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North West: Behind Kim and Kanye’s baby name

　　by Pamela Redmond Satran and Linda Rosenkrantz 　　Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have reportedly named their newborn daughter North, and less than 24 hours after the announcement, all directional jokes have officially been cracked. 　　Although that won’t stop anyone from continuing to make them for the rest of little North...

Jan 14, 2025

Bold Names for Girls

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Luna, Ozzie and Vernon: Bold Girls, Vintage Boys

Jan 14, 2025

　　by Abby Sandel/Appellation Mountain 　　Do you name boys and girls the same way? 　　We often reserve antique gems for girls – lady-like appellations like Charlotte, Amelia, Lydia, and Hattie. But this week, parents proved that retro picks work for boys, too. Several high-profile birth announcements revived grandpa-chic choices for our...

Unusual Baby Names: 10 same-but-different girl names

Jan 14, 2025

　　by Pamela Redmond Satran 　　It’s a common baby name dilemma: You love a name like Cora or Lila forever, holding it close as your own special secret choice, and then bang! Right when you’re finally in a position to use it, you discover it’s become a trendy new favorite, vaulting...

Sassy Short Girl Baby Names: Blythe, Blake, Blair

Jan 14, 2025

　　by Angela Mastrodonato of Upswing Baby Names 　　After years of long-frilly girl names, the winds of fashion are once again shifting and one syllable names are getting recognition. 　　There are several lovely one syllable names with quaint femininity such as Jane, Rose, and Mae. And then there are one syllable...

Creative Girls’ Names: Xia, Djena, and Geneva

Jan 14, 2025

　　The Nameberry 9 by Abby Sandel of Appellation Mountain 　　Are we becoming more tolerant of creative names? 　　My kids’ friends and classmates are a diverse lot, and their names reflect it. There’s Seamus and Shivarama, a boy named Delaney and a girl called Jordan. Yes, we have Matthew and Sam...

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Hello, Cutie! Rare Vintage Girl Names Ending in -ie

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How I Named My Baby: Pippen Carol

Jan 14, 2025

　　Courtney and David Denker live in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with their daughter Pippen Carol. 　　Pippen was born on August 31, 2022. Here, we talk to Courtney about how she and David named their little girl. 　　Tell me Pippen’s name story!After my husband David and I had been dating for about a...

12 Girl Names That Deserve More Love

Jan 14, 2025

　　Why do some baby names make it big, while others remain under the radar? 　　Sometimes, it’s a simple question of sound and style. Other times, a celebrity or pop culture connection might be to thank for a name’s sudden rise (or fall). 　　But sometimes, even baby name experts are left...

100+ Rare Girl Names You Don’t Know (Yet!)

Jan 14, 2025

　　Rare girl names — the best ones, anyway — are not only uncommon but also unusual, usable, and fit your personal style. 　　You may be looking for a name so rare and cool, it’s intimidating (try Dolucila or Xelat). Or perhaps you’re on the hunt for one that conveys friendliness...

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

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Baby Jock Names: 25 surprising sports star choices

Jan 14, 2025

　　If there’s one arena that may have been kind of neglected in the nameberry search for cool namesakes, it would probably be the wide, wide world of sports. 　　There are a couple of explanations for this. Number One is the fact that so many star athletes were known by nicknames—Mickey...

Classic baby names: Peter, Paul or Mary?

Jan 14, 2025

　　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...

Boys’ Names: The Happy Ending

Jan 14, 2025

　　Maybe contemplating the name Rufus sparked my revelation. Or it might have hit me when I encountered an Otis. Whatever the inspiration, I suddenly realized that my most-loved boys’ names end in the letter s. Yep, almost all of them. 　　Amias? One of my all-time underappreciated favorites. 　　Amadeus and Miles? ...

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100 Unique Unisex Middle Names

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Gender-Bending Baby Names

Jan 14, 2025

　　Gender-bending baby names cross gender boundaries. Some of them are more popular for boys, others for girls, and some are so rare they could go either way. See what you think – are these names more boy or girl to you? 　　Arlo 　　Actor Theo Rossi and his wife chose a...

Fall’s Biggest Name Trend: Econames

Jan 14, 2025

　　Total Bellas star Brie Bella, mother of three-year-old Birdie Joe and newborn Buddy Dessert, revealed she would have chosen the name Branch or Blossom for her child if she’d had a girl. “People thought I was crazy, but I thought Birdie and Branch would just be like the sweetest, cutest...

America's Top Unisex Names of 2022

Jan 14, 2025

　　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...

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Names of the Future

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Children’s Book Names: From Aidan to Zoe

Jan 14, 2025

　　While browsing through a recent issue of The New Yorker magazine, I came across an article about the current generation of picture books and their bratty protagonists. It was illustrated by an image from a book called Finn Throws a Fit. Aha, I thought, so juvenile authors are on top of...

Cheery-O Names

Jan 14, 2025

　　From the time we wrote our very first name book, we’ve both been totally charmed by the unique verve and spirit of names ending in the letter ‘o’. And, over time, our love for them has only increased. We’re glad to see that more and more people seem to be agreeing with...

California Desert Names

Jan 14, 2025

　　Guest blogger Susan Chesney writes about the evocative place and nature names of the California desert. 　　One of my favorite places is the California desert, because in that silent place there are many secrets. Most people drive through the desert as fast as they can with their windows up, radios...

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The Top Baby Names A-Z

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Rare Names With Popular Nicknames

Jan 14, 2025

　　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...

Top Names in Each State Revealed!

Jan 14, 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...

80 Great New Sweet Spot Names

Jan 14, 2025

　　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...

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It’s Okay to Change Your Baby’s Name

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How to Have More Fun Naming Your Baby

Jan 14, 2025

　　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 Cope With Baby Name Regret

Jan 14, 2025

　　Baby name regret — also known as baby name remorse — is a common source of shame among new parents. It allegedly affects between 10-20% of new parents, yet the perceived stigma deters many from sharing their feelings or stories. 　　Lately, celebrities have been opening up about their own experiences with baby...

Unique Twin Names to Inspire

Jan 14, 2025

　　Unique twin names that feel well-matched but not too matchy can feel impossible to find. Naming twins is undoubtedly one of the biggest challenges (and greatest pleasures) facing a baby namer – although our ultimate guide to twin names is a great place to start! 　　Many parents naming twins take...