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Happy Birthday to Nameberry!

　　A year ago this week, nameberry was born. The site had been months (about nine, actually) in the making, and so the launch felt like a culmination. But like most new parents, we quickly saw that it was only the beginning. Here, an inside look at nameberry’s first year. 　　We’ve...

Nov 24, 2024

Unusual Baby Names: Why They’re Really On The Rise

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Unusual Names: 10 More You’re Not Using

The “F” Names: They’re few and far between

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Bardo (and other celebrity O names)

Nov 24, 2024

　　Sandra Bullock’s choice of Bardo as her newly-adopted son’s middle name puts the spotlight back on the O names – names that begin, end, or otherwise emphasize the letter O. 　　We’ve always loved the O names and have taken an ever-expanding view of the category since publishing our first name...

Most Popular Names: How “The List” Was Born

Nov 24, 2024

　　We’re honored to have Michael Shackleford, the inventor of the Social Security baby name popularity list, as today’s nameberry guest blogger. Shackleford played a pivotal role in the history of American baby naming by constructing the first national count of the Top 1000 names. Shackleford, who can now be found...

Undiscovered Baby Names: What New Names Have You Heard Lately?

Nov 24, 2024

　　Our first crowd-sourced blog, on original names that lead to popular nicknames, was such a hit that we’ve decided to give it another go. Our new topic: Undiscovered baby names — undiscovered by you, that is, at least until recently. 　　I first thought of this subject last September at a...

Popular Baby Names 2009: From here, there and everywhere

Nov 24, 2024

　　We’ve still got five months to wait before we get the official word on what the top names across America were in 2009, but in the meantime we can console ourselves with the lists that have started to come in of the most popular names in various US cities, states and even individual hospitals, and in in...

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Animated Baby Names for Girls

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Great Alternatives to the Top Girl Names

Nov 24, 2024

　　The US Social Security Administration tallies up the names of all the babies born within a year and reveals which names were most popular. While there are clearly thousands of parents who are happy using popular names, there are also parents who would rather avoid them. 　　For those parents who...

Name Sage: A Sister for Rex and Leo

Nov 24, 2024

　　Lauren writes: 　　Our two little fellows, Rex, 3, and Leo, 18 months, will have a little sister later this year. 　　Our Hungarian last name is rather challenging to spell and difficult to pronounce, so we like the idea of keeping her name easy to read and say. 　　I like shorter,...

Name Sage: A Sister for Juliet and Celia

Nov 24, 2024

　　Erin writes: 　　I am due at the end of September. I already have two little girls – Juliet Selah and Celia Edaleigh. I need help with a third girl’s name. 　　We narrowed it down to Rosalie Jemma or Edie True, but I am open to suggestions. 　　I want to include...

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Boy Baby Names: More hidden gems

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TV Baby Names: Quirky new boy characters

Nov 24, 2024

　　Last week we covered the quirky girl side of the character lists of the current TV shows and now, as promised, here come the boys. Some of these shows are just launching, joining the hundreds of shows currently found on the plethora of platforms now available. Below, some of the...

Leonine Names For Leo Babies

Nov 24, 2024

　　Names for Leo babies relate most directly to lions. According to zodiac lore, the sun entered the constellation of Leo the lion on July 23, meaning that babies born between then and August 22 are ruled by its brave, strong and imperious influence. Whether or not you buy into the...

Baby Name News: Fresh and festive choices

Nov 24, 2024

　　This week’s news includes gemstone and virtue names for boys, reasons to choose a popular name, fresh names from the 1990s (yes, really), and Boomer Phelps’s little brother. 　　Festive, lucky namesAt this time of year, the festivals come thick and fast – as do baby names relating to them. Valentine’s...

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Gender-Bending Baby Names

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Unisex Baby Names: But Are They Really?

Nov 24, 2024

　　Unisex names are attracting more and more attention for babies of both sexes – but “unisex” doesn’t always mean “gender-neutral”. 　　Unisex vs. Gender Neutral NamesNameberry generally defines unisex names as those given to the minority sex at least 10% of the time. But although those names may qualify as unisex...

The Coolest Unisex Nature Names

Nov 24, 2024

　　Unisex nature names blend two of the coolest categories of baby names right now, so it’s no wonder they’re attracting a lot of attention! 　　The top gender neutral names in the US include several nature-inspired options, and the natural world is also a wonderful place to look for unique unisex...

Surprisingly International Baby Names

Nov 24, 2024

　　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...

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The Top Names We're Watching for 2024

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What's a Classic Name?

Nov 24, 2024

　　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...

60 Southern Baby Names With Charm And Style

Nov 24, 2024

　　What makes a Southern name? Just a unique blend of tradition and modern style. 　　Parents in the American South are famous for passing on family names to children, for example by repeating first names, or using mom's maiden name as a first name. This means that classics like John and...

America's Next Top Baby Names

Nov 24, 2024

　　What are America's next top baby names, the future favorites that nobody is using today? 　　A few generations ago, in 1980, names like Luna and Luca, Kennedy and Maverick were shuffling along at the bottom of the charts. Today, they’re among the most popular namesUSA, each ranking within the Top...

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Presidential Names for Babies: Who's Winning?

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How Gen Z Is Your Name?

Nov 24, 2024

　　Gen Z names, the most popular names for babies born from 1997 to 2012, are led by Emily and Jacob, according to a new study by Nameberry. 　　The watchword for Generation Z names is diversity, according to Nameberry’s study, with 70% more names in general use for Zoomers than for...

30 Great Names You’re Not Using!

Nov 24, 2024

　　Looking for a cool name that's rare but not too out-there? You've come to the right place. 　　There are lots of reasons to choose an uncommon baby name. Maybe you hated being one of five Jessicas or Joshuas in your class, and don't want the same fate for your child......

The Best of the Rarest Baby Names

Nov 24, 2024

　　Baby namers desperate for truly undiscovered baby names have always begged us for our secret list of unique names that nobody but nobody else has. You know, the truly wonderful baby names with deep history and wide appeal that somehow remain completely undiscovered. 　　The only problem was we didn’t have...

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Test-Driving Your Baby Name

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Rainbow Baby Names Honor and Comfort

Nov 24, 2024

　　Rainbow baby names — names for a child born after the loss of another — can be a way to mark a time of mixed emotions. Some parents find it helpful and meaningful to choose a name that both acknowledges the loss and celebrates new life, commemorating the past and...

Family Names Are Getting More Adventurous

Nov 24, 2024

　　Sure, Thanksgiving is about sweet potatoes with little marshmallows on top, but it’s also about family. That’s why, as we approach the holiday, our coverage of Thanksgiving baby names is focused this year not on Pilgrim names or turkey names but on the new style in family names. 　　Family names...

20 Questions Every Baby Namer Should Ask

Nov 24, 2024

　　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,...