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… Bella, so here’s guessing the Joel family might be on to something. Kensington – The London royal residence of Will and Kate is much in the news. No surprise that …

Unique middle names may be a way to add character and distinction to a son's name, especially if his first name is a more traditional name or a conservative …

Unique middle names may be a way to add character and distinction to a son's name, especially if his first name is a more traditional name or a conservative …

English names, meaning names that originate in the English language, sometimes get overlooked because we tend to think of all names used by English speakers as English names. But of …

Until recently, scholarly consensus was that early African American names did not differ significantly from those of white Americans. Distinctively Black names were thought to have risen from the Civil …

… Beatrice has risen to #80 overall in 2016 and is as high as #53 in London. In the US, Beatrice has risen since it returned to the top 1000 in …

… in the US – Carson Daly and Siri Pinter are the parents of Jackson, Etta, and London.  Elea’s British Name Trends report also highlighted “vintage choices with prevalent vowel sounds …

… Warfield, brother of Dashiell David Rowe Foster Kingsley “Fox” brother of Eloise Julian and Beatrix London Graham Thomas Henry William Roscoe, brother of Jack Champion Hugo Thackeray Fox, triplet of …

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 …

Introducing, the top Nameberry names of 2023: Luxury and Royal! Wait, what? Yes, Luxury and Royal were the most-viewed names on Nameberry this year. For the most part, the …

As the fiftieth anniversary of To Kill a Mockingbird is being celebrated, the thought comes to mind that it sometimes can take decades for an iconic fictional character –usually one …

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 …

By Emma Jolly I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t obsessed with names. Growing up in the English countryside, I entertained myself by making lists of names …

By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain Lately when I hear a birth announcement, I’ll sometimes find myself thinking: “Oh, what a nice, normal name.” This is madness, of course.  Because …

This week’s news includes baby name trends, the fastest-rising names of the last five years, cute and clever nicknames for girls, and names you’ve never heard before …

a cute list of girly names beginning with l! a healthy mix of middle and first names!

Designer and illustrator Benjamin Seidler and his husband, Coach creative director Stuart Vevers, welcomed twins named Sylvie Vivienne and River Charles in June. The mission for this creative couple: to …

One of the cornerstones of our work reinventing the way people look at baby names is our list of So Far In They're Out Names. These are trendy names …

A list of names most commonly used for girls from the years 2020 to 2025.

One of the cornerstones of our work reinventing the way people look at baby names is our list of So Far In They're Out Names. These are trendy names …

Unique middle names may be a way to add character and distinction to a son's name, especially if his first name is a more traditional name or a conservative …

Cute unique names Zoya names their polishes! Adorable and very on trend. The brand has over 400 inspirational names!

Literary baby names can be inspired by the characters in books or, in the case of the baby names on this list, by the first and last names of authors …

It’s hard to imagine Lauren, Lindsay, Madison and Sydney as anything other than girl names. But rewind 100 years and they were used mainly — or even exclusively — for boys …

By Clarice Bourgeois Can you name the current most popular baby names in France? Are you thinking Jean? Jules? Margot or, perhaps, Louise? You would be wrong. For the past …

By Meagan Burke, TulipByAnyName The month of May is abloom with flowers, new life, and great names! May is home to several holidays, including Mother’s Day, Cinco de Mayo …

By Linda Rosenkrantz A rich harvest of berrybaby names arrived in October! Highlights include one pair of handsomely named boy twins, Milo Robinson and Phineas (Finn) Graham, two girls named …

By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain Thank you, Zanna Roberts! Just when it seemed like no one was having babies this week, the fashion stylist welcomed twin daughters.  You might have …

One of the cornerstones of our work reinventing the way people look at baby names is our list of So Far In They're Out Names. These are trendy names …

Name nerds, enthusiasts, lovers, researchers: whatever you call yourself, you are so welcome here. But maybe you're looking for something beyond Nameberry? Shock! Horror! Only kidding. We don't …

Unique middle names may be a way to add character and distinction to a son's name, especially if his first name is a more traditional name or a conservative …

Guest blogger Sachiko, an LDS church member and mother of going-on-seven children, enlightens us on the ins and outs of the strange baby naming practices of the state …

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 …

X = probably out, as mom and dad pronounce differently (American vs British). Middle name Ambrose. Last name Norman.

Names that work for boys and girl, often called unisex names or gender-neutral names, are stylish as ever today, in a time when avoiding heavily gendered names has become …

Gender neutral middle names are becoming more and more popular, even or maybe especially for parents who give their children first names traditionally used for either girls or boys. Gender …

People always ask me if being the Name Guru to the Stars is the best job ever, and the answer is yes! Because I get to predict celebrities like Kit …

Middle names for girls run the gamut from the traditional connecting names such as Rose and Anne to family surnames to new names carrying deep meaning. Girl middle names can …

English names -- names originating in the English language -- rank among the top names in the US, the UK, and other English-speaking countries, along with such European countries as Sweden …

Middle names for boys are traditionally family names – father's or grandfather's first name as an honorific, mother's maiden name, or perhaps a first name or surname from …

English girl names dominate the popularity lists in the US, the UK, and other English-speaking countries, with Evelyn and Avery ranking among the top names in the US, and …

English names for boys dominate the popularity lists of the US, the UK, and other English-speaking countries, with William and James ranking highly in the US, and Jack, Oscar …

Nonbinary names identify as neither male nor female but are free of gender identity. There is some crossover between unisex and gender-neutral names and nonbinary names, but names in …

Cool dog names go beyond Bella and Max. These dog names may be on trend, or they may be completely off of most people's radars, but regardless these names …

Word names for girls. Flowers, food, nature, animals, gemstones, music, place names... and other beautiful words. Some very unique names. These would make beautiful middle names for girls.

English names for boys — that is, names that originate in the English language — are used around the world. Many of the top boy names in the US today are of …

Girl dog names that start with L are lovely choices. Popular female dog names that start with L include Luna, Lucy, and Lily. Unique girl dog names that start with …

New boy names, name derived from words or places or nature or surnames, are constantly being added to the lexicon. New names for baby boys in the US Top 1000 …

Cool cat names are not your average cat names. Cat names can be some of the most creative and quirky names — you usually aren't shouting them across playgrounds or …