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A feminine version of classic and regal Alexander, Alexandra has been used across the world and across time. Here are some alternatives!

Isabella is one of the classic baby names that are hugely popular right now — perhaps too popular for you. You may love Isabella for its femininity, multiple syllables, or Italian …

… or otherwise – with a pattern like this? At the other end of the inventiveness scale, Olympian diver Tom Daley and screenwriter Dustin Lance Black have welcomed a son, Robert Ray …

I'm not always a big fan of place names, ironic considering I myself am named after a country. Here are a few place names that are just obscure enough …

State capital baby names are inspired by American cities, a trending category of place names for babies. The most popular state capital names for babies on the US popularity list …

A list of all my favorite names for a girl. Some I like as first names some as middles The comment is middles I like with the name :)

… Sylvie — Jason Bateman Mars — Kasie Hunt & Matt Rivera Mint — Romee Strijd Ode Mountain — Jena Malone Olympia Lightning & Thunder — Usain Bolt Onyx Solace — Alanis Morissette Pyllon Joy — Doutzen Kroes Prairie Moon …

It's just some names I like. Maybe for a story, maybe for sims characters. Nothing big. I've already named my kids.

The current top girls name has a Shakespearean pedigree, popular sound, and a variety of nicknames. It's tough to replicate, but here some other names that encompass Olivia's …

… ancient Greek myths, ambrosia (meaning “belonging to the immortals”) was considered the food of the Olympian gods, thought to bring long life and immortality to anyone who consumed it. This …

… Greek mythology, the titans were the ruling gods before the rise of Zeus and the Olympians.  Gemstone middle Jewell softens the powerful first. Beau – Once upon a time, Beau was …

Posh baby names reflect the upper class in Britain over the last thirty years based on peerage birth announcements. These names are uncommon choices in Britain except for among the …

Ancient names that rank inside the Nameberry Top 1000 but outside the US Top 1000

Names fit for a heroine. Female names that either already belong to a strong female character or role model, or sound (to me) like they could belong to one. Weighty …

… for generations and honors several important women to me, especially my mom and both grandmothers.” Olympia “We first thought of Olympia when we’d gone past the due date and …

Russian and romantic, Natalia has ridden up the charts on the coattails of sister Natalie. Here are some alternatives!

Will and Kate are expecting a prince or princess in 2015, but there could be thousands of royal births in the coming year. Confused? Nameberry’s 2015 trend report started …

Of all the names that start with B, those with a “Bo” sound are the biggest trend. The most popular for boys are Bodhi, Beau and Bowen. Beyond them, there …

Ultra feminine and flowy, elegant Arabella is a favorite in the UK and climbing up the charts in the US. Here are some alternatives!

Names of international models that I think exemplify that high-fashion quality of being fresh and spunky, striking and beautiful, eclectic and well-traveled.

all of the girls names that i've ever liked or have interested me. (not all favourites).

Lovely Lydia is one of the first place names, an Austen name, and a New Testament name. There's a lot to love! Here are some alternatives!

By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain Reality television has become a real influence in baby naming. And why not? Hollywood A-listers like Hugh Grant and Owen Wilson might hesitate to …

Athena is the Greek goddess of wisdom, and her name is a beloved favorite, currently ranking #78 in the US and #86 on Nameberry. Here are some similar names!

By Meagan Burke, TulipByAnyName October is filled with crisp autumn days, pumpkin-spiced treats, and inspirational October baby names. From Luicano to Minnie to Noah, we have a delightful assortment …

my top girl names for the year 2017. everything from classic to traditional to very unique.

Celebrity girl names include all the unique, traditional, and inspired names that stars give their daughters. Some celebrity baby girl names, like Gwenyth Paltrow's Apple, have rarely been touched …

By Linda Rosenkrantz and Abby Sandel The Defining Event of 2016 may have been the presidential election, but the political names that hit the headlines –Donald?  Hillary? Bernard?– are unlikely …

By Abby Sandel We know that celebrity baby names can impact the popularity charts for years to come. Way before Emily Blunt welcomed baby Hazel, its choice by Julia Roberts …

Olivia is one of the vintage baby names for girls that have risen to the top of the charts over recent years. If you like Olivia but want a more …

By Linda Rosenkrantz What were the most noteworthy names of the year? To pick the Top 10, we looked at not only baby names, but beyond to include the names …

Fancy girl names are names that feel posh, aristocratic, elaborate, elegant — unique in an upscale way. Many fancy girl names, such as Alexandria and Calliope, are a whole lotta name …

By Kara Blakley As an art historian, my friends and family often like to teasingly debate what I consider to be art, and what not. While that is a discussion …

What are the best and coolest unusual girls’ names?  By best, we mean those that have deep roots, are attractive, can fit into contemporary life, yet are not on the …

Just as there is for baby names, there’s a list of the top names for cats. Cat names are less likely to cross over with baby names than dog …

These are names I adore a lot, that makes me think of exciting characters in a who-done-it mystery, or in a dramatic romance novel.

City names are a special breed among place names used for babies: hip, sophisticated, street smart. Of course, city-bred kids can be named anything at all, but we collected …

by Sophie Kihm I’ve been the Name Guru to the Stars for a while now—long enough that I’m predicting the celebrity names for siblings of the babies …

This week’s news includes gemstone and virtue names for boys, reasons to choose a popular name, fresh names from the 1990s (yes, really), and Boomer Phelps’s little brother …

A nickname lover's list of different but beautiful names and middle names for every type of girl.

Baby names with a patriotic flavor honor the land of the free and the home of the brave. They may be inspired by American ideals, such as Liberty and Justice …

Baby girl names tend to be more adventurous and stylish than boys' names which makes it more confusing to choose the best. There are thousands of wonderful girl names out …

Which baby names will be on top in 2024? If we're speaking literally, you can expect to see the same few names on the tippy-top of the charts …

Our list of 100 baby names that should be on everyone’s list this year includes more choices than in the past of names that are obscure and surprising. That …

Uncommon girl names come from a range of sources and include place names, unusual vintage names, surname names, invented names, and baby names from around the world. Many unique girl …

Names in this category are priestesses and qedeshim, pharaohs and queens, goddesses and oracles, magi and nomads. Colors and textures are sand and onyx, turquoise and copper, lapis and bronze …

Sports baby names celebrate athletic legends past and present. Even though many games and events have been canceled this year (sob!), there’s still lots of inspiration in sporting hero …

By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain How far would you go to find a truly stand-out name for your child? Self-described geek dad Stephen McLaughlin has decided to let …

By Sophie Kihm Celebrities are the taste-makers of the baby name world. Sid and McCoy–two names that were on nobody’s radar screen–now have serious style cred …

Rare place names for babies are those that are undiscovered. Some place names, such as Cayman and Nile, can be used for boys, but most of the rare place names …