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If you call yourself Ludacris or Slash or Flea, chances are you're not gonna name your kid Matthew or Martha or Mike. In fact, rock-and-roll and hip …

A list of baby boy names that are traditionally used as nicknames. Most of these could be stand-alone names as well.

What are the fastest-rising boy names on the most recent US name popularity list? Here's a list of the boy names vaulting the furthest and fastest up the …

Gender neutral names, unisex names that work for boys and girls, are an ever-growing category. Unisex baby names can be last names used as firsts, nature names, place names …

… focus away from gender, and can be a convenient solution to an honor name. Baby Frankie could be a nod to a Frances; or baby Persephone, known as Pip, to …

Perfectly toned bodies and gleaming skin aside, many models who have strutted down the Victoria's Secret runway in their annual fashion show share incredibly cool, worldly, and unique names …

… feeling that the girls have, and we call Marjorie either Marge or Rory.” Lorelei–Ryan Frankie, sister of Liam Seth and Lyrik Avryll Octavia Elina “I chose the name Octavia …

… s late sister. Celebrity baker Christina Tosi gave birth to a daughter named Francis Ray, “Frankie.” Frankie’s name matches her grandfather’s, spelling and all — Frances would typically be …

… are the latest nickname-names to grace celebrity baby announcements, following Sadie, Hattie, Winnie, and Frankie in recent years. Esmeralda – Rumors flew in the weeks after Eva Mendes and Ryan …

… Celia, Daisy, Gracie, Hallie, Hattie, Ivy, Josie, Juniper, Libby, Olive, Penny Boy: Elliot, Felix, Finley, Frankie, Henry, Jasper, Julian, Liam, Oliver, Rory, Theo, Wyatt *Update* Welcome, James Miller! Blake Lively …

Country dog names are big for, of course, country dogs — or city dogs that like to pretend to be country dogs. Dog names with country style include current popular dog …

Sweet and spunky, Hallie is never trendy but always in style. Here are some alternatives!

Are there any truly American baby names? Sure, if you count word names such as True and Justice and place names like Savannah and Sierra and invented names such as …

Sibsets with half-siblings can be tricky. Often there is the desire to create a completely cohesive sibset. But new partners can introduce new tastes and preferences for baby names …

It's not enough that supermodels are skinny, gorgeous, world-revered millionaires. They've got babies, too, and not just ordinary babies, but babies with incredibly cool names. The baby …

Sitting just outside the Top 100, Daisy is by no means overused. However, this sweet floral name is on the rise, fitting perfectly into today's hottest trends of nature …

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 …

By Abby Sandel Take an overlooked name with an on-trend sound, add a high profile celebrity birth announcement, and voilà – the next big thing in baby names. Or not …

A list of names that I love, but may be a bit out of my league...

a collection of pretty girls names that are taken from broadway/west end characters ! from popular like Eliza in Hamilton, to slightly more obscure like Ilona in She Loves Me.

Beyonce's album Cowboy Carter cracked open the country music genre and helped to redefine and diversify an American classic. Much like country music, country baby names are moving away …

For the Nameberry 9 this week, Abby Sandel of Appellation Mountain finds a group of sweet spot baby names--names that sound modern and new, but are still based in …

My personal favourites for names for my future kids. Including a lot of vietnamese names cos i think vietnamese names have beautiful sounds and meanings.

Which baby names will be on top in 2024? If we're speaking literally, you can expect to see the same few names on the tippy-top of the charts …

Sweet and sassy, Annie feels a little vintage yet current, with a the attitude of Little Orphan Annie and Annie Oakley. Here are some alternatives!

Vintage girl names are back in a big way, as chic as vintage clothes and furniture. Of course, not all vintage baby girl names are stylish: We may never see …

By Megan at TulipByAnyName We’re just about to enter the month of July, and that means hot summer days, backyard barbecues, vacations, and the celebration of Independence Day. There …

Bret Shuford and Stephen Hanna, also known as the Broadway Husbands, live in New York City with their son Maverick James. Maverick was born on March 26, 2022. Below, we …

A big list of names that may / may not be gender neutral. There are conventional names, such as Alex and less conventional names like Vernon.

By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain Confession: I’ve been Twitter-stalking Kendra Wilkinson. The reality star and her football-playing husband Hank Baskett III have welcomed a baby girl, a …

By Linda Rosenkrantz There are many shades of cool, especially when it comes to baby names, ranging from classy classics to creative concepts. Here, Nameberry gives its stamp of approval …

By Abby Sandel Not every celebrity name catches on – Apple and Suri remain rare, as do Saint and North. But from today’s Top Ten to the newest names on …

For her Nameberry 9 Newsiest Names blog this week, Abby Sandel, of Appellation Mountain, takes a long, hard look at the diverse kinds of rock star baby names picked by …

By Linda Rosenkrantz April brought showers of beautifully named berrybabies, including two Olivers, an Oscar and an Otis—O definitely becoming the new ‘it’ vowel for boys. And Angus makes …

By Megan at TulipByAnyName We’re entering the month of July, and that means hot summer days, backyard barbecues, vacations, and in the US, the celebration of Independence Day. The …

Alternatives to Lainey. For some reason, I can't rename the list, but here are some alternatives to lovely Lainey!

by Linda Rosenkrantz June has come to a close and with it the end of the year’s second quarter, meaning it’s time for our report on the names …

Country cat names reference country places, people, and things. You may be inspired by country nature when naming your country cat, or perhaps names of figures of Southern and Western …

American girl names include US place-names, newly-minted names, American hero names, and of course Native American names. The top American baby name for girls is place name Savannah …

Country girl names summon the image of the open prairies and majestic mountains, of winding backroads and meandering streams. They're traditional yet down-to-earth, the best of American …

Country baby names aren't only for country kids. Names that evoke wide open spaces and down-to-earth values fit the country name aesthetic, appealing for kids in cities …

You’ve probably seen the hashtags flying around on social media at the moment: #ClapForOurCarers #SolidarityAt8 #ClapBecauseWeCare. The current crisis has really shone a light on the everyday heroes of …

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Vintage nicknames that were once widely used for boys and might be revived by modern parents include those on the following list. Some of these vintage nicknames for boys are …

by Sophie Kihm Creating a coordinated sibset for celebrity babies and everyone else can be hard enough, but when the siblings in question are half-siblings, it’s even harder …

Cute dogs need cute dog names. It's practically a rule! What are the cutest dog names? Well, Bella and Max, the two top names for dogs, definitely count as …

by Suzi Catchpole There are so many pretty names; the wallflowers, the shy, prim and delicate ones. I love them and am delighted when people use them, but of late …

by Sophie Kihm When it comes to naming babies, everyone has a different set of priorities and values. One we talk about a lot is sibset coherence. Whether or not …