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Names I love .. i have multiple lists on nameberry My list of names for Nameberry 2019!

This is a list of names that are two syllables, start with "E," and end in the "a" sound; therefore, they can be used as alternatives to Emma.

This is a list of names that all start with "em;" therefore, they could be used as alternatives to the name Emma.

… occupations, in particular the ones relating to the creative arts, and the stories behind those patronages. How did a thirteenth century nun get to be the patron saint of TV …

It was an intriguing question posed over on the forums: What would your children be named, if your partner had complete control? In my case, my husband would have chosen …

By Pamela Redmond Satran There’s a new generation of names popular in Paris, all fresh and chic-sounding beyond the French borders.  Will they translate to the English-speaking …

… enough calls of “Roscoe!” and “Lulu!” to think you’ve accidentally wandered into the dog park. Still, I say we stop piling on parents who named their kids Atticus. Recently …

Names with negative meanings are not top of every parent’s list, but does that mean they’re evil names? Each year, hundreds of new babies get names that some …

In a recent blog, one half of the Nameberry partnership suggested ten neglected names–five for girls and five for boys– names that aren’t receiving the attention or popularity …

Parker was one of the first fashionable surname-occupational name-first names, rising for boys through the 80s and now in the Top 100. The baby names here give you …

Recent years have seen bold word names rise up the US charts, with Chosen, Truce, and Halo being notable examples. There are plenty more unexpected options appearing in the stats …

We have two daughters, Charlotte and Adeline. We're trying to select a name to pair nicely with our daughters'. We're looking for a first name. The middle and …

Are you a parent expecting a girl? I hope she will be the sweetest thing you ever did see. Here are some feminine names that are simply too lovable and …

My partner and I have that kind of naming relationship where I come up with lots of names and he says "No". Sigh. I have always loved Theo, but that …

sometimes you just wanna categorize all the names you have used so far a a a

Update on the popular Zoya nail polish list, since first posted there as been hundreds of added names I've missed. All even more unexpected and trendy. Best of all …

Update on the popular Zoya nail polish list, since first posted there as been hundreds of added names I've missed. All even more unexpected and trendy. Best of all …

If it seems like more celebrities are changing their babies' names these days, that's because they are. Incidents of starbaby name changes have gone up since 2020, in part …

By Brooke Cussans, Baby Name Pondering The ‘Doctor Who‘ Christmas special aired on Christmas Day, so I thought this would be  a good time to follow up my Fiftieth Anniversary …

By K. M. Sheard, Nook of Names Here is the second part of Kay Sheard’s extensive rundown of names from Dickens that might work best for babies. Lupin — believe …

Don't be one of those idiots who uses yooneek or krey8ive spellings. Your child will hate you.

This is a collection of dog names I've heard at the dog park.... naturally Some people are a bit more creative when it comes to pet names

The question of the week: Are you and your partner in sync when it comes to baby names? Do you have the same general style?  How would you describe it …

by Tara Ryazansky It seems like I can’t check my email or stand in a grocery store line these days without being bombarded with images of pregnant celebrities.  I …

By Tara Ryazansky The roster of US athletes hoping to compete in the Olympic games is a name list as diverse as the nation itself.  Here I have curated a …

By Tara Ryazansky The men hoping to compete for the US Olympic Team have names that are just as winning as the women.’s  I put together a list of …

One thing we’re finding really mesmerizing about our gorgeous new Top 1000 U.S. names page is how easy it is to read across each line and compare the …

Names ending in -a are popular for girls, but there are loads of names ending in -a that are used for boys too.

Names ending in -a are popular for girls, but there are loads of names ending in -a that are used for boys too.

Description of the 25 most frequently used names for both male and female names between 1690-1700 as documented in parish records. Extracted from Scott Smith-Bannister's "Names and …

Happy St Patrick’s Day! Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhuit! Today we’re celebrating Irish baby names of all kinds, from well-loved favorites to those that deserve more love …

When we published our first baby-naming book Beyond Jennifer & Jason in 1988, we introduced the idea of sibling names: that the names of your second, third, and subsequent children …

We’ve looked at some of the trends in movie character names of Hollywood’s Golden Age – the widespread use of nickname names and boys’ names for girls and place …

My husband and I talked about names on our first date. Me being me, that might not seem so surprising. But it was years before Beyond Jennifer & Jason, and in …

By Linda Rosenkrantz We’re now at Part 3 (Part 2 for girls) in our hunt for lost nickname names worth reappraising and this time it’s girls’ names that …

By Emily Cardoza There is no play that illustrates the biting wit of Oscar Wilde better than The Importance of Being Earnest. And with a pun on names central to …

Yes, four—count ‘em, four!—sets of twinberries born in the short month of February! That means beautiful twin names for two girl pairs and two girl/boys: Eloise Briar …

By Abby Sandel What’s popular in Paris? When it comes to French baby names, Lou rules. Louise has held the top girls’ spot for eight years running, while Louis …

by Pamela Redmond Satran Welcome to the thrilling and mysterious world of parenthood.  And welcome too to the new and radically different world of baby names. In the interest of …

A list of places names based in the US, that I think would makes great names for a baby boy. Some are more well know and others a little more …

A list of places within the US that I think would make lovely names for girls. Some are more popular names and others a little more daring. This list comprises …

As we wrap up 2023, it's time to highlight some of the gorgeous new names added to our forever-expanding Nameberry database. Our team is constantly adding new names …

This week Nameberry Style columnist Elisabeth Wilborn, who also authors You Can’t Call It It and The Itsy Factor, picks the most stylish summer shoes for your little one …

By K. M. Sheard, Nook of Names Charles Dickens is probably the greatest of all nineteenth century novelists — and a contender for the greatest novelist of all time. His works …