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　　by Abby Sandel 　　Everything you need to know about girls’ baby names, from A to Z. Looking for the boys’ version? It’s right here. 　　AA is the most popular letter for girls’ names, including Top Tens Ava and Abigail, plus Avery, Amelia, Aubrey, Addison, and fast-climbing newcomer, Aria. 　　BLongtime Nameberry...

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She Found the Perfect Name for Baby #7

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　　By Tara Wood 　　Although I’ve done it seven times, I still find baby naming weird and challenging. 　　I don’t know about you, but my mood, thoughts, likes, and opinions all shift daily- sometimes hourly. Oftentimes I change my my mind three or four times before I finally decide on what...

Zodiac Baby Names for Girls

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　　We’ve looked at Zodiac baby names for boys, now here are the traits associated with each sign and related names, this time aimed at girls. 　　Aries: 　　Aries is the sign associated with fire, Mars, and the ram. People born under this sign are courageous, energetic, willful, commanding, leading, competitive, and...

The Long and (mostly) Short of Baby Names

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　　By Abby Sandel 　　Looking at this week’s baby names in the news, you might think that parents are all about short names. We’ve heard high profile birth announcements for Edie and Della, Iyla and Poppy – no formal names required. 　　But it’s not that simple. Sure, Ava and Mia are...

Taylor Swift-Inspired Baby Names

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　　By Abby Sandel 　　Taylor Swift’s latest video is a who’s who of Hollywood stars, up-and-coming singers, and supermodels galore. 　　(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcIy9NiNbmo YouTube Bad Blood Taylor Swift) stars Taylor as a sort of James Bond/Wonder Woman/Katniss Everdeen warrior extraordinaire. After her fellow BFF-spy betrays her, she enrolls in assassin school and assembles...

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　　By Abby Sandel 　　Let’s say you love old-fashioned girl names with a tailored quality. You’re all about names that topped the charts a century ago, but feel fresh and modern today. 　　Top Ten Charlotte fits this description. The same is true of fast-rising Evelyn and Eleanor. 　　The only problem, of...

Dad’s Favorite Baby Name is Taken … by the Dog!

Apr 17, 2025

　　They’ve already used their favorite name – for the dog! She’s working on finding some fresh ideas, but he’s still stuck on Olivia. What might satisfy them both? 　　Megan writes: 　　My husband and I are expecting our first baby in early August – a girl! 　　We are trying to decide on the perfect name....

Most Popular Girl Names Of 2016

Apr 17, 2025

　　What are the most popular baby girl names of 2016? Here we highlight the Top 25, from Number 1 Emma to newcomers Riley and Aria to the traditional Elizabeth, hanging in at Number 13. The popular names for girls this year featured some major changes, with Ava, for example, moving in to...

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New Geek Chic Names For Boys

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　　Hipster, nerdy, funky-clunky… Call them what you will, there’s no denying that geek chic names for boys and girls are cool. 　　But fashion moves fast, and some of the original names on our Geek Chic Boys master list — like Jasper, Cyrus and Augustus — now feel almost mainstream. 　　So...

Trending Boy Names

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　　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...

Traditional Boy Names: The Ultimate Guide

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　　Traditional boy names remain perennially popular with parents today, in spite of the broader trend towards ever more unique baby names for both sexes. 　　But that doesn’t necessarily mean that all traditional names for boys are popular. As well as the core classic boy names – like John, James and...

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　　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...

Last Names as First Names: Welcome to the Next Wave

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　　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...

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Apr 17, 2025

　　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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Ancient Names for Babies

Apr 17, 2025

　　Can the rise of ancient names for babies be credited to the prominence of Amelia, Zoe, Sebastian, and Atticus on international lists of popular names? 　　Or maybe it’s a reaction against all the new names and trends that have mushroomed over the past few decades, from word names to nature...

Modern Christian Names With Spirit and Style!

Apr 17, 2025

　　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...

These Names Are At Their Peak

Apr 17, 2025

　　Looking for a name everyone will love just as much as you do? You can’t go wrong with names at the top of their game. 　　Names that peaked in 2022, calculated in exclusive research and analysis by Nameberry, are baby names that rank higher in the USA than they have...

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Presidential Names for Babies: Who's Winning?

Apr 17, 2025

　　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

Apr 17, 2025

　　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...

Top Names in Each State Revealed!

Apr 17, 2025

　　Popular names by state can look very different from the national count. Find out which states' top names conform to the US popular names list and which go in a different direction. 　　Olivia and Liam held on to their titles as the most popular names in the United States for...

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　　When picking a name, it can be hard to find opportunities to test the name in a way that gauges the true ‘wearability’ of the name and the reactions it is likely to elicit. People’s abstract opinions of names (“no-one will ever be able to spell Aoife correctly”, “Harper is...

Updating Popular 1950s Names

Apr 17, 2025

　　Today the 1950 United States Census has finally been made public, giving us a peek into the post-war lives of our grandparents and great-grandparents. It’s a treasure trove for name lovers and family history enthusiasts alike! 　　You may want to name your child after a family member born in the...

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

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　　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...