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Antiquarian Names: Colonial craftsmen names

　　For a number of years, when I wasn’t writing about names, I was writing about antiques and collectibles for a syndicated newspaper column. But of course when I was thinking about antiques, I was still also thinking about names. 　　Looking at the field of antique furniture, for example, I found that...

Baby Jock Names: 25 surprising sports star choices

RIP, Ben: A Mom Mourns Her Once-Favorite Name

Classic Names: The Fred Factor

Boys’ Names: The Happy Ending

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FATHER’S DAY NAMES: Celebrity Dads

　　Once more this year we commemorate Father’s Day with a list of some notable names of the paternal parents of celebrities of various times and places, with some truly unusual examples, as in Archulus (Truman Capote) and Belmont (Humphrey Bogart). As with the moms we displayed on Mother’s Day, it turns out that quite...

Midcentury Nickname Names: Buster and Buddy are back

　　I don’t you know if you’ve noticed a growing trendlet—at least among celebrities—for what we might call generic-boy-nickname-names. In other words, these aren’t specific short forms like Charlie or Archie, but ol- timey macho boy tags like Buddy and Buster. 　　In the recent past, we’ve seen Noel Gallagher’s Sonny, a...

Classic baby names: Peter, Paul or Mary?

　　Of course they’re still around, with a few like William and Daniel still in the Top Ten, but most of the standard classics are far from being the power names they once were–Peter, Paul and George, for example, have hit all-time lows. 　　And yes, Edward has that Twilight touch, and Jack is back with...

Willy Wonka & Severus Snape: Alliteration in kids’ book names

　　They snap, crackle, and pop—which is one reason why alliterative names are so widely used for the characters in children’s stories—from nursery rhymes like ‘Wee Willie Winkie’ to picture books like Mike Mulligan’s Steam Shovel to Young Adult book characters like Harry Potter‘s Luna Lovegood. 　　Here, the distinguished name scholars Don...

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Prince and Princess Names: From fiction and fable and screen

Prince and Princess Names: From fiction and fable and screen

Baby Naming Advice: Teacher Edition Girl Names: For International Women’s Day Celebs are Crazy for Nickname Names! The Most Popular Baby Names of the Future 10 Years of Beautiful Babyberry Names Girl Baby Names: 50 Sweetest Sweet-Spot Names 9 Glowing Girl Names: Brilliant and bright Sister Names: Long or Short?

Popular Girl Names: Lost in the La-Crowd

　　They’ve long loved Lyla for a daughter. But is Lyla too close to all those other lovely, La-la names? 　　Emily writes: 　　We are struggling with choosing a name for our baby girl arriving in March. 　　Our son’s name is Theodore and he goes by Theo. For years we have liked...

Valentine’s Day Names: Lovable Love Words

　　Valentine baby names mean love and romance in every possible way. Today we look at names that mean love, heart, sweetness, and more, to celebrate the holiday in the name of your own lovebug. 　　The Valentine FamilyLet’s begin with the star of the show. The name Valentine (in Latin, Valentinus)...

Boys’ Names for Girls

　　We all know about boy names for girls like Madison and Addison, Harper and Avery that were once exclusively male, later to be counted among the most popular girl names. 　　Then there are the newer names crossing the gender divide toward the girls’ side. These may still be more widely...

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Where To Find A Cool Vintage Boy Name

Where To Find A Cool Vintage Boy Name

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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...

How I Named My Baby: October Teddy

　　Michelle, a breastfeeding counselor, and Neil, a research scientist, live in Ames, Iowa with their four children: Eisley, Avonlea, Idalia Rae, and October Teddy. 　　October was born on March 4, 2023. Here, we talk to Michelle about how she and Neil named their little boy. 　　Tell me October’s name story!I...

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...

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The Most Nonbinary Names in Every State

The Most Nonbinary Names in Every State

100 Unique Unisex Middle Names How I Named My Babies: Nico Gianna & Jasper Graham 200 Unique Word Names You Won’t Find Anywhere Else Gender Neutral Names Changing Direction The Coolest Unisex Nature Names Gender-Bending Baby Names Vintage Surname Names Come Back Around Pride Icon Names Celebrate Diversity

Surnames That Make Great Unisex Baby Names

　　Surnames used as unisex baby names offer fresh, modern-sounding options that aren’t too tied to one gender. 　　Last names as first names are always in fashion. Some lean strongly to one gender, as we can see in the USA’s list of popular names. Harper and Avery are mostly given to...

America's Top Unisex Names of 2022

　　Want to know the most popular unisex names? We’ve crunched the numbers for you. 　　Our definition of a unisex name is one that’s used for both girls and boys with a split of at least 90-10. (For the most popular names, there are always a few opposites recorded, like the...

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...

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These Names Are At Their Peak

These Names Are At Their Peak

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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...

Astrology Names: The Ultimate Guide

　　Astrology names are inspired by the stars and planets, the four elements, and the symbols and characteristics connected to the zodiac signs. 　　Coinciding with the recent cultural obsession with astrology, we’ve observed a rise in names relating to the zodiac and all things celestial. 　　Millennials and Gen Z have taken...

Quirky Favorite Baby Names in 10 Top Cities

　　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...

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Rare Names With Popular Nicknames

Rare Names With Popular Nicknames

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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...

Forgotten Names Making a Comeback

　　Looking for a niche source of rare baby names? Try the comeback kids of 2022. 　　These names were once used for babies in the US, but then vanished for decades. Just when you might think they were lost forever, they've re-appeared in the official baby name data for 2022. 　　The...

New Study Determines the Top Jewish Names

　　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...

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Family Names Are Getting More Adventurous

Family Names Are Getting More Adventurous

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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...

The Art of the (Baby Name) Breakup

　　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...

What the Name Sage Knows: Ten Secrets to Loving Your Child's Name

　　Nameberry has been happy to host Abby Sandel's Name Sage column and to bring our visitors her wise naming advice for several years now. Here, Abby's accumulated naming wisdom (so far). Thank you, Abby, for your wonderful column. 　　The act of choosing a name is deceptively simple. Just a few...

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