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… foot friend in the eponymous movie Hazel from Watership Down by Richard Adams–the gentle oldie that Julia Roberts jumpstarted interest in Ivory Monroe, from the comic By the Tail …

Names from children's books are among the most popular literary names right now. Popular names Eloise, Sawyer, and Madeline are among the hottest baby names from beloved children's …

… as Wilder and Hawk. Vintage Names: 100-year-old Names That Sound New Again This oldie-but-goodie, in every sense of the phrase, continues to attract thousands of readers …

Like X, but looking for an alternative? Look no further. Here you’ll find alternatives to popular names in the US and England. The names are given in the gender …

… to crack the Top 100 again only 27 years later at #88. Hazel is another oldie but goodie. She was in the Top 100 between 1886 and 1936, with her …

I love literary names! This is a list of names I like, usually from books I like. I typically lean towards science fiction, fantasy, mythology, and similar categories, but these …

… Ianthe JenJoy Juna Klee Leeloo Linsley Lorca Luigia Mandana Marilla Minniemarie (love it!) Muriella Ninon Ollitia Orly Oxana Panama Patrina Pavia Peternelle Piri Ravenna Romana Sidonie Sixtine Snow Sono Tavia …

… a whole raft of sibilant-ending names. Some are recent imports, some are newly revitalized oldies, others are unusual nature or place or word names.  Taken together, with their fresher …

… back onto the girls’ Top 1000 list—after a 41-year hiatus. GOLDIE—Another golden oldie, Goldie was chosen for their daughters by Ione Skye and shoemeister Steve Madden. It …

Liam, an Irish short form of classic William, is currently the top boys name in the US. Here are some alternatives!

… hasn’t become more common. Garrick is even more obscure. The given name of Mr. Ollivander, Diagon Alley’s storied wandmaker, Garrick is a rarity with some history, briefly popular …

Fusion names can include vintage names with modern twists; contemporary choices which share classic or vintage sounds; modern names with vintage nicknames; and vintage names that sound more modern that …

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

… She’s the mother to the spectacularly named sisters Penn Lily, Pilot Maile, and Poet Olli.  More proof that creative people choose really thoughtful and interesting names for their children …

It's so easy to find elaborate names fit for a princess, but harder to find similarly stylish names for boys. Here's a list of enchanting names for boys …

By Angela Mastrodonato of Upswing Baby Names The Victorian nickname trend that’s hot in the U.K. is getting attention in the U.S.—for girls. The Brits have …

Guest blogger and Sweden native Sarah–known to us Berries as Svea–  gives us some insight on the trends behind the list of most popular Swedish baby names. Being a …

Although J is the most popular initial for boys, girl names that start with J are less common than you might think. There are only two in the US Top …

Compilation of best usable names with the letter V included within - OR with a V sound - but not starting with letter "V". (That is another list!)

Do you Love Longer Names? With a European or Mythical feel then I think you might like these names!!

By Linda Rosenkrantz A hearty Happy Father’s Day to the celebs who welcomed new babies during the first half of 2015, in particular the dads who put a lot …

After decades of classic Thomases and Timothys, Richards and Roberts, nothing sounded cooler in the sixties and seventies than a sleek, new, single-syllable name.  I’m not talking about …

By Hannah Young I am name obsessed. When I am reading at bedtime to my eight-year old son, I will pause as we encounter new characters, “Hmm … Polly, that …

Everyone knows the name of Amelia Earhart, but how many others do we know of the equally daring female pilots—then called aviatrixes– who made their mark during the early …

Nameberry's editors, writers, regulars, and visitors have so many favorite unique names that any list is certain to miss thousands of wonderful suggestions. These are drawn from the answer …

Four syllable boy names are led in the US, as well as in many other countries, by strong international favorites Alexander and Sebastian, which both make the Top 20 boy …

Gwyneth Paltrow's Apple may still be the most famous case, but these days she's far from the only celebrity offspring with a word name. Today, there are enough …

Male names for characters in fantasy settings, some are from mythology or fantasy fiction, great for OCs(original characters) or PCs(player characters).

The most popular European boy names in the US are typically Spanish or Italian in origin and follow the trend of boy names ending in O. Other European names for …

Eastern European names span the vast cultures of Eastern Europe, from Latvian and Lithuanian to Romanian and Russian. Among the most popular baby names across Eastern Europe right now are …

Girl names ending in -ia include dozens of popular choices, led by Number 2 Olivia. Along with Olivia, other popular girl names ending in ia in the Top 10 include …

Four-syllable boy names provide the perfect balance for a short surname and may impart an elaborate style on your son's name. Boy names with four syllables include a …

Girl names ending in I include numerous wonderful options. Naomi is the most popular girl name ending with I right now. Along with Naomi, other girl names in the US …

The ultimate Wizarding World baby names, including names from Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and a few names that fit in.

Boy names ending in D include several classic and dashing choices David is the top boy name ending with the letter D right now. Along with David, other boy names …

Literary names, drawn from the characters in books for both adults and children as well as from the names of well-loved authors, are gaining in popularity. Literary names can …

Vintage, ethereal, storybook-ish, and fantasy names for all your vintage, ethereal, storybook-ish, and fantasy name needs.

A long list of names for me to use for characters in anything I wanna create.

Here are my favorite unique ish girl names. There's a lot haha enjoy!! Why do these descriptions have to be 15 words??

my favorite cool and mostly unique boy names and their respective rankings. Thank you, enjoy!

A personal list of names consisting of word-names, animals, nature and the sun/moon (not individual moons, just our personal moon)

A compilation of names that begin (and) or end with the LETTER or SOUND of "O".

This is a list of classic and unusual character names for men. There is a wide variety of different names here for all different kinds of characters.

Unique celebrity baby names might seem like a redundancy: Aren't most celebrity baby names unique? Not really, but we may most attention to the rare, uncommon, unusual, and unique …