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… a Knight of the Round Table, actor Barrymore, critic Trilling, musicians Hampton and Richie, Argentine Olympic footballer Messi, and characters in numerous movies and TV shows such as gruff but …

… slightly audible H sound at the beginning. Also used in Norway, spelled Hroar or Roar, notable bearers include enamel artist and jeweler Hroar Prydz, and Olympic speed skater Hroar Elvenes.

… sounding like one. Its peak popularity was in 1995, the year before Atlanta hosted the Olympic Games. As parents embrace more diverse place names for babies, beyond the obvious Georgia …

… borne by fitness and lifestyle influencer, Thaissa Marvila, fashion blogger and influencer Thaissa Calvalcante, and Olympic runner, Thaissa Presti. The meaning of the name is debated but "bandage", "beloved", and …

… brief moment of cultural recognition following Bob Beamon's famous long jump at the 1968 Olympics, though the spelling differs slightly. The name has an authoritative quality with its strong …

… gaining recognition after Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra became the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal in 2008. The name balances traditional Sanskrit roots with contemporary appeal, making …

… its yellow-ginger color. It also appears in the Hawaiian names Lolena and Pololena, variants of Lorna and Florence. Olympic surfer Carissa Moore chose it for her daughter in 2025.

… Kersee Jacqueline Joyner-Kersee is one of the greatest track and field athletes, winning six Olympic medals at four different Olympic games: Sports Illustrated for Women voted her the Greatest …

… on it via the women's figure skating gold medal winner at the Sochi winter olympics--Adelina Sotnikova. While Adeline is usually pronounced in the U.S. with a long …

… got a lot of publicity via the character Esme Cullen, the vampire matriarch of the Olympic Coven in the Twilight Saga. The final accent indicates the pronunciation of ez-may …

… American boxer Franchon Crews-Dezurn, a multi-time world champion who competed in the 2012 Olympic trials. The name's distinctive quality comes from its French phonetic influence combined with …

… been borne historically by a 14th century Serbian Princess. More recent bearers are singer Despina Olympiou, tennis player Despina Papamichail, musician Despina Mdende, and singer Despina Vandi. In its native …

… well-deserved appreciation in the wider world. Milo combines the strength of the ancient Greek Olympic wrestler of that name—a six-time winner of the Olympic games—with the …

… someone who is talkative. In sports contexts, the name gained visibility through notable athletes like Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas. While maintaining its casual charm, Gabby offers versatility as its bearer …

… the anglicized form. Edana is the Latinized variant and the name of an early saint. Notable bearers include YouTuber Éadaoin Fitzmaurice, poet Éadaoín Lynch, and Olympic canoer Eadaoin Ní Challarain.

… its notable name sakes — actresses Blythe Danner, Drew Blythe Barrymore, and Blythe Duff, along with Olympic diver, Blythe Hartley — it has also been used occasionally as a masculine name since …

… of movement and progress, suggesting someone who forges their own path. Notable bearers include South African Olympic sprinter Wayde van Niekerk, which has helped increase recognition of this spelling variant.

… modest popularity in Latin American countries and has gained some recognition through notable bearers like Olympic speed skater Apolo Ohno. Its streamlined spelling offers a more modern, accessible version of …

… popular in France for boys and girls almost equally. Another notable female bearer is 2006 Olympic silver medalist skater Sasha Cohen; Sasha Alexander, on the TV show Rizzoli & Isles, was …

… 2001. The meaning of the name, laurel, implies victory via the laurel wreath worn by Olympic athletes and Roman emperors. It was first made famous by the Laura to whom …

… Elaina Marks. In the 80s, it received another boost, thanks to American volleyball player and Olympic medallist, Elaina Oden. In the US Top 300 since 2014, Elaina is given to …

… although with all those captivating shots of the ebullient prince as a spectator at the Olympics, this could change. As usual, there is a generous infusion of celebrity influence, from …

… to start with K, or they’re going to be named after your two favorite Olympic speed skaters. Then life happens—you marry a guy who really wants ten children …

… in Australia where it is used as the name of wine brand. Notably borne by Olympic volleyball player Majella Brown, actress Majella Davis, author Majella Cullinane, singer and charity campaigner …

… was an influential 17th century French mathematician, physicist, and inventor of an early digital calculator. Olympic athlete Amanda Beard named her son Blaise Ray. DIDIER -- Another early saint’s name …

… have included athlete Tommie Smith, remembered for his Black Power salute with John Carlos on the podium at the 1968 Olympics, along with footballer Tommie Harris and philosopher Tommie Shelby.

… in the news this week are rare – in some cases, nearly one-of-one choices. Olympic athlete Derval O’Rourke recently chose an unusual name for her firstborn. During an …

While Micah is traditionally a boy name, it is now increasingly used for girls too, likely because it works as an alternative to Michaela, Maia, and McKenna. Still, Micaiah, the …

By Clare Bristow The names in the news this week probably aren’t ones you heard growing up. Some of them have exploded in popularity in the last decade or …

The sun is about to enter into Sagittarius, whose zodiac symbol is the archer. Perhaps it’s in your stars to find an archery-inspired name for your newborn. If …

So far this year, some amazingly named starbabies were born to their high-profile Hollywood dads — with some distinguished New Celebrity Dad Names.  Here’s our hearty Father’s Day …

Esmé comes from the past participle of the Old French verb esmer, meaing "to esteem" or "to love." It can also be considered a derivative of the Spanish name Esmeralda …

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 …

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 …

Simone, the elegant French feminization of Simon, strikes that all-important balance between unusual and familiar, and it's oozing with Gallic sophistication. A dated choice in its native France …

While English speakers may will recognize Orla as an Irish girl name with a golden meaning, it is also used as Danish masculine name, and as a unisex choice in …

August is a month full of warm summer days, ripe fruit, and back-to-school preparations. There are many great names tied to notable August birthdays and events. This month …

Happy (almost) New Year! Before we ring in 2022, let's take a look back at the names that defined 2021. Below, take our quiz to discover your 2021 name …

The most popular names of 2020 halfway through the year are in, with Luna and Milo leading the roster for girls and boys. But one significant name is missing from …

by Pamela Redmond Satran and Esmeralda Rocha The most popular baby names of 2018 on Nameberry are led by the two names that held the top spots at the end …

An energetic and friendly Italian classic, Carlo is popular in its native Italy, but also familiar across Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, the UK, France, and Brazil. A variation of the …

A sleek, literary alternative to Eleanor, this stripped back form of Eleanor is a well-established spelling. It notably appears in Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, borne by Elinor …

By Linda Rosenkrantz The dictionary and the thesaurus have invaded the baby name universe big time, especially if you include all the nature and color and virtue names. Journey and …

by Linda Rosenkrantz We recently looked at the nickname names celebs have been giving their daughters and of course there was an equal number of casual, colloquial names bestowed on …

This week’s celebrity baby name news includes two routes to standout starbaby names, plus there’s the trend for human-sounding brand names, and a look at the fleeting …

In anticipation of Mother’s Day, we thought we’d turn the tables and look at the names of some distinguished moms. Turns out that a surprising number of …

By Clare Green This week’s baby name news includes inspiration from places, people, cars and Star Wars – plus why it’s not the best year to be called Tom …

Well, the announcement of the coronation of Isabella on Friday usurped our regular Mother’s Day blog spot, but we hope you’re still feeling enough of an afterglow to …

By Linda Rosenkrantz Lemony Snicket has just made a welcome return appearance, via Netflix, reminding us of what an inventive namer his creator (nee Daniel Handler) is—kind of a …