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By CaraMichelle A substantial list of celebrity babies were born last month, including such A-listers as Sam Worthington’s Rocket Zot, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biels’ son Silas Randall …

This week’s news includes Christmas babies, thankful names for miracle babies, and inspiration from high society. Christmas birth announcements: Angel and Santa While some of us were enjoying mince …

This Slovene short form of Tatjana is now more popular among babies than its mother name.

Jolly Holly has always been among the favorite names for Christmas babies, evoking the symbolic shrub with dark green leaves and bright red berries. And Holly is the flower for …

Loyalty is one of the Modern Virtue Names rising precipitously for babies in recent years, used last year for nearly 300 children, about 85 percent of them girls. Loyalty may …

Loris is a theoretically-unisex name virtually never used for any babies these days.

The biblical Seraiah may have been male, but all the modern babies named Serayah or Seraiah are female, some inspired by actress Serayah McNeill of Empire.

In Germany, Jannis outranks its parent name, Johannes. Virtually no American babies were given the name in the last year on record.

Fargo as a baby name? Though we haven't heard of any babies named for this frigid North Dakota city, it's certainly on the map of possibilities.

Part of a group of similar midcentury names rarely given to babies today.

There are lots of Kathy moms and grandmas but very few babies, most of whom are now called Kate or Katie.

A vintage choice in Japan that is not currently fashionable for babies.

The rugged name Hawk has seen a spike in use for babies recently, but not its more long-winded cousin. Sparrowhawk could be an excellent surprise middle name, though.

Iceland is a futuristic place name that works as well for babies as Ireland. We predict it's going to be one of the top baby names of 2050, along …

For the characters of a post-apocalyptic story or the babies who need a badass name.

The most common Millennial (and "Zillennial") names — names given to babies born between the years 1982 and 2004 — are Jessica, Ashley, and Amanda for girls, and Michael, Christopher, and Matthew …

my favourite names for my future babies, from my favourite stories and for characters in my own work.

Marian names used in 2020 for more than 5 babies. Included my favourites Names like Mary

Choosing names for hypothetical babies is always fun — why do you think I got into this business? — but when you’re actually expecting, the pressure is on. Suddenly you’re …

by Pamela Redmond Satran Some parents want their babies to be beautiful, some put an upbeat disposition first, while others wish most for an intelligent child. If you’re interested …

Our members welcomed ten bouncing new babies to the Nameberry family in August: six girls and four boys. Strong links to heart, home and heritage run through all of the …

The name of a venerated 19th century poet and martyr in the Bábí and Bahá'í faiths. She was an early proponent of women's rights, famously removing her veil …

The longer Lucky has seen increased use in the US, with 100 babies given the offbeat word choice in a recent year. Now, succinct Luck, equally associated with good fortune …

Kyoto is a Japanese city name not yet on the map for babies, but why not?

Stevie Wonder was born Steveland, but it's not likely that many other babies will follow.

There are two lovely Portlands, in Maine and Oregon, but not many babies with their name.

She'd better be. Merry is one of the classic names for Christmas babies.

Fiji is a pleasingly quirky place name that's been little used for babies, but could work for either a boy or girl. Though it has been used quite a …

Biblical names have been in style for babies since the 1960s, with Noah and Jacob rising to the Number 1 rankings for boys in the US. Bible names for girls …

Some names are in consideration for future babies, some are pure fantasy and they've just captured my attention. :)

Middle names have become standard for babies, with one middle name the convention in the US though two middle names are becoming more usual following the example of the British …

Greek goddess names are trending for 21st century babies, combining ancient roots with august namesakes and distinctive style. Some names of the Greek goddesses are well-known in the contemporary …

Names meaning life may appeal to parents of babies of either gender, but the girls' names that mean life are particularly appealing. Life — or lively or vivacious or energetic — is …

Nameberry’s latest batch of beautifully named babies are here! These are the combined birth announcements for February and March from our Berry community. The names chosen by our newest …

New parents — those who haven't spent much time around today's babies — may not be up on today's trending boy names. Does this sound like you? You might …

By Meagan Burke (http://names for December babies.) can be drawn from a range of inspirational sources, including but not limited to holiday festivities. December gets its name from the …

The most popular names in Israel among Jewish babies in 2023 were Abigail and David, both classic choices that are also a popular in the United States. Along with Abigail …

This week’s news includes big bold names for celebrity babies, what’s hot in Canada and the Channel Islands, and musings on why we all love baby names so …

Among the Ewe people of Ghana and Togo, Yao is the name for babies born on Thursday.

A rare unisex word/virtue name that is currently given to around 10 babies of each gender per year in the US. It could make for an unexpected route to …

A rare unisex word/virtue name that is currently given to around 10 babies of each gender per year in the US. It could make for an unexpected route to …

Christmas is a day name long and quietly used as a name for babies born at Christmas. Prettier and more modern than Noel or Noelle.

Barbee is a whimsical feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Barbie or Barby, which themselves are diminutive forms of Barbara. The name Barbara originates from Greek, meaning …

This spelling of Tiffany would be a one-of-a-kind choice for babies today. At its peak, Tiffiney was used for 63 baby girls in 1981.

Gender neutral names are red-hot in recent years for babies and pets alike. Names that make the Top 100 for both female and male cats include Charlie, Oreo, Salem …

Badass names for cats are hot, just like they are for babies. Badass names with attitude, swagger, and sass underscore your feline's natural speed and aggression. Along with popular …

Maybe just for book characters- not actual babies. Either because: 1.They have been ruined for me by people I know 2. They are pretty but not wearable 3.They …

Gen Z names, the most popular names for babies born from 1997 to 2012, are led by Emily and Jacob, according to a new study by Nameberry. The watchword for …

An old Biblical name more often used in its modern form, Avishag, among Jewish babies in Israel.

While we don't see many parents adopting Otter as a name for their own babies, Zooey Deschanel put this one in the lexicon when she used it as a …