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… choice with the familiar sounds of Finley, Wrenley, and Fletcher. Finchley may also be used as a last name and is given to a large district north of London, UK.

names for my mom's baby girl due in October. La, lo and l names mainly.

… considered dowdy and old-fashioned by Americans – Constance and Hubert, for example – are chic in London. A recent review of birth announcements produced this list of names favored by contemporary …

Here are some classic boy names that are slowly becoming more feminine as time passes and society changes

… contemporary, stylish image while retaining connections to the original name's associations with the fashionable London district. This spelling variation remains relatively uncommon, appealing to parents who appreciate the sound …

… Once again, I’m dazzled by the sheer splendor and variety of this list (the London Times has nothing on us!), the intriguing mix of the classic and the creative …

… with the trend of surname-inspired given names. It carries associations with urban sophistication (due to Camden Town in London) while maintaining a versatile quality that works across various settings.

… spelling, Chelsye offers a unique twist with its unexpected 'y' placement. The name carries associations with sophistication and modernity, influenced by the upscale Chelsea neighborhoods in London and New York.

… instrumental in the early James Bond films, painter Wolf Kahn, and the hero of Jack London's 1904 novel The Sea-Wolf, Wolf Larsen. Despite all it has going for …

… Fiona, Liv, Mason, Milo, Olive, and Zeke. Names connected to iconic Disney Channel characters include London, Perry, Raven, and Lizzie. Baby names inspired by Disney Channel characters include the following …

… ranking among the most popular baby names USA for baby girls include Madison, Savannah, Brooklyn, London, Sienna, Dakota, and Aspen. Hudson is the top place name on the boys' side …

… Typically pronounced luh-NEZ-ruh, the softer luh-NES-ruh could work too. The popular London-based football team is named in honor of its origins: the club, in its …

… team. The Den is the stadium where they play, which is located in South Bermondsey, London. The club has been around since 1885, and in this location since 1993. The …

… bracket too. TV host Christina Anstead chose a double place name for her son, Hudson London. And less of this world, NBC news presenter Kasie Hunt named her son Mars …

… Arran. {"sys"=>{"id"=>"0vlVQvG5UlcQBksilJw2Z", "type"=>"Link", "linkType"=>"Entry"}} {"sys"=>{"id"=>"3e4LXntEGtpOnWoHxVMpF8", "type"=>"Link", "linkType"=>"Entry"}} London Telegraph favorites like Wilfred and Jemima, are, unsurprisingly, particularly popular in London! Londoners gravitate …

… United Kingdom’s sister and brother team Harlow and Harlen, to Canada and America’s London Scout. Eden Piper The appellation Eden, meaning “place of pleasure, delight,” of course brings …

By Kara Blakley I recently wrote about some VERy exciting names for girls, and now it’s time for the boys’ list. Recently, Brooke Cussans wrote about PERfect names: a …

African American naming traditions were dramatically influenced by slavery. From the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries between nine and twelve million Africans were shipped to the New World and enslaved …

Chelcee is a feminine name that emerged as a creative spelling variant of Chelsea in the late 20th century. While Chelsea originated as an English place name meaning 'landing place …

Wren, a lilting songbird name, could be the next Robin. Wren entered the Top 1000 for the first time in 2012 and is among the new wave of popular English …

a list of my favorite names based on places (countries, states, cities) for boys and for girls

These are names I like that’s named after a state or any other places around the world.

TBy Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain Choosing a great baby name is a little bit like putting together a puzzle. This week’s baby names in the news – and my, it …

Baby girl name you love but fear is overused? Here are some possible substitutes.

I’m tuning into the Olympics for the British sports names – both those that seem prime for importing to the United States, and those that are just plain interesting.  A …

Uncommon baby names can be unique in an astonishing number of ways. There are those uncommon baby names that are literally unique, absent not only from the US Top 1000 …

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 …

Names that are slightly out there or all the way out. From Bristol to Velvet and everything in-between.

Looking for a girl name that honors a boy name? There are so many possibilities, whatever your style. Feminizations are girl names that build on traditionally male names, or which …

America’s brand new top baby names are here! And while there are some interesting developments at the top of the charts – like Luna ousting modern favorite Harper from the …

Hyperlocal is a word you hear a lot today. There’s hyperlocal news and hyperlocal food, hyperlocal weather and hyperlocal — yeah, baby names. What are the name trends where you …

It’s my job to think about names all day long. (Yes, I have the coolest job ever, and no, I never get bored of baby names). I could talk …

By CaraMichelle This month saw some high-profile August baby name announcements, like those of Scarlett Johansson and Savannah Guthrie, and also such surprising choices as Saint Laszlo and Kiki …

If there’s one British names trend that Berries all over the world have embraced full-heartedly, it’s the old upper class practice of giving children two middle names …

Traditionally girl names that could work for boys or unisex names that boys can reclaim.

Martin is one of those names like Arthur and Vincent and George that is in the process of throwing off its balding middle-aged image to start sounding possible again …

We all know, thanks to Princess Diana’s infamous wedding blunder, that British people like to use lots of middle names.  But it’s not just about quantity: The multiple …

By Zeffy, Baby Names from Yesteryear George Frideric Handel, born in 1685, is considered to be one of the most accomplished opera composers in history. Handel was German born but …

Names and class is a touchy issue, particularly for Americans.  In the U.S., we like to pretend that class doesn’t exist, much less get signaled by factors like …

This name of a town in Scotland, one of the earliest recorded surnames in the whole British Isles, has more vitality than Kelsey. Distinctive in sound with a cool -o …

by CaraMichelle Here is the latest edition of CaraMichelle’s invaluable, comprehensive, monthly list of new starbabies, allowing us to get a broad picture of the May baby names new …

By Aimee Reneau Tafreshi Unusual names are becoming more, well, usual these days, especially for baby girls. Most parents are aware of the Top 1000 baby names, but what do …

Sloane is a sleek, sophisticated surname name that has gradually morphed over to the girls' side. With its distinctive and intriguing sound, Sloane has been in the US Top 1000 …

A list of names for baby girls inspired by countries, cities, towns, and neighborhoods around the world.

The best way to inspire adventure and wonder in your child is to name them after one.

By Cara Michelle If you’re looking for some starbaby inspiration, there’s a sky full of varied choices this month, from Adara to Wolfgang, Torin to Trixie. Among the …

A list of names that are also the names of cities, towns, and/or villages in England and Wales.

For lovers of the 70's punk movement that started in the UK and rocketed to America, these names are sure to give your little punks a reason to rock …

Guest blogger Jennifer Maselli finds herself nursing Baby Name Fever, and the only (elusive) cure is the perfect name. Since finding out that our third and final child – due this …

By Eleanor Nickerson, British Baby Names When I was at University, I was lucky enough to study Ancient History as an undergraduate degree. l found the whole subject absolutely fascinating …