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… consider? I told a lot of people I loved the name Penny. I also liked Lucy, Ulla — like Ulla Johnson — and Goldie. I also thought about my Grandma Baker, who …

Rover has reported, and Bella and Max lead the pack once again! All of the top names for dogs of both genders are human names this year. Such popular baby …

… similar imagery such as Winter, Ivy, and Snow. The sweet "Lu-" sound (think Luna and Lucy) is on trend as well. Short and spunky Lumi may be the next big …

… examples are the native Irish names Mathghamhain and Luíseach which became the unrelated Matthew and Lucy). Later, they were translated back into Irish in Irish-speaking contexts, and Ellen was …

Once again, the Social Security Administration crowned Olivia and Liam the most popular baby names in the US. But if you feel like you hear other names more often, you …

Allison, owner of Eventide Pennant Co., and Jacob, a pastor, live in Charleston, South Carolina with their three children: Hewitt, Annie Drew, and Salem. Their youngest, Salem Tate, was born …

Their favorite name has been among the top girl names for years! Should they find something new, or embrace a very popular name? Sara writes: My husband and I are …

By Eleanor Nickerson, British Baby Names As this year draws to a close, it’s time once again to look back at the most prevalent trends that have influenced baby …

by Eleanor Nickerson, British Baby Names Racing ahead of the rest of the UK when it comes to timely releasing its data, this week, Scotland published its full list of …

by Sophie Kihm As the Future Baby Name Guru to the Stars, celebrity baby names are always on my mind. I keep my eye on all the pregnancy rumors (can …

It’s impossible to know how many celeberries we have out there, but every so often a celebrity couple has such good taste, I wonder if they’re one of …

Jacqueline Brown lives in Southwest Ohio with her husband Dan and their son, Luca Emerson. This June they welcomed their second child, daughter Magnolia James. Here, Jacqueline talks to us …

Gal Gadot’s baby name should be easy to predict. She’s set a precedent with her two older daughters — it’ll be a name that’s popular in Israel …

Taylor Olsen, a stay-at-home-mom, and Ben Olsen, who works in tech ethics, live in the Seattle area with their two children. Their son Morris Oliver was born …

Doll names are time capsules of trends and popularity during different eras. Of course, the manufacturers tried to pick names that they thought would be especially appealing and attractive to …

The most popular names of 2020 halfway through the year are in, with Luna and Milo leading the roster for girls and boys. But one significant name is missing from …

In a stunning upset, the ancient boys’ name Atticus has jumped to the top of Nameberry’s baby name popularity list for 2017. Atticus is the Number 1 name for …

British name maven Eleanor Nickerson, aka Elea, has her finger on the pulse of naming trends in the UK. For most people outside of the UK, “British Names” are typified …

Celebrities are trendsetters when it comes to baby names and just about everything else. A recent list of celebrity baby names will include names that are currently trendy, future Top …

The Most Popular Baby Names of 2019  on Nameberry features two new names at Number 1: Archie and Isla. Midway through the year, Archie attracted 50 percent more page views …

As I start sending out my novel to literary agents, I’m frustrated by having to submit an author name. I have been through so many iterations of my name …

Ruby Rose is a distinctive feminine compound name combining two nature-inspired elements. Ruby refers to the deep red precious gemstone, symbolizing passion, protection, and vitality in various cultures. Rose …

Ruby May combines the classic gemstone name Ruby, derived from the Latin 'ruber' meaning 'red,' with the nature-inspired May, which references either the month (from the goddess Maia) or …

Ruby Leigh combines the vintage gemstone name Ruby with the melodic middle name Leigh, creating a charming double name with Southern appeal. Ruby, derived from the Latin 'ruber' meaning 'red …

Ruby Mae combines the gemstone name Ruby with the traditional middle name Mae, creating a charming feminine double name with vintage appeal. Ruby, derived from the Latin 'ruber' meaning 'red …

Ruby could be a short form of the Biblical name Reuben and especially its streamlined form, Ruben. As a gemstone name, it's currently enjoying a fresh boom of popularity …

A spelling alternative of Ruby that ranked in the US Top 1000 in the early 20th century. It peaked in 1909 when it reached #372 on the charts. It mostly …

Rubyna is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Ruby, with possible influences from names like Rubina. The name derives from the precious gemstone ruby, which comes …

Rubyr appears to be an unusual variant of the name Ruby, which comes from the Latin 'ruber' meaning 'red,' referring to the precious gemstone. The unconventional spelling with the added …

Vibrant, sassy, and bubbly, Ruby is a vintage gem that hasn't lost any of its sparkle. Currently popular in a number of English-speaking countries, Ruby is proof of …

I need a name for a baby girl. Her big brother is Asher Lee and her big sister is Ruby Jean. Our last name starts with S.

In this week’s Nameberry 9, Abby Sandel of Appellation Mountain demonstrates the endless ingenuity there is out there in coming up with creative baby names. This week’s baby …

Pearl, like Ruby, has begun to be polished up for a new generation of fashionable children after a century of jewelry box storage. The birthstone for the month of June …

Unlike Pearl and Ruby and more like Jasper, this gem name works well as a boys name. With its strong final X, it feels similar to Alex, Phoenix, Jax, and …

Sapphire goes waaaaay beyond Ruby and Pearl. This September birthstone, occasionally used a century ago, might be worth a reappraisal, perhaps as a Sophie/Sophia alternative. Sapphire is the pseudonym …

Paloma is vibrant and ruby-lipped a la jewelry designer Paloma Picasso, but it also suggests peace, as symbolized by the dove. Paloma is a highly recommended striking but soft …