Unusual Boys’ Names: 12 Fresh Biblical Choices
　　Are there really any good unusual boys’ names left in the Bible?  Old Testament names for boys have been fashionable for going on half a century now, from the 1960s Adam to the present day Asher. Could there possibly be any obscure-yet-usable choices left? 　　Hundreds of them, in fact. The...
Nov 21, 2024
Can’t Find A Name You Love? Maybe you’ve got BNDD
Cowboy Names: Back in the saddle again
Cowboy Baby Names: This week’s Nameberry 9
Classic Boys’ Names: Let’s hear it for Henry!
Boys’ Names in Limbo: Is Roy ready to return? How about Howard? Boys’ Names: Regular Guy Names Nameberry Challenge: Name Affleck baby #3!! Boys’ Names: This week’s newsiest picks, from Barnaby to Jasper to Ned Animal Names: Cool bear baby names beyond Paddington and Pooh Boys’ Names: Nameberry’s newsiest boys’ names this week Top Boy Names 2011 Cool Boy Names: The Nameberry 9
Popular recommendations >
Stylish vs Popular: The boys’ edition
Nov 21, 2024
　　Yesterday we did a rundown on the divide between the girls’ names that are stylish to the point where it feels like they must be popular and those that are actually, statistically widely used.  It’s especially hard to distinguish when it comes to the names we see appearing so often in berry...
Celebrity Babies: Reese Witherspoon’s boy Tennessee James
Nov 21, 2024
　　The revelation of Tennessee as the name of Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth’s baby boy came as something of a surprise to the celebrity babies‘ name-watching world—but perhaps it shouldn’t have been, what with other recent starkids named Alabama, Indiana and Arizona.  And a simple Google search will tell you that though...
Nameberry Picks: The 12 best ‘You-can-call-me-Al’ names
Nov 21, 2024
　　One of Paul Simon‘s biggest hits was a song titled “You Can Call Me Al.”  But, really, who calls anyone Al anymore? 　　Once upon a time, a century ago or so, Al was almost as commonplace a nickname as Joe or Jim, Bill or Bob.  Al itself stood independently at Number 298,  a casual...
To V or Not To V? Can this Mom break family tradition?
Nov 21, 2024
　　Megan , who lives just outside Philadelphia, is expecting her first boy after two little girls in June. Her daughters both have family names, but now her husband, Thomas IV, would like to continue the tradition of naming the boys in his family Thomas, making their son Thomas V. Problem...
Girl Names >
Aviatrix Names: Flying high with the names of pioneer pilots
Aviatrix Names: Flying high with the names of pioneer pilots
Romantic Names for Girls Hate Your Name? Change It! BALLERINA NAMES: Names for the Nutcracker Season Goodbye Girls’ (Names) Baby Names from Books: 20 Lost Literary Girls’ Names Science Heroine Names: Inspiration from scientific barrier breakers Place Names: New Destinations Golden Girl Names
Popular Girls’ Names: The Real Top 10 (or 12 or 13)
Nov 21, 2024
　　What are the most popular girls’ names in the U.S.?  If you consult the official Social Security list, or most of the state lists, you’ll get one version.  With each name counted individually by spelling — Sophia and Sofia are counted separately, in other words — the national list of...
Family Names: Naming from the Heart
Nov 21, 2024
　　Today’s guest blogger, Ilya Welfeld, describes her journey towards the perfect–and inevitable –name for her daughter. 　　Is it wrong to admit that I sometimes want another child just to name it?  That at times, that desire is so powerful as to supersede memories of chafed breasts, sleepless nausea and the...
Black History Names: Cultural heroines of the Harlem Renaissance
Nov 21, 2024
　　Harlem Renaissance names related to the cultural heroines of that movement comprise this year’s celebration of Black history names.  These women—novelists, poets, playwrights, painters, sculptors and musicians– all played significant roles in the movement that flourished from the end of World War I through the mid-1930s, during which a group...
Boy Names >
Trending Boy Names
Trending Boy Names
Brother Names Where To Find A Cool Vintage Boy Name 150+ European Baby Boy Names 12 Boy Names That Deserve More Love Boy Names: Some Popular Name Cliques How I Named My Baby: Koda Florian Hipster Cowboy Names Buck Tradition Exploring the Meaning of Julian
Traditional Boy Names: The Ultimate Guide
Nov 21, 2024
　　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...
Nickname Spotlight: Getting to Gus
Nov 21, 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...
How I Named My Baby: October Teddy
Nov 21, 2024
　　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...
Unisex Names >
200 Unique Word Names You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
200 Unique Word Names You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
Surnames That Make Great Unisex Baby Names Last Names as First Names: Welcome to the Next Wave The Top Unisex Names in Every US State Gender Neutral Names Changing Direction Unisex Names Across the Atlantic Fall’s Biggest Name Trend: Econames Nonbinary Names Achieve Gender Parity How I Named My Babies: Nico Gianna & Jasper Graham
The Coolest Unisex Nature Names
Nov 21, 2024
　　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...
Surprisingly International Baby Names
Nov 21, 2024
　　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...
100 Unique Unisex Middle Names
Nov 21, 2024
　　What’s hot in the middle spot? Unique unisex middle names, of course! 　　With more and more unisex first names in circulation, you’d think that conventionally gendered middles would be holding firm, if only for practicality’s sake. And you’d be right – to a certain extent, at least. 　　Although the SSA...
Trends & Predictions >
Babyberries: Class of 2023!
Babyberries: Class of 2023!
Quirky Favorite Baby Names in 10 Top Cities How Millennial Is Your Name? Creative Family Names Honor Loved Ones 60 Southern Baby Names With Charm And Style New Study Shows Climate Impact on Baby Names Cottagecore Baby Names Turn Back the Clock What's a Classic Name? America's Next Top Baby Names
The Top Names We're Watching for 2024
Nov 21, 2024
　　Which baby names will be on top in 2024? 　　If we're speaking literally, you can expect to see the same few names on the tippy-top of the charts — Olivia and Emma, Liam and Noah. But it's a lot more fun to look at the fastest-rising names — the choices rapidly...
Modern Christian Names With Spirit and Style!
Nov 21, 2024
　　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...
Astrology Names: The Ultimate Guide
Nov 21, 2024
　　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...
Name Popularity >
Classic Baby Names on the Rise
Classic Baby Names on the Rise
New Popular Irish Names Revealed 20 Chic French Names You Should Know About 5 Easy Ways to Judge a Baby Name Rare Names With Popular Nicknames 100 Names That Deserve To Be Used More 50 Names That Mean You Live in the North East Forgotten Names Making a Comeback Baby Names Before 1850
How Gen Z Is Your Name?
Nov 21, 2024
　　Gen Z names, the most popular names for babies born from 1997 to 2012, are led by Emily and Jacob, according to a new study by Nameberry. 　　The watchword for Generation Z names is diversity, according to Nameberry’s study, with 70% more names in general use for Zoomers than for...
New Study Determines the Top Jewish Names
Nov 21, 2024
　　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...
The Best of the Rarest Baby Names
Nov 21, 2024
　　Baby namers desperate for truly undiscovered baby names have always begged us for our secret list of unique names that nobody but nobody else has. You know, the truly wonderful baby names with deep history and wide appeal that somehow remain completely undiscovered. 　　The only problem was we didn’t have...
Baby Naming Advice >
The Best Baby Name Advice
The Best Baby Name Advice
What the Name Sage Knows: Ten Secrets to Loving Your Child's Name 9 Timeless Rules for Naming Your Baby Name Change Resources Name Sage: Honoring Grandma Elaine How to Cope With Baby Name Regret How Not To Name The Baby: Top 10 Baby-Naming Don’ts Unique Twin Names to Inspire How to Pick the Perfect Multilingual Name
The Art of the (Baby Name) Breakup
Nov 21, 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...
Name Sage: Defining Classic Girl Names
Nov 21, 2024
　　Julie writes:We have two boys, Benjamin John, nn Benji, and William Henry, nn Will. Our third on the way is a girl and we are really struggling with her name. 　　For our boys, we quickly settled on classic names and used family names for the middles. There doesn’t seem to...
Rainbow Baby Names Honor and Comfort
Nov 21, 2024
　　Rainbow baby names — names for a child born after the loss of another — can be a way to mark a time of mixed emotions. Some parents find it helpful and meaningful to choose a name that both acknowledges the loss and celebrates new life, commemorating the past and...
About
Terms and Conditions Privacy policy Cookie Settings Contact Us
Services
Login register
zdname Baby Names Pet Names Girl Names Boy Names Unisex Names Trends & Predictions Name Popularity Baby Naming Advice
Links
zpostcode Recruit weather mreligion Yellowpages sport constellation shopping name game directory literature Word tour furnish Lottery tftnews lyrics News digital car dir Edu Finance
Copyright 2023-2024 - www.zdname.com All Rights Reserved