Why do we keep coming back to Roman names? Just a decade or two ago, many ancient Roman names seemed lost to the past. These included both clunky names like Cornelius that had seen use in modern times, and those that never made it past the fall of Rome.  　　But...

　　Each year, a new crop of pop culture names bursts onto the scene. Some will go on to reach massive heights — former Top 10 name Madison was introduced by the movie Splash in 1984 — while others will fade (remember Sekani and Kovid?) 　　The pandemic years cemented celebrities and popular culture...

　　Malibu Barbie, Bambi, Wednesday. What is this trend of referencing childhood nostalgia with baby names? 　　We're calling it kindercore names. Kindercore, coined in 2019, is the design aesthetic characterized by decor in primary colors and simple shapes. 　　Like this style, kindercore names harken back to childhood. Specifically, kindercore names reference beloved characters in...

　　Sci-fi baby names are about much more than wacky inventions and unpronounceable alien words. In fact, some of the most memorable science fiction characters have very ordinary, classic names. Think Luke Skywalker, James T. Kirk, Sarah Connor, Amy Pond. 　　Other sci-fi names are more unconventional, whether they’re long-neglected gems, newly-minted...