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… is Laura’s dearest possession and one of her only childhood toys.  She has black button eyes, black woolen curls, and a dress of pink and blue Calico.  Laura’s …

… rules about nicknames. Very strict rules. But I still think it’s cute as a button.Kathryn/Katherine This one was a contender, as we alternated back and forth between …

… medieval French version of Mary. MARIETTA – French diminutive of Marie that feels a little bit buttoned up…and a little bit naughty.  An appealing combination. MARINE – Americans may be more …

… this kitchen staple, even if you don’t cook much (or ever). Pressing down a button and getting the just-right amount of powdered formula dispensed into a bottle sounds …

… role in the 1967 film The Graduate. Some other fictional Benjamins are Benjamin Bunny, Benjamin Button and Dr. Ben Casey. Ben Kingsley Born Krishna Bhanji, British actor Kingsley became a …

… is an enduring classic of a name, worn across the ages. Thomas offers plenty of buttoned-up appeal, and Tommy is pure sweetness. Plus, Thomas means twin – which is perfectly …

… different vibe. I think she looks and sounds more modern and airy, and certainly less buttoned up. From Sosarme, she has no known meaning. Erissena – There’s not much information …

For the arrival of May, official month of the Virgin Mary, we revisit her name and some of its many variations. May, as any Catholic schoolchild can tell you, is …

For the arrival of May, official month of the Virgin Mary, we revisit her classic name and some of its many variations as possibilities for May baby names. May, as …

Appellation Mountain‘s Abby Sandel looks at some of the new baby names to make the headlines this week–with several surprises. Being a name nerd used to be hard …

By Abby Sandel Last week’s baby name news was brought to us by the letter B. 1D’s Liam Payne and Cheryl Cole revealed their new son is called …

Of all the names that start with B, those with a “Bo” sound are the biggest trend. The most popular for boys are Bodhi, Beau and Bowen. Beyond them, there …

With apologies to our dear Britberries, today we honor some of the heroes in the struggle of the US to gain its independence from the mother country, along with some …

It’s a common dilemma. You’ve always loved Liam, but now that you’re expecting, it’s a Top Ten favorite that feels very popular, indeed. Or the only …

They chose surname names for their first two sons. Now they’re considering Edison for a third boy. Is it just the right mix of science and style? Or is …

This year once more, and again with apologies to our dear Britberries, we honor some of the (more interestingly named) heroes in the struggle of the US to gain its …

They’ve got the perfect name for a daughter, but if this baby is a boy? It’s a blank page. Let’s find some vintage boy names that work …

Carter is cool as they come. A surname name and occupational name, Carter fits into two of the hottest boy name trends today. But after nearly 10 years of ranking …

She says vintage; her partner prefers something more mainstream. Where’s the sweet spot? Emma writes: My partner and I are expecting our first together in less than two …

You want to name your son after your beloved grandpa… but Richard just isn’t your style. What to do? The good news is there are lots of other options …

For the past couple of years, Charlotte has been at or near the top of the list of Berry favorites, and it’s not hard to see why.  It’s …

What will the next popular baby names be? Lots of parents would love to know… and name experts love to guess! If you’re naming a child, you might be …

They’ve used up all of the family names! Should they call their new son Melvin? Or is there a better way to find a meaningful name for Eva’s …

The lovely Lemon, one of nameberry’s greatest treasures, guest blogs on her favorite word names. I’d venture to say that many of the frequent posters on the Nameberry …

It’s tempting to predict the future.  Difficult, too. Last week, I stumbled across a 1994 article in the L.A. Times.  Nameberry’s chief name expert Pamela Redmond predicted …

They love the name Gus for one of their twin sons. But with a big sister named Hazel, will others find fault with the YA literary reference? Amanda writes: We …

The most popular dog names 2022 are in! Rover released their annual data of the top dog names, and there's a new Number 1 female dog name leading the …

By Abby Sandel of Appellation Mountain I do love a birth announcement, for so many reasons.  But I’m especially interested when the birth announcement includes the name of a …

By Ceilidhe Wynn Our sincere thanks for permission to reprint this moving article which appeared recently on romper.com. When you’re pregnant, it can often seem like your body …

by Lauren Apfel of omnimom.net I recently did a segment on HuffPost Live about multiples. It was a conversation among six women, each of whom had been touched by …

Boy names that start with H range from classics like Henry and Harry to newly-favored options such as Huxley and Hayes. Here are some lesser-used, but incredibly handsome …

Celebrity baby boy names include the names that stars give to their sons, from the jaw-dropping (X Æ A-XIII) to the truly influential (Saint, Archie, Flynn — the list …

Baby name trends for 2024 are less about the names and more about the namers. Parents today are using baby names to express their values, aesthetics, and, of course, identity …

The Next Olivia Olivia was the supreme queen of British girl names in 2008, 2009 and 2010 in England and Wales, and was only marginally beaten by Amelia to the …

By Anna Otto of Waltzing More Than Matilda February 17th is the birthdate of Andrew Barton Paterson, affectionately known as “Banjo” Paterson.  He was named Andrew after his Scottish-born …

By Abby Sandel Ever think that every possible baby name has been used? This week’s baby name news proved that it just isn’t so. English actor Jack Huston …

The Top 100 names of England and Wales are resplendent with choices that feel a lot more chic and surprising in the US than they must in the UK. Freya …

Old money names conjure the aspirational lifestyle provided by generational wealth — elite country clubs, prep schools, and holidays in the countryside. The old money aesthetic is being felt beyond baby …

When I was a waitress, we had a trick to help indecisive customers make up their minds about what they wanted to eat. If it was the main course that …

By Aimee Reneau Tafreshi Some of us Berries love food almost as much as we love our own children. What better way to combine two loves than by honoring your …

By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain Once again, a famous couple has chosen a favorite boy’s name for their newborn daughter.  Last Thursday, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher welcomed Wyatt …

By Aimee Tafreshi As a Pisces, I have always been drawn to the water. Throughout baby-naming history, parents have gleaned inspiration from elements of nature. Names like Hazel, Meadow …

He says Ziggy. She says Cam. When it comes to casual cool boy names, how different is too different? And what’s the best compromise name for their son? The …

This week’s dilemma: choosing names when you disagree. Katy and her partner have very different taste in names. It took them nearly a week to settle on Thea Margot …

When it comes to baby names, it's not just about finding more, but more and better. Amazing names with authentic roots and fascinating backstories, the kind of names that …

By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain Brian is your brother-in-law, Bill’s your uncle, and Barbara is your mom.  But could B be the new letter to watch for …

Uncommon and unique girl names are more sought after than ever by new parents. Long gone are the days when there were five Jennifers or three Ashleys in every class …

When it comes to classic names, there are two stories we like to tell. Sometimes it’s that classics have been abandoned. Time to name your baby Chicago, Koala, or …