending and is perhaps influenced by the car brand of the same spelling.

Invidia's meaning isn't very pleasant — as a Roman goddess, she was the personification of envy. However, Invidia has the sounds of an attractive name, not unlike Olivia.

Ingibjörg, as it's transcribed in Iceland, is derived from the Old Norse name Ingibjǫrg. The name references the Germanic fertility god Ing, the original name of the god Freyr.

Variant spelling of Indy

Infinity is a novel word name that could have a bright future ahead of it, with its big, bold meaning and fashionable sound. It's an awful lot of name …

Intira is the name of a Thai actress. Meaning unknown.

Derived from the Old Norse name Ingibjǫrg. The name references the Germanic fertility god Ing, the original name of the god Freyr.

Indigo is one of the most appealing and evocative of the new generation of color names. Color names have joined flower and jewel names -- in a big way -- and Indigo …

The calming variety of marijuana, used as a baby name every year since 1992. As a name, Indica is more than four times more popular than Sativa.

Icelynn debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2024, while Ice and Iceland have been chosen by several celebrity parents, so could this nickname form may begin to catch on …

Ici is an unusual feminine name that may have French origins, as 'ici' means 'here' in French. This uncommon name has an interesting minimalist quality with just two syllables and …

Ici is an unusual and compact masculine name with multiple potential origins. In French, "ici" means "here," suggesting presence and immediacy. The name could also be derived from various indigenous …

One Puritan virtue name unlikely to thrive in the 21st century.

This name of a California desert town, used by Deborah Falconer and Robert Downey, Jr. for their son, makes a much livelier and more individual – not to mention more masculine …

Icidro is a rare masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Isidro, which is a Spanish form of Isidore. Isidore originated from the Greek name Isidoros, meaning …

Incencio appears to be a rare variant of Inocencio, a masculine name of Spanish and Portuguese origin meaning "innocent." The name derives from Latin roots and has connections to the …

Inniss is a masculine name that primarily originated as a surname with Scottish and Irish roots. It likely derived from the Gaelic word "inis" meaning "island," suggesting ancestral connections to …

Innis is a distinctive masculine name of Scottish and Irish Gaelic origin, derived from the word "innis" meaning "island" or "water meadow." With roots deeply embedded in Celtic traditions, this …

Iniss is an uncommon masculine name with somewhat obscure origins. It may be related to the Scottish and Irish place name 'Innis' or 'Ennis,' which means 'island' or 'water meadow …

This West African name has an upbeat, energetic sound, yet it is traditionally used for a son who was born during troubled times.

This state name emerged in the eighties along with westerners Dakota and Montana, and it's still used occasionally by high-profile parents such as Summer Phoenix and Casey Affleck …

Inigo, almost unknown in the U.S., is an intriguing choice, with its strong beat, creative and evocative sound, and associations with the great early British architect and stage designer …

Inriques appears to be a rare variant or alternative spelling of Enrique, the Spanish form of Henry, which derives from Germanic elements meaning 'home ruler' or 'ruler of the household …

Infinity is a name that could have a long, bright future ahead of it, with its bold meaning and fashionable sound. It's an awful lot of name to pull …

Indiara is a beautiful feminine name with connections to multiple cultural origins. It may be a variant of the Sanskrit name Indira, meaning 'beauty' or 'splendid,' which is associated with …

A striking and feminine possibility associated with a modern hero — long-time Indian prime minister, Indira Gandhi. It is also a significant choice within Hinduism, as it is used as …

Indigo is one of the most appealing and evocative of the new generation of color names. Color names have joined flower and jewel names -- in a big way -- and Indigo …

Indieya is a contemporary feminine name with a creative, artistic flair. Likely a modern innovation based on the word 'indie' (independent) with a stylized spelling, it evokes associations with originality …

Indiana is one of those place-names (think Camden and Trenton) that sounds cooler than the place that inspired it. Its fashionable -ana ending certainly sounds eminently name-like, and …