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… not Penelope) and Aria, which just seems too trendy to me. We both like Winifrid (Winnie), but I’m not sure if it is too formal for us, and having …

A list of names for girls with heroic meanings like strong, kind, brave, or honorable.

Very cheerful girl names, happy, delightful, and springy girl names to inspire a happy existence.

… Girl Names Gianna → Ginevra Aurora → Aurelia Penelope → Persephone Aria → Aura Nora → Thea Chloe → Cleo Ellie → Winnie Mila → Mika Avery → Avalon Layla → Liana Abigail → Tabitha Ella → Etta Isla → Isley Eliana → Eliora …

… HOPE poster. The various spellings are additionally reflected in the surnames of astronaut Alan Shepard, "Winnie the Pooh" illustrator Ernest Shepard, actor/playwright Sam Shepard, "A Christmas Story" writer Jean …

Name origin Celtic, Irish, Welsh, Cornish, or Scottish. Rank is under 1000 in US and Nameberry.

… I tell him that someone is called Chris or Dick or Vlad or Zeus or Winnie-the-Pooh, and he accepts that as their string of sounds. Some words can …

… addition, of course, many Edwards—as in Edward Kennedy, have also been known as Teddy. Winnie, Winifred, Winston—Winnie the Pooh, second only to teddy as an ursine icon, was …

This list is names of (or similar to) my great-grandparents and family members before them. I’ve never any of these people, hence my calling them family names, rather …

… a legendary 5th century Welsh princess. She has some lovely nickname possibilities, such as Gwen, Winnie and Nona. Lilwen (f) – The Welsh spelling of Lily is Lili, but particularly distinctive …

… Dorothea — Dottie or Teddie Francesca — Chessy or Frankie Georgia — Gia or Gigi Guinevere — Evie or Winnie Helena — Lena or Nell Henrietta — Etta or Hatsy Jemima — Jemma or Mimi Josephine — Posy …

… from … Seth Meyers.  Then again, with late night talk show hosts choosing great names like Winnie and Jane, maybe it isn’t such a surprise. We’ll get to that …

… as the sunny Sunday yet, but it is on the rise. Vintage nicknames Wendy and Winnie might make it feel more approachable, or, if you love it but find it …

Dixie and beyond - I have a guilty pleasure for names that sound better in a southern accent! Long, nickname-y, even kind of made up ones. Can you think of …

A long list of names that are traditionally used as nicknames for baby girls. Lots of these can be used as full names.

… Nickname Etta feels more 2013, and less doused in pig blood. Winnifred-”Are you a Winnie or a Freddie?”  Dick Halloran asks Jack Torrance’s wife in the Kubrick version …

Names that are cute on their own or that work great as nicknames for longer names!

By Linda Rosenkrantz What’s new? There were two sets of twins among the August baby names announced on the Forums this month, both beautifully balanced: Evelyn Josephine & Ezra Nathaniel …

This is a collection of dog names I've heard at the dog park.... naturally Some people are a bit more creative when it comes to pet names

The names that should be on everyone's list for 2025 are the most stylish up-and-coming choices for the year ahead. We've identified 50 names — sourced from …

This is a list of girl names that are soft sounding and "fairy-like." If you're looking to name a future fairy princess or a cozy reader girly, start …

This will change but these are MY names. You can take them if you like only if we don’t know each other

Recently we looked at girls’ names that we were surprised were below the Top 1000, but that were given to at least 100 babies last year. Today we survey the …

This is a list of names for my book idea set in the 1880s. This probably doesn't make sense to anyone else but me.

By Linda Rosenkrantz Which 2019 baby names follow the hundred-year rule and are ready for a comeback from the 1919 popularity list? At the beginning of each new year …

Wilhelmina might once have been condemned as a clunky relic best left in the past, but a steadily increasing number of parents are dusting it off for their 21st century …

So, I tend to prefer unusual historical or pop culture names for girls over very traditional names. Here are some of my top picks:

A very long list of girls names beginning with the letter W. I hope it comes in handy.

A list of baby girl names that are traditionally used as nicknames. Most of these could be stand-alone names as well.

Once upon a time, in the now distant past, popularity lists–particularly for boys–were teeming with names starting with the letter ‘W’. In 1920, for example, there were twenty …

By Linda Rosenkrantz Like our cousins across the pond, we’ve fallen in love with vintage nicknames for our girls—names like Maisie and Mabel and Sadie and Josie and …

Sugary sweet and adorably vintage, lovely Millie is on the rise. Here are some great alternatives!

By Courtney Ligon St. Patrick’s Day is upon us, and while many of us will at least pretend to be Irish for the day, you may not feel that …

Girls names that are way overdue for their comeback! These are 'grandma' names which would be super cute on a kid.

Most up to date list of favorites. These are names that are actual contenders, no guilty pleasures. This would be the list to choose from for a child born in …

When trying to decide on a name,meaning often plays a part in the process. This list includes names which are not only attractive,but sport a great meaning as …

Long associated with the Churchill family and common in the West Indies, the distinguished Winston is back in style having been slightly neglected in the US after its brief flash …

Celestial names are flying high right now, with the likes of Luna and Stella already firm starbaby favorites — used by the likes of Matt Damon, Ellen Pompeo, Uma Thurman, and …

By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain Americans are more daring when it comes to naming daughters, and the numbers bear this out. In 2013, just over 67% of girls born in …

By Abby Sandel Do celebrity baby names influence the names we choose for our children? Or are the stars just like us, drawn to the same styles and trends that …

As we finish off another year, it's time for the recap of Nameberry's newest arrivals born in 2023! Birth announcements for 93 new Babyberries – 47 girls and 46 …

Tailored girl names that are also feminine are the order of the day. He says Mary. She says Halston. Where’s the middle ground between those two extremes? The Name …

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 …

It’s a long long list of names that i would name my children if i can’t have my favourites

Bouncy and boyish, Scottie was one of the fastest rising names of 2024. Here are some alternatives!

Nameberry 9 by Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain A few months ago, the most controversial name in all of name-dom was Blaer.  Because Iceland assigns genders to names, a girl …

A collection of short(ish) girl names that for one reason or another sound the most cute and adorable to my ears.

Nickname names are becoming very popular. And while the full versions of these names may seem dated, these nicknames are ready for a revival.

Naming a dog and naming a baby, while similar in some respects, are two totally different tasks. We have different requirements for our pet names and our baby names. Children …

Two syllable girl names can be found at both the top of the popularity list with Emma and Ava all the way down to the most unique names for girls …