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See The Most Popular Baby Names by State!

　　When you look 　　popular names by state, it’s clear we live in a nation divided. There’s the United States of Ava and William (the South), the United States of Olivia and Oliver (the Great Plains) and the United States of Emma, Liam and Noah (most of the rest: coastal population...

Apr 16, 2025

A Middle Name to Grow Into

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MayBerry Arrivals: Cecilia Lilac and Godric Nickleby

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Warrior Girl Names: Finding the Right Fit for a Fighter

Apr 16, 2025

　　Their new daughter will need surgery shortly after birth. Time to find a strong name with the right meaning to encourage their little fighter! 　　Kristen writes: 　　We recently found out we were having our third girl and we were absolutely thrilled. Of course, I immediately dug up the master list...

New Berrybaby Arrivals: Georgia Geraldine and Jethro Valor

Apr 16, 2025

　　By Linda Rosenkrantz 　　Some especially gorgeous name choices were announced by berries in March. 　　I don’t like to play favorites, but I just have to single out twins Pomeline Fay and Perseus Robin, and singletons Jethro Valor and Iolanthe Zelda Irene (sister of Caspian, Zephan, Eve, Peregrine, Dulcinea and Georgia.)...

CONTEST: Guess the New Top 10s and Win!

Apr 16, 2025

　　The wait is almost over! The official list of U.S. Most Popular Names of 2017 will be released on twitter by the Social Security Administration on Friday, May 11 at 9:05 am ET 　　And so in advance of the imminent announcement, which of course we’re all awaiting with bated breath, we’re...

Marian Names Way Beyond Mary, Marie and Maria!

Apr 16, 2025

　　By Katherine Morna Towne 　　The name Mary and its variants Marie and Maria have been given to girls from humble families, royal families and every family in between for centuries (it was even suggested that the new Prince Louis might have been named Mary if he’d been a girl). In...

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Long, Lovely Names for Girls

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Silent Screen Actress Names: The Virgins and The Vamps

Apr 16, 2025

　　By Bree Ogle 　　In the first third of the 20th century, movies began to take hold in America and Europe. Although theatre was still prominent (and movie actors and actresses were considered ‘lowly’ by theatre people), the birth of the “star” only truly came about when motion pictures became popular....

The Long and (mostly) Short of Baby Names

Apr 16, 2025

　　By Abby Sandel 　　Looking at this week’s baby names in the news, you might think that parents are all about short names. We’ve heard high profile birth announcements for Edie and Della, Iyla and Poppy – no formal names required. 　　But it’s not that simple. Sure, Ava and Mia are...

Name Sage: Honoring Grandma Beverly

Apr 16, 2025

　　Christina writes: 　　I’m just a few weeks away from my due date and my husband and I are having major naming blocks! With our first I knew her name before we were even married. My grandmother is Theresa and I knew Tessa would be the perfect way to honor that,...

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Where To Find A Cool Vintage Boy Name

Apr 16, 2025

　　The good news for lovers of vintage boy names is that they’ve never been cooler. 　　The bad news? Well... they’ve never been cooler. 　　That means it can feel increasingly difficult to find the perfect “I wish I’d thought of that first!” vintage boy name. You know: the sweet but strong,...

Strong Boy Names: The Ultimate Guide

Apr 16, 2025

　　Strong boy names are a powerful trend right now, as parents increasingly turn to names with positive meanings of strength and resilience in troubling times. 　　Strong boy names include those that literally mean strength, power or might – from popular classics like Ethan and Ezekiel, to rare and unique choices...

How I Named My Baby: October Teddy

Apr 16, 2025

　　Michelle, a breastfeeding counselor, and Neil, a research scientist, live in Ames, Iowa with their four children: Eisley, Avonlea, Idalia Rae, and October Teddy. 　　October was born on March 4, 2023. Here, we talk to Michelle about how she and Neil named their little boy. 　　Tell me October’s name story!I...

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Unisex Names That Switched From Boy to Girl

Apr 16, 2025

　　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. So were a lot of other names that are now more female. 　　Unisex names are rarely perfectly gender-balanced. They’re...

Surnames That Make Great Unisex Baby Names

Apr 16, 2025

　　Surnames used as unisex baby names offer fresh, modern-sounding options that aren’t too tied to one gender. 　　Last names as first names are always in fashion. Some lean strongly to one gender, as we can see in the USA’s list of popular names. Harper and Avery are mostly given to...

Gender Neutral Names Changing Direction

Apr 16, 2025

　　Gender neutral names are susceptible to the same shifts in popularity as traditionally gendered names, but these shifts can differ between the sexes. This makes it more interesting to examine the directions of unisex names, which fluctuate in girl-boy ratio from year to year. 　　Nameberry defines gender neutral names as...

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CAREFUL, KAL-EL; WATCH OUT WHIZDOM!

Apr 16, 2025

　　We all know how the media likes to jump on every new ‘weird’ starbaby name, predicting dire consequences down the road for the likes of poor little Moxie CrimeFighter, Pilot Inspektor, Bronx Mowgli, and Apple. Well, only time will tell how these kids will actually meet that particular challenge as...

Biblical Names: From The Baby Name Bible

Apr 16, 2025

　　When we finally finished researching and writing our encyclopedic name book, the day came when we had to decide what to call it. (The working title of Big Baby Name Book just wasn’t going to cut it.) 　　This turned out to be almost as laborious a task as writing the...

Ryan Wong: Can You Mix Ethnicities?

Apr 16, 2025

　　Ryan is the Number One name in New York City — for Asian baby boys. Kevin is a top choice among Asian parents too. 　　Ethnic names are getting more and more popular, and not only among people from “matching” ethnic backgrounds. Irish choices like Ryan and Kevin — and Aidan/Aiden,...

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Classic Baby Names on the Rise

Apr 16, 2025

　　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 True, because nobody would dare call a kid Elizabeth or James in the year 2023. 　　The other story? Classic baby names...

5 Easy Ways to Judge a Baby Name

Apr 16, 2025

　　Many of us spend an entire nine months — or even longer — weighing the relative merits of names for our babies. 　　But it’s possible to judge most names much more quickly than that, at least accurately enough to tell whether they belong on your shortlist. 　　Here, Nameberry’s top quick...

Top Baby Name Influencers 2023

Apr 16, 2025

　　Baby name influencers don't set out to start name trends, but ultimately, their names go viral. 　　When it comes to influential names, there’s a formula for success. Whether the name is that of a celebrity or their child, it needs to be connected to someone who’s highly visible in the...

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20 Questions Every Baby Namer Should Ask

Apr 16, 2025

　　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 had them stumped, we asked, “Meat or fish?” 　　And if it was dessert, the question was “Fruit or chocolate?” 　　Now,...

Name Sage: Honoring Grandma Elaine

Apr 16, 2025

　　Aviva writes:I’m expecting my first child. I was very close to my grandmother Elaine, who passed away, so I’d like to name my son after her. 　　For his first name, I’ve thought of Laine or Lane. Is there anything else I’m missing? 　　I’m leaning toward Laine right now but don’t...

Name Sage: Japanese-inspired Names for Raiden and Renzo's Sister

Apr 16, 2025

　　They're living in Japan, so their new daughter's name needs to bridge two cultures - just like brothers Raiden and Renzo. Plus, they're hoping for something that feels meaningful to their family. The Name Sage tries to check all the boxes! 　　Clarice writes:I'm really hoping you could help me out...