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… height in the 1940's, coinciding with the popularity of the acerbic movie star Rosalind Russell: it was Number 293 in 1943, but fell off the list in 1978. Uma …

… Linda, Richard, and Teresa. Among the names we expect to bounce back first are Bonnie, Russell, Gloria, and Billy. Wait a generation or two, and given the Hundred Year Rule …

… in sound. For every Sophia and Isabella, there’s a Savannah and Aria. Ciara and Russell Wilson recently welcomed a daughter with a modern romantic girl name: Sienna Princess Wilson …

… parents seeking distinctive names an option with substantial historical roots and positive connotations. Its sound combines strength and softness, with the familiar ending similar to names like Russell or Mitchell.

this is a list of baby names I've collected over the years. some are family names and some are just names i like

… it a certain charm for parents seeking something unusual yet accessible. In contemporary culture, the name may be recognized from the character Beadie Russell in the television series 'The Wire.'

… genuine historical roots and European flair. While uncommon in English-speaking countries, it provides a distinctive alternative to more familiar names like Russell, with a subtle French pronunciation and character.

… Vittoria, Glory, Cleo, and Win — a word name that was recently chosen by Ciara and Russell Wilson for their son. A name meaning victory will always be a winning choice …

… played a Dalton in Inside Man, there was a scholarly Dalton on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Patrick Swayze opened the film Roadhouse by stating "My name is Dalton Russell."

… another on-trend name with retro roots. Boy: August, Charlie, Felix, Finn, Julian, Louis, Oscar, Russell, Spencer, Toby, Walter Girl: Ada, Cora, Fiona, Gemma, Georgia, Helena, Ivy, Phoebe, Poppy, Ruthie …

… Armstrong pronounced his first name as Lewis. Nickname/middle name Lou is making a comeback for girls (as in Keri Russell's Willa Lou), so why not Lew for boys?

Here are the top first names for baby due in May, 2019. So many lovely names to choose from, and so much fun!

Cool, but uncomplicated to say, hear and spell. Usually 1-2 syllables with no tricky parts.

Names inspired by Tolkien that aren't too flashy, yet still retain some of the Legendarium's magic.

… alongside singer Aguilera and Orphan Train novelist Baker Kline. Previous bearers include British poet Christina Rossetti and Australian novelist Christina Stead. While Christina is out of style across Europe and …

… Peter Fonda played a Wyatt in the seminal film "Easy Rider. Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell were among the first celebs to use Wyatt for their son born in 1986 …

The following names are taken from Ancestry.com and Find-A-Grave records classified under Antarctica (which can include Bouvet Island and the French Southern Territories).

The names that are really on the shortlist for any future baby boys. At least hopefully.

… is better known to history as Leon Trotsky. Leon (LAY-on) has been the name of three French prime ministers, while Leon Russell (born Claude) is a respected singer-songwriter.

… a touch of irony). Celebrities including Annabeth Gish, Joshua Morrow, John Rich, Finola Hughes and Russell Young, have used Cash for their sons, and as of 2024, it is a …

Names inspired by the London Rail Network, which includes the London Underground (Tube), the London Overground, the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), Thameslink, and various other rail companies operating within Greater …

… Chas/Chaz. Lately, Charles has been resuscitated by many celeb parents, from Jodie Foster to Russell Crowe, honoring a distinguished history dating back to the emperor Charlemagne—the original Charles …

… couples like Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas, Chloë Sevigny and Siniša Mackovic, and Ciara and Russell Wilson all revealing their expecting babies later this year. Here, my top picks for …

… array of beautiful ballerina names of many different nationalities. A hundred years ago, the Ballets Russes began presenting their first performances in Paris.  Comprised predominantly of expatriate Russians, the fledgling …

We’ve seen Disney names fly from the screen onto birth announcements—just think of Ariel after The Little Mermaid.  But what about those in the Pixar pix, both pre …

By Kate at Sancta Nomina (Katherine Morna Towne) We can all think of people we’d be proud to have our children named after (beloved grandmothers, influential mentors) and those …

They’re not like those jaunty Irish surnames that kind of jump out and hit you in the face–no way you could see Finnegan or Donovan as anything else …

If you were to go solely by the tabloids, you might think that every celebrity’s baby boy was given the name of a New York borough or a Disney …

Trying to find that perfect name, like everyone else. After trying for so long I'm finally with child. Mommy is basically Jade from Victorious or April from Parks and …

By Abby Sandel What a busy week! There’s been a royal birth – no, not that royal birth. A candy entrepreneur welcomed colorfully named twins. A reality star gave birth …

The following list includes uncommon/interesting yet usable names mean dog, wolf, fox, or some other canine.

Parents’ desire to use uncommon boy names is relatively recent. Historically, sons were given family names passed down through generations, but over time, the emphasis has shifted from tradition to …

These names are all old fashioned, but still fresh. Some are pretty unique, but I don't think they're crazy.

By Tara Ryazansky Everyone from pop royalty to reality stars to actual royalty seems to be expecting at the moment. I look forward to when the birth announcements start rolling …

Names of the protagonists of every movie I've watched so far in 2017, updates as I watch more.

Many parents are looking for baby names that are not too popular but not too unusual, not too trendy but also not too weird. In search of names that strike …

A companion to my girls list, with names common in the 30s to the 60s.

By Kelli Brady of NameFreak!__ A couple of months ago, I attended a Sock Hop with my daughter. It was loads of fun and inspired me to delve into the …

Names I find unique and/or intriguing. Not a huge fan of the most popular names. I prefer creative, curious, and some international names, though the occasional trendy choice slips …

By Linda Rosenkrantz There’s a new novel out that’s attracting quite a bit of attention titled Vanessa and Her Sister, the story of the Stephen sisters, Vanessa and …

Max, the name of both the child hero and the young actor who plays him in Where The Wild Things Are, is one of the hottest names for boys these …

By Denise K. Potter This Sunday February 2nd, the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos will go head-to-head at Super Bowl XLVIII. And while the U.S.A. is …

By Linda Rosenkrantz The HBO show Girls is back, and whether you love it, hate it, or couldn’t care less, you’ve got to admit that it has probably …

Here are names I have suggested in forum posts for actual real-life intended use. (View my fictional list to see just how crazy some of my other suggestions are …

A list of all of names from the original Gossip Girl series for all my Upper East Siders

Even though Australian baby names are a lot like British names, they do also have their own distinctive flavor.  The blend of cultures Down Under and the strong presence of …

Last month we looked at the newest word names for girls. From Alannis Morrisette’s Onyx Solace to Nicky Hilton Rothschild’s Lily–Grace, word names are everywhere – both the …

By Clare Bristow This week’s news includes celebrity baby names with impact, inspiration from real-life birth announcements, and how sports fans name their kids. Long-expected starbaby names …

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No really, how does anyone name a boy? At this point we might just have to start using our spare girls names! But here are some we think are 'familiar …