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Old Testament Baby Names: On choosing Job

　　By Rebekah Anderson 　　Our son’s name is Job. No, not “job,” as in a vocation. It is pronounced with a long “o,” and rhymes with robe. As in, the book of Job in the Bible, the story about a man who is visited with overwhelming trials. Yeah—that Job. 　　My husband...

Nov 26, 2024

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Winter Olympic Baby Names: Part 2–The Boys

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Memorial Day Names 2014: 15 great Civil War hero names

Nov 26, 2024

　　By Linda Rosenkrantz 　　The holiday we’re celebrating—originally called Decoration Day—was first commemorated in 1868, not long after the end of the Civil War, the bitter, bloody battle between the North and the South that ripped the country apart. 　　Over the course of the war, more than a thousand soldiers reached...

Your Top 5 Boy Names!

Nov 26, 2024

　　Last week was the girls’ turn; now, we’re going to invite you to list your Top 5 boys’ names. 　　These can be names you’ve already used or are planning to use for a son, or just may be your five favorite names for boys. 　　If you can’t limit yourself to...

The Origins of Owen

Nov 26, 2024

　　By Leslie McLean 　　I conceived Owen through donor insemination on a gorgeous early February night of great tenderness. His birthday would have been in October. 　　We can see him, a bit like Gilbert on Leave it to Beaver, a child version of Lawrence O’Donnell on MSNBC. White blonde, serious, outdoorsy. A...

What’s your favorite classic boys’ name…and why?

Nov 26, 2024

　　Which classic boys’ name do you love the best? 　　Classic boys’ names encompass those that are traditionally popular such as John, William, and Thomas, along with classics fashionable today like Henry and Alexander. 　　And classic names for boys may also include biblical names such as Jacob and Joshua, along with...

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Wonder Women Names: Strong names for girls

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

Nov 26, 2024

　　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....

What’s Your Favorite Girly-Girl Baby Name?

Nov 26, 2024

　　Eleonora and Arabella, Scarlett and Juliette. 　　Whether long-held favorite or guilty pleasure, girly-girl names have an undeniable appeal. 　　What’s your favorite ultra-feminine name for girls? 　　And would you use one for your daughter? Why or why not? ...

Most Popular Baby Names In Every State

Nov 26, 2024

　　Quick: What were the most popular boys’ and girls’ names of 2016? Emma and Noah, you say? Wrong — at least unless you live in Pennsylvania or Texas. 　　True, Emma and Noah came out on top when the Social Security Administration released its annual list of the most popular baby names of...

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Nickname in the News: Hal

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Cool Character Names: Secret Shakespeareans

Nov 26, 2024

　　By Linda Rosenkrantz 　　There are a lot of surprisingly cool character names hiding in Shakespeare’s plays. You only have to look beyond the more obvious Romeo and Juliet, Caesar and Cleopatra, Hamlet and Horatio. Just among the male characters, we find many attractive and usable options if we move past the...

Boys’ Name Joe Gets Its Own Holiday

Nov 26, 2024

　　The boys’ name Joe is in the news these day, and Happy National Joe Day on March 27th celebrates the incredibly likeable, everyman name Joe. 　　In the news, former Vice President Joe Biden is now the presumptive Democratic Party nominee for President, having won recent primaries in states such as...

Finding International Boy Names

Nov 26, 2024

　　These physician parents are hard at work responding to the global pandemic. Let’s help them find some great international boy names due later this month! 　　Alyssa writes:We have a little boy on the way, due in late May, and are looking for a name. We live in the German-speaking part...

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Unisex Names Across the Atlantic

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Unisex Baby Names: But Are They Really?

Nov 26, 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...

Nonbinary Names Achieve Gender Parity

Nov 26, 2024

　　Nonbinary names are balanced in the proportion of girls to boys who receive the name in a given year. At Nameberry, we define this as no less than 35 percent, but no more than 65 percent of a single sex. Compare that to unisex names, which are given to the...

200 Unique Word Names You Won’t Find Anywhere Else

Nov 26, 2024

　　Lovers of unique word names, put down your dictionaries! 　　We’ve found a better way to come up with truly original word names for babies: crowdsource it! We recently asked our brilliant Berry community to suggest cool new word name possibilities that no one’s thought of yet — and they didn’t...

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What's a Classic Name?

Nov 26, 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...

Spanish Nature Names Soar Beyond Luna

Nov 26, 2024

　　While for the most part, 2022's Top 10 names looks a whole lot similar to the year before, there was one significant change — the debut of the luminous Luna. The Spanish word for moon has been shooting up the charts after having entered the Top 1000 in 2003, and...

Old Money Names That Will Make You Feel Rich

Nov 26, 2024

　　Old money names conjure the aspirational lifestyle provided by generational wealth — elite country clubs, prep schools, and holidays in the countryside. The old money aesthetic is being felt beyond baby names — this prep-rebrand is suddenly everywhere. 　　Fashion runways are filled with pleated skirts, penny loafers, and pearl necklaces. Americans...

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Presidential Names for Babies: Who's Winning?

Nov 26, 2024

　　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,...

Forgotten Names Making a Comeback

Nov 26, 2024

　　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...

Baby Names Before 1850

Nov 26, 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...

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

Nov 26, 2024

　　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...

Unique Twin Names to Inspire

Nov 26, 2024

　　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...

How to Change Your Baby’s Name

Nov 26, 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....