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… moved in lockstep for decades.) Lastly, many parents may have a prejudice against nickname-sounding names. Most color names from popular culture are physical descriptors or sobriquets, not formal names …

By Jackie, aka CallmeCalliope at namesplash Names most familiar as surnames are now prevalent in the Top 100; popular examples include Mason, Parker, Lincoln, and Madison. While the concept certainly …

… of unusual names for girls from around the world, from Doutzen to Fan. Unusual Celebrity Names For baby names with star power, Blythe, Calista, Drew, Liza, Marlo, Nicolette, and Selma …

… Homer’s Iliad. Herbert – Herbert Hoover, president during the Great Depression, may have inspired this name’s peak in the 1920s, when it was in the Top 25, and also …

… was given to 30 baby girls in 2023. There’s also Zoella – the pseudonym of British YouTuber Zoë Elizabeth Sugg, who blended her first and middle names together to create …

… year. Florence Nightingale, famous for tending to soldiers in the Crimean War, helped fuel the name’s popularity. (Her connection to the city of Florence, Italy, is undeniable: She was …

… always open to parents who prefer to keep it simple. What are your children’s middle names? Did you use honor names, anchor names, or names you just plain loved?

By Clare Bristow If you like names with a hint of mystery, a vintage British feel and a splash of the exotic, come and join me in the drawing room …

By Linda Rosenkrantz Our British cousins have long been nuts for nickname names, and now we’re seeing in the latest Social Security stats the increased use of vintage nicknames …

By Clare Bristow Noel Streatfeild has enchanted generations of young readers. She’s best known as the author of Ballet Shoes, a tale of three sisters finding their talents on …

They’re looking for an unusual baby name for their son, and they’ve found a favorite. The only trouble? Their top name might be the next big thing. Shayna …

By Meagan Burke, TulipByAnyName October is filled with crisp autumn days, pumpkin-spiced treats, and inspirational October baby names. From Luicano to Minnie to Noah, we have a delightful assortment …

She loves unusual nature names for girls. He’s a fan of the classics. Where’s the middle ground for these first-time parents? Briane writes: I love your weekly …

By John Kelly As we greet the new year with big goals and big dreams, let’s not forget some of the big names that closed out 2016. In December …

By Clare Bristow This week’s baby name news includes more celebrity twins (no, not Beyoncé’s yet), nicknames and word names, and a Harry Potter name no one’s …

This week’s news includes a boy named after a gemstone and a fairytale character, Italian heritage names, and the decline (or not) of Alan. Buzz’s brother: welcome, Max …

By Clare Green This week’s news includes dramatic word names, on-trend starbaby arrivals, and new popularity lists from the US, Canada and beyond. Wild new year names We …

Do you have a mile-long list of girl names, while coming up empty for boys? That’s this family’s predicament! Let’s help them find something fresh and …

by Linda Rosenkrantz Doesn’t it sometimes seem that just about any word in the dictionary can find its way onto a birth certificate these days? (Yes, looking at you …

Celebrities, like with everything else, are tastemakers when it comes to baby names. They set the tone for what’s hot and what’s not, and their choices in names …

Fairy baby names are perfect for May 1st. Today, in many traditions in Europe and North America, the boundaries with the magical world are just a bit thinner than usual …

Whether or not you actually believe in ghosts, it’s hard to deny that a ghost name would be ideal for a baby born around Halloween. And I’m not …

Update: Cora’s brother has a name! They gave their first two daughters traditional, feminine A names. Should they stick with that style – and letter! – for sibling names or try …

Happy 2018! This week’s news includes a whole host of new year’s names, some alternative popularity charts, and Jessica Alba’s choice for her new baby. New year …

Many names in the news this week have more to them than meets the eye. Some names are so unusual that you just know there’s a story behind them …

Greek names for girls are beginning to make more of a mark on the American baby namescape.  The Greek Sophia is our Number 1 name, and Chloe and Zoe are …

This week’s news includes family dynamics – from involving the in-laws to picking a surname – plus a baby named after a fancy dress costume, and what’s hot in …

The other day we offered eight fresh choices for boys, and now it’s the girls’ turn—girl names ranging from a rare botanical specimen to a nostalgic nickname to …

Are you a physics whiz who daydreams of soaring through Earth’s atmosphere? Did you meet your spouse at a screening of Black Sky: The Race for Space? Have you …

Another world, another life. A selection of European names with a Catholic twist. Hey, we could learn a lot from our friends over on the continent. Consider this a love …

Spoiler alert: we’re talking about the final season of Girls below! Ready for a cardinal rule of baby naming? Names go in and out of style. Every few years …

With French baby names, two clear trends have emerged: short, simple, two-syllable names and the return to vintage/ancient names. With a heavy preponderance of girl names ending with …

By Aimee Gedge Like many of you, I am an avid consumer of all genres of books from fantasy to crime fiction. When I’m reading, I love looking for …

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 …

Introducing the top baby names of 2023: Olivia and Liam (again)! Olivia has been the Number 1 girl name since 2019, while Liam has held the top spot since 2017 …

Looking for a cool name that's rare but not too out-there? You've come to the right place. There are lots of reasons to choose an uncommon baby …

Rainbow baby names — names for a child born after the loss of another — can be a way to mark a time of mixed emotions. Some parents find it helpful and …

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 …

The current popularity lists are full of Irish names that are also surname names—Ryan, Riley, Brody, Brady, Brennan, Connor, Keegan, and Quinn, to name just a few—and have …

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 …

As this weekend marks the first British coronation in nearly seventy years, let's look into the names of the new King Charles III and Queen Camilla, as well as …

Names from 100 years ago should be starting to feel fresh again right around… now. You might have heard about the “Hundred Year Rule” – the theory that baby names generally …

The magical Harry Potter universe changed the trajectory of children's books, millennial culture, and even baby naming with the introduction of Harry Potter names. While the last book of …

New international names are entering the American lexicon from around the world at an ever-faster pace, as parents look for names that connect to their countries of origin or …

Often an inspiration for artwork and music, classic Americana is an untapped resource for baby names rich in history and culture. These are true American baby names. These names have …

By Brian Tomlin Looking at names that were popular in the early days of the U.S. gives us a chance to reflect on how much we have changed and …

Celestial names are flying high right now, with the likes of Luna and Stella already firm starbaby favorites — used by the likes of Matt Damon, Ellen Pompeo, Uma Thurman, and …

It’s that time of year when we can’t help but indulge in a spot of crystal ball-gazing here at Nameberry HQ. We all have names we’d …

Irish names have been immigrating to the US for decades and show no signs of slowing. And why should they, when there’s such a wealth of beautiful Irish names …

Bestowing saint names on babies is no longer a requirement for Catholic families, but many parents with a religious or historic bent want to choose a saintly name anyway. Fortunately …