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Boys’ Baby Names: 9 Ways to Name a Son

　　By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain 　　Naming a boy has always been a little bit different. 　　It isn’t harder, necessarily. For some parents, settling on a son’s name is a picnic compared to naming a daughter. 　　But there are definitely some differences in the way we think about boys’ names. 　　Around...

Nov 22, 2024

He’s a Gem: Boys’ names Onyx, Jasper, and Jet

Ancient Baby Names: Roman Emperors from Augustus to Trajan

Christmas Baby Names: Elf on the Shelf names

A Tale of Two Christopher Robins–or how I got my name

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Presidential Names: Which ones went viral?

Nov 22, 2024

　　By Nick Turner 　　Like millions of Americans, I was riveted by the Ken Burns documentary on the Roosevelts that aired this month on PBS. (I didn’t manage to watch all of 14 hours, but I hope to catch up eventually.) 　　I adore the first names in the Roosevelt family tree...

Kelly, Mackenzie, and Clare: Great reclaimed names for boys

Nov 22, 2024

　　By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain 　　Girls have been borrowing from boys’ names for generations. Shirley and Ashley were once more common for men. Ditto Madison, Avery, and Harper. 　　It’s easy to fume about name theft. After all, conventional wisdom is that once a name is widely used for our daughters,...

Scottish Boys’ Names: Fresh choices beyond Keith and Kyle

Nov 22, 2024

　　By Linda Rosenkrantz 　　There are many Scottish names for boys that have become so familiar that we don’t even recognize their roots—names like Malcolm and Cameron and Gavin and Gordon and Keith and Kyle. But there are others that have never reached our shores and that might be worth considering,...

Two Chummy Names: Buddy and Sonny

Nov 22, 2024

　　By Anna Otto, WaltzingMoreThanMatilda 　　Generic nicknames for boys is a baby name trend that some parents detest, and others are eager to embrace. But how much use and history do some of these names have? Here’s a close look at two. 　　BUDDY 　　Buddy is a slang word meaning “friend, companion.”...

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9 Glowing Girl Names: Brilliant and bright

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Reinventing Grandma Names

Nov 22, 2024

　　Grandma is over the rainbow about her new little namesake. Except how, exactly, do you honor a Glenda in 2018? 　　Tess writes: 　　My partner and I are expecting our first, a little girl, and are overjoyed! We are debating on first names right now, but know that we want the...

Celebs are Crazy for Nickname Names!

Nov 22, 2024

　　By Linda Rosenkrantz 　　Nickname names are hot! Who by now hasn’t met, for instance, a girl named Sam or Charlie? And nobody loves a nickname name more than celebrities, and many of them have displayed a lot of originality, discovering and reviving long forgotten relics. Here are some of the...

Girl Baby Names: Harlow, Cleo, or Willow?

Nov 22, 2024

　　They’ve narrowed their list to three great names for their new daughter: Cleo, Harlow, or Willow. But how do they decide which is best? 　　Penny–May writes: 　　I’d really appreciate your help with our name choice. We are in Australia, so name trends are different than in the US. 　　My husband...

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Exploring the Meaning of Julian

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Flower Names for Boys Are Blooming

Nov 22, 2024

　　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,...

How to Make Classic Boy Names Unique

Nov 22, 2024

　　Classic boy names are wonderful except for the fact that they’re so common. Yes, there have been many august Williams; sure, it’s a name resonant on your family tree; except, there are thousands (11,282, to be exact) of baby Williams out there. 　　But among the wonderful qualities of classic boy...

Nickname Spotlight: Getting to Gus

Nov 22, 2024

　　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...

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Surnames That Make Great Unisex Baby Names

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Last Names as First Names: Welcome to the Next Wave

Nov 22, 2024

　　The great thing is that the pool of surnames is so large — and ever more diverse — that there are always more to discover. 　　Sure, they don’t all make good first names. I know families called Beer, Small and Bumstead, but I doubt any babies will get those as...

The Most Nonbinary Names in Every State

Nov 22, 2024

　　Want to know the most gender-neutral nonbinary baby names? Depending where you live, they could be anything from Amani to Zen. 　　The most nonbinary names in the US are different from the most popular unisex names (which usually lean male or female). Here we’re talking about names that strike a...

Vintage Surname Names Come Back Around

Nov 22, 2024

　　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...

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Popular Names Your Mom Never Heard Of

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Babyberries: Class of 2023!

Nov 22, 2024

　　As we finish off another year, it's time for the recap of Nameberry's newest arrivals born in 2023! 　　Birth announcements for 93 new Babyberries – 47 girls and 46 boys – were featured on our forums and Instagram over the past year. The warmest of welcomes to all of our littlest members! 　　Berry parents...

Quirky Favorite Baby Names in 10 Top Cities

Nov 22, 2024

　　New York baby namers love sleek, streamlined girl names like Rose and Claire, while Dallas favorites like Willa and Evangeline bring a touch of Southern charm. 　　Scottish namers are drawn to rugged boy names with a local flavor, such as Innes and Struan. And in Auckland, New Zealand, you'll find...

The Top Names We're Watching for 2024

Nov 22, 2024

　　Which baby names will be on top in 2024? 　　If we're speaking literally, you can expect to see the same few names on the tippy-top of the charts — Olivia and Emma, Liam and Noah. But it's a lot more fun to look at the fastest-rising names — the choices rapidly...

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New Popular Irish Names Revealed

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Rare Names With Popular Nicknames

Nov 22, 2024

　　Have you ever known the excitement of meeting a Ben who is not Just Another Benjamin but is, in fact, Benedict? Or Nicki whose “secret” full name is Danika? If so, this list is for you. 　　Rare full names with familiar nicknames can be the best of both worlds, for...

Presidential Names for Babies: Who's Winning?

Nov 22, 2024

　　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,...

The Top Baby Names A-Z

Nov 22, 2024

　　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...

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How to Change Your Baby’s Name

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Name Change Resources

Nov 22, 2024

　　We won't sugar coat it: the legal and administrative logistics of a name change — whether it's your own or your child's — can be overwhelming. To make your process easier, we've compiled a far-reaching collection of name change resources, organized by location. 　　In the United States, name changes are processed at...

How to Have More Fun Naming Your Baby

Nov 22, 2024

　　Choosing names for hypothetical babies is always fun — why do you think I got into this business? — but when you’re actually expecting, the pressure is on. Suddenly you’re faced with the very big task of naming an actual human being, which (often) requires you to collaborate with your...

How to Pick the Perfect Multilingual Name

Nov 22, 2024

　　Need an international name that works across different languages? It can be challenging, but here we share our tips and ideas to help you find a marvelously multilingual name that brings your family's cultures together. 　　If your family speaks multiple languages, you probably want your child to have a name...