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W-Names: Where’s Waldo?

　　Once upon a time, in the now distant past, popularity lists–particularly for boys–were teeming with names starting with the letter ‘W’. 　　In 1920, for example, there were twenty-seven of them in the boys’ Top 500, including every conceivable appendage to the first syllable Wil. Aside from the eternal William, there were Willie,...

Australian Baby Names: What’s up down under

Guess Beyonce’s Baby Name!

Baby Name Spike: People vs pet names

Hottest Baby Name Trends: a century ago

Bird Names: Avian options beyond Robin and Raven Baby Names of 1912: Hester, Chester & Sylvester Celebrity Baby Names: The hottest and the nottest Stylish Names: What’s Their Secret? Happy 3rd Birthday to Nameberry! Baby Name Trends: Ha Ha names are nothing to laugh at! The Hottest Baby Names of 2011 Baby Names Trends: Cassia, Caspian and Cash

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Baby Names 2012: Heard any new names lately?

　　For the new year, we thought it would be fun to ask you to post the new baby names 2012 you’ve heard or see lately, on babies or in movie credits or in the newspaper or even new choices you’ve encountered on Nameberry. 　　We think we’ve heard them all…..until we...

Nameberry Nine: Trendy with a twist

　　This week, in her Nameberry Nine round-up of the latest newsy names, Abby Sandel, of Appellation Mountain, looks at recent celebrity and other interesting name sightings. Also, take advantage of our CyberMonday Nameberry ebook special! Buy our ebooks for just $3.99 today only, in our store. 　　If you’re an avid follower of all things onomastic,...

Too trendy? Or just right….

　　One of our most popular blogs of the year was the one in which Elisabeth Wilborn of You Can’t Call It It transformed the Top 100 girls’ names — and the following week, the most popular boys’ names — into choices with the same feel but more distinction and style....

Baby Name News: This week’s most notable names, from Ami to Zia

　　We’re so pleased to announce that starting today, Appellation Mountain‘s Abby Sandel will be presenting a regular baby name news recap and analysis every Monday. 　　If you’re a Nameberry aficionado, you might recall that this column started out as a week in review, then morphed into a more conventional list of names based...

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Boy Names for Girls Reach New Heights

Boy Names for Girls Reach New Heights

How I Named My Baby: Zeraphyn Miu African-American Heroine Names Feminizations Carry Girl Power Olive or Olivia, Sophie or Sophia? Transforming Top to Uncommon Girl Names Inspirational Names of Forgotten Feminists Model Names Reflect Diversity on the Runway How I Named My Baby: Maudette Eve

How I Named My Baby: Laíla Brooke

　　Dr. Laria Herod, a veterinarian, and Bradford Herod, a special education teacher, live in Phoenix, Arizona with their two daughters: Lariah Braé and Laíla Brooke. 　　Laíla was born on July 18, 2022. Here, we talk to Laria about how she and Bradford named their little girl. 　　Tell me how you...

Muslim Baby Names Are Full of Meaning

　　Eid Mubarak! 　　This evening marks the start of the important Islamic holiday Eid al-Fitr, celebrated by approximately two billion Muslims around the world and a perfect occasion for a closer look at Muslim names. 　　In the US, Islam is the third largest religion, and in the UK, it’s the second...

Cool Girl Names: Charmed Circles

　　Cool girl names, much like cool girls themselves, often travel in packs. Once one cool girl name gets popular, similar ones tend to follow. 　　These names often share sounds, but they can also be connected by a theme such as color names, bird names, or virtue names. 　　Certain name groups...

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80+ Woodsy Names for Boys That Will Make You Want to Have a Son

80+ Woodsy Names for Boys That Will Make You Want to Have a Son

I Named My Son Liam Before It Got Popular 150+ European Baby Boy Names Exploring the Meaning of Julian 100+ Best Boy Names Ending in a Vowel How to Make Classic Boy Names Unique Boy Names: Some Popular Name Cliques Flower Names for Boys Are Blooming Where To Find A Cool Vintage Boy Name

Hipster Cowboy Names Buck Tradition

　　Hipster cowboy names seem completely right for our times. Yes, there are cowboys — babies whose car seats are buckled into the backs of pickups for a day of roaming the range. And then there are the hipster babies more accustomed to riding the L train, the little dudes who may wear...

How I Named My Baby: October Teddy

　　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...

Trending Boy Names

　　New parents — those who haven't spent much time around today's babies — may not be up on today's trending boy names. Does this sound like you? You might be shocked to learn the hottest boy names right now. 　　What are trendy boy names? Trendy boy names are more popular than...

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Gender-Bending Baby Names

Gender-Bending Baby Names

Pride Icon Names Celebrate Diversity Unisex Baby Names: But Are They Really? 200 Unique Word Names You Won’t Find Anywhere Else 50 Rare Gender-Neutral Names Heating Up America's Top Unisex Names of 2022 The Most Nonbinary Names in Every State Last Names as First Names: Welcome to the Next Wave 100 Unique Unisex Middle Names

Vintage Surname Names Come Back Around

　　Vintage surname names — it’s not an oxymoron! 　　Yes, we tend to think of surname names as a modern trend, and in many ways it is. The way we use surname names today is remarkably different from a century ago. 　　Historically, wealthy families passed down surnames as a way to authenticate...

Unisex Names That Switched From Boy to Girl

　　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...

How I Named My Babies: Nico Gianna & Jasper Graham

　　Alanna Shore, stay-at-home parent, and her husband Keith, artist and art director of Mikkeller Beer, live in Bucks County, Pennsylvania with their four children. 　　In May they welcomed their latest arrivals, twins named Nico Gianna and Jasper Graham. Here, Alanna shares the story of how she and Keith named their...

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Quirky Favorite Baby Names in 10 Top Cities

Quirky Favorite Baby Names in 10 Top Cities

Creative Family Names Honor Loved Ones Spanish Nature Names Soar Beyond Luna How Millennial Is Your Name? Cottagecore Baby Names Turn Back the Clock Celebrity Baby Name Trends of 2023 America's Next Top Baby Names The Top Names We're Watching for 2024 Babyberries: Class of 2023!

60 Names That Mean You Live in the Midwest

　　Know a lot of babies named Vivian and Lincoln? You might just live in the Midwest. 　　We analyzed the most popular names by state to find which names are used more in the twelve core Midwestern states — that's Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio,...

Modern Christian Names With Spirit and Style!

　　Christian names combine spirituality with style, conveying a faith-based message with contemporary sensibility. 　　These modern Christian names with an evangelical feel aren’t traditional biblical names, well-worn virtues, or even the old prophet names that are so popular nowadays. No, this is a fresh, 21st-century style of Christian names that shout...

What's a Classic Name?

　　What makes a name classic? 　　Anyone who has done a quick search for names has likely come across a variety of lists of "classic names". While some names, such as John, Michael, and Mary, make consistent appearances on these lists, the other names are more variable. 　　So what is a...

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20 Chic French Names You Should Know About

20 Chic French Names You Should Know About

Top Names in Each State Revealed! Baby Names Before 1850 Rare Names With Popular Nicknames Popular Twin Names Forgotten Names Making a Comeback 50 Names That Mean You Live in the North East 80 Great New Sweet Spot Names New Popular Irish Names Revealed

Classic Baby Names on the Rise

　　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...

Presidential Names for Babies: Who's Winning?

　　Presidential baby names – the famous last names and, in a few cases, first names of America’s presidents – are more popular than ever in the US. The presidential connection may be more direct in some cases (Lincoln) than others (Taylor). 　　Naming a child for – or, in some cases,...

New Study Determines the Top Jewish Names

　　Jewish names are a diverse set, represented by Hebrew names, biblical names, Yiddish names, and gentile names that gained popularity among the American Jewish community. 　　A recent report by the Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion's Jewish Language Project reveals the most popular Jewish names in the US. This...

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Rainbow Baby Names Honor and Comfort

Rainbow Baby Names Honor and Comfort

Name Change Resources It’s Okay to Change Your Baby’s Name How to Have More Fun Naming Your Baby Test-Driving Your Baby Name How to Change Your Baby’s Name 9 Timeless Rules for Naming Your Baby Family Names Are Getting More Adventurous How Not To Name The Baby: Top 10 Baby-Naming Don’ts

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

　　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...

The Best Baby Name Advice

　　Over the many months of How I Named My Baby, our Berries have shared incredible tips and valuable insight on navigating the baby name process. 　　Here, the best baby name advice from our readers: 　　On where to begin:“Start off by asking your partner what names they don’t like! Are there any names...

The Art of the (Baby Name) Breakup

　　You never forget your first breakup. 　　Benjamin – Ben – had so many attractive qualities. Strong yet sensitive, timeless and classic, with an easy likeability and appeal. 　　I wasn’t the only one who fell fast for his charms. Everywhere I went, people gushed about how much they loved Ben. At...

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