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… goes — so long as it feels personally meaningful to you and the honoree. Actor Jonathan Tucker has twins named India Moss and Hayes Taj, honoring his wife Tara’s Indian …

… 58.3% 20. Beckham — 58.2% 21. Knox — 58.2% 22. Daxton — 57.8% 23. Tucker — 57.6% 24. Kashton — 57.4% 25. Dallas — 57.3% Statistical analysis by Daniel …

… Perego Ella & Alexander — Amal & George Clooney Estere & Stella — Madonna India Moss & Hayes Taj — Tara & Jonathan Tucker Lozen Orianna Judith & Vittorio Genghis — Hope Solo & Jerramy Stevens Moroccan & Monroe — Mariah Carey & Nick …

… Parker, Skylar, Spencer, Walker, Wilder Boy: Baker, Cooper, Decker, Fisher, Fletcher, Porter, Sumner, Tanner, Thatcher, Tucker What are your predictions? Leave a comment here or weigh in on our forums!

Names that would make good surnames (or already are surnames), mostly for character creation, but whatever floats your boat.

By Linda Rosenkrantz May was an extraordinary month in the Nameberry Birth Announcement forums. We had a girl named Tully, boys called Godric and Endymion and Ignatius, middle names Lilac …

With the 2016 British names data fresh off the press, it’s always interesting to have a look at how this data compares to that of our American cousins. Though …

Quick! Look up at the top of this page at the Nameberry Ticker. See it there, above the striped line — the thing that moves from left to right, broadcasting which …

There's little more important than one's own name, so I'm keeping a few tucked away for my future babies.

By Abby Sandel It was a big week for celebrity birth announcements, and the names of the new arrivals are noteworthy. Welcome, York and Freddie, Talon and Florence. Bold and …

by Shanti Knight In my relatively short lifetime of  23 years, reactions to my name, both my own and those of others, have taken quite a journey. In the beginning …

Notice anything different? After two years, an eon in web time, nameberry has a new design with lots of fresh ways for you to navigate our thousands of pages of …

British celebrity baby names often include quirky, charming choices. Jamie and Jools Oliver are expecting baby #5! The celebrity chef and his model-turned-designer wife are known for choosing …

By Abby Sandel If there’s one rule of modern baby naming, it might be this: expect to tell your story. “How did you choose her name?” is one of …

We’ve looked across history and geography at the men and women whose inventions have affected our lives—in both major ways (the electric light bulb, the elevator)  and minor …

By Nancy Man A baby name becomes trendy for one generation. For the next two generations, while those initial babies are parent-aged and grandparent-aged, you can expect the …

By Shannon R. Many people select a name for their child based mainly on the way the name sounds. If it’s appealing to them, that’s all that’s …

In the Nameberry 9 this week, Appellation Mountain‘s  Abby Sandel discovers some forgotten classics and some interesting  new possibilities among the newsiest names. It’s been a quiet week …

By Luke Williamson Looking into Biblical names? You don’t need to limit yourself to those that have always belonged to people. Check out the place names! Place names often …

Nameberry 9 by Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain As the year draws to a close, we have a bumper crop of celebrity birth announcements to celebrate. The newest arrivals answer to …

By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain From Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil’ Kim to a previously anonymous mom in Alaska, some parents are thinking big when it comes to baby names …

Dorothy writes: We have six children: - James Alexander - Jason Matthew - John Nicholas - Hannah Caitlin - Kathryn Elizabeth - Abigail Grace We are expecting boy/girl twins and just cannot come up with …

Considering changing your baby's name? You're not alone! A few weeks after their son's birth in February 2022, Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott announced that they had …

By Sophie Kihm It’s been a trend in recent years for celebrities to delay the release of their baby’s name—usually for a few weeks, even months. However …

Famous violinist-conductor Pinchas Zuckerman is the most famous modern bearer; the biblical Pinchas was the son of Eleazar and the grandson of Aaron -- both preferable name choices.

I am a sucker for classics and timeless boys names! From “Henry” to “Laurence,” here are some of my favorites.

Names of birds, names that mean "bird", I'm just a sucker for bird names, okay?

If you know me, you know that I’m an absolute sucker for soft male names. I can’t help it. Kind people should have kind-sounding names, so why …

If Sam can make it as a girl's name, why not Max? Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's eldest daughter Maxima goes by Max, but you could also use it …

By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain I’m a sucker for tradition. My personal shortlist is packed with moldy oldies: Caradoc and Marguerite, Edith and Asa.  If forced to choose Jaxon …

By Sophie Khim 2017 was a rock-star year for celebrity pregnancies and birth announcements. Mark Zuckerberg, Serena Williams, and Mindy Kaling all welcomed daughters this year. Beyoncé and …

Though associated traditionally (and fashionably) with boys, it has been used occasionally for girls as well – by Garth Brooks, Nicolas Cage, and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, for example. But August …

This week, Appellation Mountain’s  Abby Sandel comes up with some powerful new name ideas for your superbaby girl. Women’s history month draws to a close just as Sucker …

Once again, the amazing CaraMichelle has searched far and wide to put together this comprehensive international list of Hollywood, European and Internet royalty.  Some observations: Though introduced as simply Max …

Max names were one of the hottest trends for boys in the mid-2010s, and are still very popular. The girl versions haven't seen so much love, unfortunately. (Or …

Ok I’m going to be real here..girly girl names are not all that and a slice of cake! Yes I understand that everyone has their own preference, but …

By Clare Bristow This week’s news includes a high-profile starbaby, cool surname names for brothers, and names inspired by the Middle Ages and the night sky. Welcome, August …

By Aviva Rosenberg As an Orthodox Jew living in America, with family and friends in Israel, my perspective on Hebrew baby names is very different than the average. You might …

Jackie writes: We’re expecting baby #4 in early February – it’s a girl! – and are totally stuck on a name. We already have three children: Eleanor Casey, called Ellie …

Mark has the rare appeal of a strong, sleek name with a minimalist modern feel and ancient roots. The name Mark is taken from the Roman god of war Mars …

Nathan is an Old Testament name that's ranked among the Top 100 names for boys for 50 years, and could well stay there for another 50. Strong, solid, and …

By Linda Rosenkrantz 2017 was an interesting though somewhat serene in the starbaby world, with few celebrity baby names crying out to be called outrageous. George and Amal Clooney set …

According to the latest baby name data from the SSA, the pool of baby names chosen by new parents in the US has never been wider. The percentage of babies …

By CaraMichelle Although there aren’t too many A-listers on the starbaby list this month, there are some interesting choices, such as LeBron James‘s daughter Zhuri Nova, and …

Cowboy names are defined by their brawny and casual qualities. Think Cord or Luke — names that are hardy and masculine, with a sense of informality. Gentleman cowboy names are just …

The Nameberry 9 by  Abby Sandel of Appellation Mountain Are we becoming more tolerant of creative names? My kids’ friends and classmates are a diverse lot, and their names reflect …