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… to benefit somewhat from the success of other Fran names—especially girls Frances, Francine and Frankie. It’s in the mid-400s on both the SSA and NB lists. Jackson …

… another feminine name with a spunky, boyish nickname could be the sweet spot? Think Frances "Frankie," Rosemary "Romee" (a fun nod to your style!), Louisa "Lou," Clementine “Clem,” Georgia "Georgie …

… Betty could be the new Maggie. FRANCES – Sweet and straightforward Frances becomes spirited Franny or Frankie. GENEVIEVE – Margaret and Genevieve both sit outside of the current Top 100, instantly familiar …

… That year, Frank fell to #327 – a new low for the enduring name.  Franklin and Frankie were up, though – more hints that parents are willing to skip the old reliables …

… and middle names for starbaby girls. Pepper was the main player, chosen by Christina and Frankie Ballard for their daughter Pepper Lynn, and used in the middle by Abby Elliott …

… a comeback as a sincere word name, piggy-backing on the new popularity of nickname Frankie—and even as a tribute to Frank Sinatra. Or Frank Ocean (born Christopher). Hip …

… attention lately, as classics worthy of revival. Parker – Speaking of Fran– names, British pop star Frankie Sandford – born Francesca – is a new mom, with footballer boyfriend Wayne Bridge.  She’s …

American names for girls, in the context of this list, means names that are American in origin. They are often modern invented names like Kaylee or Janae. American names for …

We answer three quick-fire questions from readers looking for a trendsetting yet under-the-radar girl name, a nickname-able sibling name for Teddy, and one Berry wondering if …

A long list of boys names beginning with the letters F through J. I hope it is useful.

The time has rolled around again when I get to do one of my favorite things—browse through the Birth Announcement Forum and get to see a snapshot of the …

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 …

Paige writes: I am welcoming a second baby girl in February and having so much trouble with her name. Her big sister is Rose Teresa,and goes by Rosie. I …

TV Mom names take their inspiration from the perfect (and sometimes highly imperfect) television mothers who typically vacuumed in heels and cooked their children hot lunches. Names that honor these …

It was a week chock full of birth announcements. Some weeks it feels like classic baby names carry the day. Other times, creative baby names reign. But sometimes – maybe most …

trending names for baby girls and baby boys

After making us wait an agonzing extra three weeks this year, The Office of National Statistics has finally released the top names in England and Wales in 2015. Once again …

Trendy and bright, Blakely is one of the popular names of the post-Ashley era. Here are some alternatives!

Great nicknames can transform a solid, distinguished classic into a cuddly name for a child – and still leave plenty of room to grow! Kalli and her family have used this …

Disney Channel baby names are appearing not only on television but on birth certificates. These names have become more popular since the Disney Channel's debut in 1983. Disney Channel …

Names of the cast and characters on the Disney Channel show 'The Suite Life of Zack and Cody'

Unisex girl names — did we get that right? Yep, these are names that are given mainly to girls but still feel unisex. Many parents love this style for their daughters …

Want to know the most gender-neutral nonbinary baby names? Depending where you live, they could be anything from Amani to Zen. The most nonbinary names in the US are …

By Clare Green This week’s news includes some of the rarest names of the year, what’s hot in Australia, what’s banned in Italy, and a girl named …

The very best baby names of 2017 are an eclectic bunch, incorporating classic names and modern names, unusual baby names along with the stylish and popular baby names 2017. If …

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 …

I was asked by a magazine interviewer recently why I thought some vintage names come back and others don’t. Why Cora and Flora and not Dora? Why Edward and …

By Sophie Kihm Like any name nerd, I am utterly fascinated by the world of celebrity baby names. Bold choices without backlash, five middle names, starting international trends? It’s …

Cute celebrity baby names are having a moment. Hailey and Justin Bieber recently welcomed a son named Jack Blues, and Nara Smith named her daughter Whimsy Lou, which is so …

What are as the hottest 2010 baby names trends?  Here, our 15 top picks: MOST FASHIONABLE CONSONANT L, by far, with the booming fashionableness of almost every L name for …

These names are the top unisex baby names on Nameberry, meaning names that are often used for both boys and girls. Many of them are relatively new names that don …

Names for little ladies I come across that I like, very simple and very weird all together.

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

By CaraMichelle There was an exceptionally long list of new starbabies born in July, and here is CaraMichelle’s comprehensive rundown. Among the highest profile arrivals were Charlize Theron‘s …

by Linda Rosenkrantz The celebrity factor was already a major influence on baby names when Nameberry was born in 2008, but over the past decade the celebrity culture has exploded …

Unique celebrity dog names are even more ubiquitous than unique celebrity baby names. The rules for baby names may have loosened, but there are no rules for dog names. Number …

Have you been playing along in our weekly celebrity baby name contest on Instagram? Each week I choose a celebrity couple profiled in my column and explain my predictions, and …

Curated December 2023 as a list of names I have loved this year. Some of these names, such as Raine, are names I'd prefer for middle names.

Just a random bunch of usual and unusual names all mixed together. The only thing that ties them together is that I enjoy them all!

Gender-bending baby names cross gender boundaries. Some of them are more popular for boys, others for girls, and some are so rare they could go either way. See what …

Attitude names for boys take the idea of cool baby names one step further: they're a little bit badass, a little bit distinctive, and a whole lot cool. Cool …

These are all boys' names I've used in creative writing projects. All of them are names I enjoy and wouldn't mind seeing more of in the real world.

What are America's next top baby names, the future favorites that nobody is using today? A few generations ago, in 1980, names like Luna and Luca, Kennedy and Maverick …

Most of you are on Nameberry to find a baby name. Others are looking for either a fictional character or a pet name. (Or are just crazy about names!) But …

By Arika Okrent, mentalfloss.com The Social Security website has data on the thousand most popular baby names for boys and girls going back to 1880, when John and Mary …

By Sophie Kihm This month of celebrity pregnancy announcements was quite eclectic. We have some celebs who go all out with their baby name choices–yes Geri Halliwell, I’m …

Short names, nickname names, one or two syllables, short and sweet, nickname proof, easy to pronounce and spell, light and simple, vintage charm, girly.

Golden Retriever names are particularly well-suited to the yellow-colored, friendly dog breed. Options include names that mean gold or yellow such as Goldie and Cyrus, all-American names …

Cute boy names mix up the informal and the unexpected. They're names sometimes found on comic strip characters and pets — such as Sonny and Dash — but most of the …

By Sophie Kihm We’re only two months into 2017, and already we have been blessed with the two best pregnancy announcements of the year (dare I say decade?). Yes …