Baby names | Name list - www.zdname.com

Publish for free

zdname

Your Favorite Names from the Top 100

　　Many of us at Nameberry automatically dislike names that are “too popular.” 　　But look more closely at the most popular names and you’ll find lots of wonderful names that deserve their widespread use. Names that have stood the test of time, that have intrinsically pleasing sounds, that are associated with...

Same Name Syndrome–Jillions of Jens

Think naming one baby is tough? Try naming six….

The Shirley Temple Syndrome: On loving a popular, trendy name

101 Not-Too-Hot, Not-Too-Cold Baby Names

In Favor of Fitting In: Harper, Haven and Hudson What name do you hear waaaaaay too often? Nominate your favorite and win! One Hit Wonders: Beatrix, Baker & Boone New British Popularity List: Harry and Amelia still reign Underused Classic Baby Names: Calvin, Martin and Miriam 2013 Baby Name Popularity: Latest reports from Scotland and more Names Hot in Hollywood…but nowhere else!

Popular recommendations >

V Baby Names: Varied and vivid, from Velvet to Viggo

　　By Kelli Brady of NameFreak! 　　The letter V gives us relatively few usable names, but many of the ones it does give us are gems. From the queenly Victoria and the steady Vincent to the wonderfully rare Verity and the popular sound of Vander, V names are where it’s at!...

Pick a Boy-Girl Pair from the Top 1000

　　One thing we’re finding really mesmerizing about our gorgeous new Top 1000 U.S. names page is how easy it is to read across each line and compare the names of each gender that have the same rank. Some of the pairs seems perfectly matched — Sarah and Henry at Number 43,...

What Took So Long?: Why Huck and Holden and Atticus now?

　　It always strikes me as somewhat curious when a name that has been hidden in plain sight for decades—or longer—attached to a significant literary or real life character will suddenly pop into the zeitgeist and take off. Sometimes the contributing factors are obvious—sharing with a more recent celebrity (looking at...

International Baby Names: Top 100 Names from Outside the English-Speaking World

　　By Anna Otto, Waltzing More Than Matilda 　　I recently released an e-book called International Baby Names for Australian Parents, to help Australian parents find names that are uncommon, but not strange. My theory was that was a name that had never ranked here, yet was on the charts in other countries,...

Girl Names >

Princess Names

Beyond Ava & Aiden is Born Flower Fairy Names Finding New Names in Vintage Categories Mom Names: The Names of Famous Mothers The Mary Month of May She Suggests Names, He Vetoes Them: Can This Couple Negotiate? Girls’ Names from the Comix: Betty vs. Veronica The Clementine Clique: Trendy names ending in ‘ine’

A Baby Named ….Seabiscuit?

　　Our guest blogger Marion Roach first wrote about her sister Margaret’s horse-inspired name on her blog [_She Said, She Said](http://thesisterproject.com/roach), part of the sisters’ joint site, The Sister Project. Margaret Roach, the former editor of “Martha Stewart Living”, also runs the site A Way To Garden._ 　　My family frequently names...

Nameberry Faves: The names nameberryites love most

　　Back in February, a topic was posted on the Girls’ Names section of our Message Boards suggesting that people list their current Top Ten favorite names for girls, and it’s been running ever since. What’s especially nice about this for us is that it’s given Pam and me a fascinating look...

Exotic Lite: Girls’ Edition

　　There are some names that are not quite English, or American, but not quite not English either. These include international variations of classic English names – such as Katarina for Katherine – and names that are widely heard around the world but remain unusual in English-speaking countries. 　　The list below...

Boy Names >

100+ Best Boy Names Ending in a Vowel

100+ Best Boy Names Ending in a Vowel

How I Named My Baby: October Teddy How I Named My Baby: Koda Florian Boy Names: Some Popular Name Cliques New Geek Chic Names For Boys Brother Names I Named My Son Liam Before It Got Popular 150+ European Baby Boy Names How to Make Classic Boy Names Unique

Flower Names for Boys Are Blooming

　　Flower names for boys are a rare but beautiful bunch – a subset of the fashionable group of floral baby names which have proved particularly popular for girls in recent years. 　　Cool nature names for boys include tree names like Rowan and Oakley, wild animal names like Fox and Bear,...

Nickname Spotlight: Getting to Gus

　　Love Gus as a short name for a boy, but not a fan of Augustus and related names like August and Augustine? 　　One option is to simply use Gus on its own. This vintage nickname is charming, no-nonsense, and you’ll never need to spell it out. It was popular in...

Exploring the Meaning of Julian

　　Julian is a quiet classic, which has been in steady use throughout history but never wildly popular. It currently ranks at #35 in the US, appreciated for his jolly but understated charm. 　　Up to a point, the origins of the name are clear and undisputed: it comes from the Roman...

Unisex Names >

Unisex Names That Switched From Boy to Girl

Unisex Names That Switched From Boy to Girl

100 Unique Unisex Middle Names Unisex Baby Names: But Are They Really? 200 Unique Word Names You Won’t Find Anywhere Else Surnames That Make Great Unisex Baby Names Nonbinary Names Achieve Gender Parity Fall’s Biggest Name Trend: Econames The Most Nonbinary Names in Every State Gender-Bending Baby Names

Surprisingly International Baby Names

　　Say “international baby names” — and what springs to mind? 　　Hands up if you said Anna or Adam! It’s true: there are plenty of popular names that feature near the top of the baby name charts in multiple countries. 　　But if your tastes lean towards more uncommon choices, finding a...

The Top Unisex Names in Every US State

　　The most popular unisex names in the USA in 2022 were Logan, Avery, and Riley. But does that hold true across every state? 　　Well, sometimes. But as you might guess, each state has its own favorite unisex names. For some, it’s an occupational name like Parker or Sawyer. Other states...

Gender Neutral Names Changing Direction

　　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...

Trends & Predictions >

Celebrity Baby Name Trends of 2023

Celebrity Baby Name Trends of 2023

These Names Are At Their Peak New Study Shows Climate Impact on Baby Names 60 Southern Baby Names With Charm And Style America's Next Top Baby Names Old Money Names That Will Make You Feel Rich Popular Names Your Mom Never Heard Of Spanish Nature Names Soar Beyond Luna 60 Names That Mean You Live in the Midwest

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...

Cottagecore Baby Names Turn Back the Clock

　　Cottagecore baby names are part of a recent aesthetic trend defined by an appreciation for romanticized rural life, according to The New York Times. Hobbies such as bread baking, embroidery, and mushroom foraging are among the wholesome, nostalgic elements of the cottagecore lifestyle. 　　Cottagecore names, too, evoke this bucolic way...

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...

Name Popularity >

Rare Names With Popular Nicknames

Rare Names With Popular Nicknames

New Popular Irish Names Revealed Presidential Names for Babies: Who's Winning? New Study Determines the Top Jewish Names 20 Chic French Names You Should Know About 30 Great Names You’re Not Using! The Best of the Rarest Baby Names Top Baby Name Influencers 2023 Top Names in Each State 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...

The Top Baby Names A-Z

　　Baby names A-Z are a fascinating bunch, with the most popular name starting with every letter of the alphabet often different from what you'd expect. 　　You can probably guess the top girl name starting with O, and the top boy name that starts with L… they’re the current American number...

Baby Names Before 1850

　　Records on baby names only started in the US in 1880, and so getting an accurate read on names from the 1800s before this time can be difficult at best. 　　But researcher Douglas Galbi has compiled lists of baby names drawn from census records of the early 19th century. We...

Baby Naming Advice >

The Best Baby Name Advice

The Best Baby Name Advice

What the Name Sage Knows: Ten Secrets to Loving Your Child's Name Test-Driving Your Baby Name 9 Timeless Rules for Naming Your Baby Name Sage: Honoring Grandma Elaine Name Sage: Defining Classic Girl Names Name Sage: Japanese-inspired Names for Raiden and Renzo's Sister The Art of the (Baby Name) Breakup 20 Questions Every Baby Namer Should Ask

Unique Twin Names to Inspire

　　Unique twin names that feel well-matched but not too matchy can feel impossible to find. Naming twins is undoubtedly one of the biggest challenges (and greatest pleasures) facing a baby namer – although our ultimate guide to twin names is a great place to start! 　　Many parents naming twins take...

How Not To Name The Baby: Top 10 Baby-Naming Don’ts

　　Since parents today invest so much thought and effort into finding the right name for their child, we get a lot of queries asking for advice on what to name the baby, and we do try to accentuate the positive. 　　But we also find it incumbent upon us to point...

How to Cope With Baby Name Regret

　　Baby name regret — also known as baby name remorse — is a common source of shame among new parents. It allegedly affects between 10-20% of new parents, yet the perceived stigma deters many from sharing their feelings or stories. 　　Lately, celebrities have been opening up about their own experiences with baby...

About

Terms and Conditions Privacy policy Cookie Settings Contact Us

Services

zdname Baby Names Pet Names Girl Names Boy Names Unisex Names Trends & Predictions Name Popularity Baby Naming Advice

Copyright 2023-2025 - www.zdname.com All Rights Reserved