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The Next Baby Name Style Wave

　　by Pamela Redmond Satran 　　You have only to look at the popularity lists to know which names are used most widely now. There’s Sophia, Isabella, Emma, and Olivia for girls; Jacob, Mason, and Ethan for boys. Which reminds us: Have you seen our new, searchable U.S. Top 1000 list? It’s...

Nov 25, 2024

Contagious: What makes a name catch on?

The Most Notable Names of 2013

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Choosing Baby Names: Sense vs sensibility

Nov 25, 2024

　　By Stephanie Pappas, Live Science 　　When my husband announced the birth of our first child to my family last June, they were convinced, thanks to a bad cell phone connection, that we had named our daughter Tetra. My dad Googled the tropical fish, and my brother, who was wielding a...

Modern Classic Baby Names: Cecilia, Calvin and Colin

Nov 25, 2024

　　by Angela Mastrodonato of Upswing Baby Names 　　Certain names seem as likely to be on children as on their parents, but are unimaginable on grandparents and great-grandparents. 　　These names are modern classics, names that have been highly ranked on the Social Security list for about 30-40 years, but were very...

Trendy Names in the News: Maceo, Azura, and Knox:

Nov 25, 2024

　　By Abby Sandel of Appellation Mountain 　　Styles change. 　　In hemlines and hairdos, in music and cuisine and baby names, too. 　　Once upon a time, Mildred was a Top Ten name in the US. Clarence, Connie, Randy, Dawn, Eugene, Norman, Norma, Crystal, Dustin, Myrtle, and Elmer have all ranked in the...

Predicting 2014 Starbaby Names, Part 2

Nov 25, 2024

　　by Tara Ryazansky 　　It seems like I can’t check my email or stand in a grocery store line these days without being bombarded with images of pregnant celebrities. I’m not complaining though. A new pregnancy announcement means we can expect an interesting name announcement to be coming. But instead of...

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30 Gorgeous Girl Names We Love

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Is This Baby Name Too Popular?

Nov 25, 2024

　　Their favorite girl names have raced up the charts of popular baby names, sending this couple back to the drawing board for their December daughter. Let’s help them find a vintage, traditional name – that isn’t headed for the Top Ten! 　　Megan writes: 　　My husband and I are at a...

Baby Name Theft?

Nov 25, 2024

　　They love the name Josephine, but could their choice lead to family drama? Her sister has called dibs on the name, and says they ought to respect her wishes. 　　Alicia writes: 　　I am due with our second daughter in a few weeks. 　　Our first is named Aurora and we call...

Flower Baby Names: A child’s garden of names

Nov 25, 2024

　　Flower names for girls never go out of style, and for good reason! 　　Flower names have a fresh femininity which has appealed to parents throughout the ages, but they can also make a meaningful choice. 　　Choosing a seasonal flower name can be a sweet way to connect your baby girl...

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Where To Find A Cool Vintage Boy Name

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12 Boy Names That Deserve More Love

Nov 25, 2024

　　Looking for a boy name that feels both fashionable and original, that stands out for its rarity but fits with current trends? 　　Boy names are evolving at lightning speed right now, with parents more willing than ever to branch out from traditional choices and embrace individuality in their sons’ names...

Exploring the Meaning of Julian

Nov 25, 2024

　　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...

Nickname Spotlight: Getting to Gus

Nov 25, 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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Unisex Names That Switched From Boy to Girl

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Unisex Baby Names: But Are They Really?

Nov 25, 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...

50 Rare Gender-Neutral Names Heating Up

Nov 25, 2024

　　Gender neutral names are extremely fashionable right now – but that can pose a problem to parents looking for a cool but uncommon unisex baby name. 　　Familiar favorites such as River (Number 105 for boys in 2022, and Number 150 for girls) and Charlie (Number 178 for boys, Number 123...

Vintage Surname Names Come Back Around

Nov 25, 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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Sibling Names: The latest from London

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The Most Popular Names Over Time

Nov 25, 2024

　　By Kelli Brady, NameFreak! 　　Ever wonder which name has been given the most overall? Of course I have! To satisfy my curiosity on the matter, I totaled the raw numbers of all names ever recorded by the SSA since the data has been collected (1880). I must say the results...

Name-alytics

Nov 25, 2024

　　By Kelli Brady, thenamefreak.com 　　I am so very excited to finally announce the release of my eBook! Name-alytics: An In-Depth Analysis of the Top 100 Names in the United States Since 1880, a project I have been working on for over a year now. I had the idea and started the...

Billy and Bob are Back in the Playground

Nov 25, 2024

　　By Linda Rosenkrantz 　　The nickname-name trend is nothing new. Who among us hasn’t known a baby Max or Maggie or Sam or Ellie? Or even one of those with a whiff of vintage nostalgia, like Millie or Josie? 　　But lately there’s been a new twist on this phenomenon, especially seen...

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30 Great Names You’re Not Using!

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Baby Names Before 1850

Nov 25, 2024

　　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...

80 Great New Sweet Spot Names

Nov 25, 2024

　　Ever since we started exploring and writing about baby names, Pam and I have been intrigued by the concept of sweet-spot names, those that fall in that perfect position of not being epidemically popular—so common that their distinctive images to be diluted—yet not extreme enough to raise eyebrows or cause...

Top Baby Name Influencers 2023

Nov 25, 2024

　　Baby name influencers don't set out to start name trends, but ultimately, their names go viral. 　　When it comes to influential names, there’s a formula for success. Whether the name is that of a celebrity or their child, it needs to be connected to someone who’s highly visible in the...

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Name Change Resources

Nov 25, 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 Change Your Baby’s Name

Nov 25, 2024

　　So you've already put a name on the birth certificate, but now you're feeling baby name regret. Can you change your baby's name? Of course you can! 　　Follow our step-by-step guide to changing a baby name, from navigating the legal process to coping with the emotions of a name change....

The Art of the (Baby Name) Breakup

Nov 25, 2024

　　You never forget your first breakup. 　　Benjamin – Ben – had so many attractive qualities. Strong yet sensitive, timeless and classic, with an easy likeability and appeal. 　　I wasn’t the only one who fell fast for his charms. Everywhere I went, people gushed about how much they loved Ben. At...