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… cook in Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin. It may also sound too reminiscent of the American diner in some accents. The name Dinah was adopted by two …

… commonly used as a nickname for the girls name Audrey— that popular choice which is reminiscent of Old Hollywood glamour was Number 32 for girls last year. Cole—American composer …

Foreign names that are fresh and fun and are not too hard for the English speaker.

… from its Hebrew origins, though it may also come from Ramiel ("thunder of God") or Remiel ("God will have pity"). Additional origins of Ram include it being used as: a …

Future names for a baby girl we may have! Not necessarily names that my husband loves too..

… the Muslims back then (and now). I wanted baby girl to have a name that reminds her of this powerful woman in Islam, and the importance of educating herself on …

… Macpherson was back on the runway and hosting Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model, reminding parents of her son's name. Alternatively, its rise may have more to do …

… to see Gwyniveth in the database! The name is so incredibly elegant and grand, and reminds me a lot of old fairytales and powerful Arthurian princesses! Would likely fit right …

… of time, carrying our hopes for love, joy, and celebration. The hummingbird’s delicate grace reminds us that life is rich, beauty is everywhere, every personal connection has meaning, and …

… Many of the trendiest R names are unisex, such as Rowan, River, Royal, Rory, and Remi. Romilly, Rooney, and Ripley are among the rarer gender-neutral names with the R …

… that are not, we have selected eight names worthy of resurgence. De Weever’s dictionary reminded me of some beautiful Nameberry names that are beginning to gather dust: Abraham (#183 …

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 …

The wait is almost over! The official list of U.S. Most Popular Names of 2017 will be released on twitter by the Social Security Administration on Friday, May 11 …

Unisex names for girls are an ever-widening pool., with more and more names jumping back and forth across gender lines and new gender neutral names minted all the time …

By Dantea, aka Angel Thomas Since Nameberry has done its Christmas post, I thought it would be nice to do one to represent Yule and all the pagans on this …

Psalm became a name by the power of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, who chose it for their younger son in 2019. As a spiritual word name however, it is …

Wren may not be as time-honored a bird name choice as Robin or even Lark, but it's more fashionable and fresh, with a gentle and earthy vibe. Given …

Guest blogger Kathryn Livingston__, author of the essay collection All About Motherhood,  knew you weren’t supposed to name a baby after an old boyfriend.  But she couldn’t resist …

Lucifer is the name of the archangel cast into hell and while theologians disagree on whether he and Satan are separate beings, it long been on the list of forbidden …

Boosted by the eternal Stevie Nicks, sweet and sassy Stevie is quietly trending. Here are some alternatives!

Usually a nickname for Charlotte, Charlie is also popular in its own right. Here are some alternatives!

A list of my favourite unisex names and for Which gender I'd use them for.

Summer names are warm, bright choices that evoke sunny summer days. Whether you want a summer name for yourself or inspiration for a summer-born baby, take our quiz below …

Gender neutral names are susceptible to the same shifts in popularity as traditionally gendered names, but these shifts can differ between the sexes. This makes it more interesting to examine …

The official list of U.S. Most Popular Names of 2013 will be released by the Social Security Administration any day now, and so in advance of the announcement, which …

At Nameberry, we use a combination of data and cultural information to identify current baby name trends and predict future ones. So for our 10th anniversary, we undertook the massive …

Names that sound like they come from the South, either gentility or country, or like they should be said with a Southern accent.

The old and the new combine in the beautiful baby names chosen by our members in July! From sleek modern monikers like Arden and Phoenix to sweet vintage nicknames like …

Guest blogger Michelle Shepherd–Barron tells her baby namer’s remorse story–and after she tried to do everything right. My daughter is 17. I think she’s great. It …

By Meagan at Tulip By Any Name Choose your own name adventure with names off the beaten path–so if you’re looking for some new name direction, here are …

The most popular dog names 2022 are in! Rover released their annual data of the top dog names, and there's a new Number 1 female dog name leading the …

Once upon a time, a lot of baby boys were named after their dads. But while some families still follow this tradition, there are many fewer juniors around than there …

So many names that I like but don't love enough to commit to for our children

Abby Sandel– creator of the wonderful [_AppellationMountain](http://appellationmountain.net) _blog–trawls the web to investigate what unusual names have popped up this week, and found some doozies, from Vash …

By Meagan Burke, TulipByAnyName April is a time for planting, planning, and spring cleaning. The second month of spring, April is budding with hope and offers a lovely bouquet of …

Unique baby names feature heavily in this week’s name news, from fresh word names chosen by high-profile parents to a centuries-old Indian naming tradition. Newest Cele**brity …

A list of names that I think are absolutely adorable on girl dogs. A lot of these work for boys as well.

These names are particularly favored in Scotland but are currently less popular across the rest of the UK. Some are traditional Scottish choices, while others are simply more stylish among …

i have a thing with nine lettered names and plan on having that theme throughout my future children. this is where i keep a list of ones i like.

New York socialite and reality TV star Tinsley Mortimer introduced this name to the mainstream. Following her Gossip Girl cameo in 2008 and the airing of her own show, High …

Juno is an ancient name that feels as fresh as if it had been minted, well, not yesterday, but in 2007. Since the release of the popular indie film Juno …

In her guest blog, Anna Otto, of the popular site Waltzing More Than Matilda, introduces names particular to the land of Oz, explains their origins  and tells us why we …

The official list of U.S. Most Popular Names of 2015 will be released by the Social Security Administration in a matter of days, and so in advance of the …

Strong but sweet, Leah is a classic name that doesn't feel dull or dusty. It's got plenty of dignity, grace, and pluck, making it a solid choice in …

I was writing a note to Nameberry’s editorial staff yesterday, commending them on the great job they’re doing covering baby naming in the age of coronavirus, when I …

It’s a common dilemma. You’ve always loved Liam, but now that you’re expecting, it’s a Top Ten favorite that feels very popular, indeed. Or the only …

Some names are branded “unique” but really they’re not even names and no one would dream of naming their child any of them. Whether it be, pronunciation issues, bullying …

In her second blog for Nameberry, celebrity mom and name lover Natalie Hanson, who has five children with musician husband Taylor, reveals how and why they chose the adventurous Wilhelmina …

Baby boy names that are Strong, Different, Dark, or Unique. May mean things like trouble or darkness