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The “F” Names: They’re few and far between

　　Once more this year the list of most popular names—particularly for girls—is vowel –heavy, with six of the top ten names starting with A, E, I or O, and five more filling out the top twenty. 　　As a result, naturally, there are fewer consonant-starters visible, some letters practically non-existent. One...

Nov 24, 2024

No Expiration Date on Names

The Baby With No Name

Popular Baby Names 2009: From here, there and everywhere

Bardo (and other celebrity O names)

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Celebrity Baby Names: Measuring the starbaby effect

Nov 24, 2024

　　We talk a lot about the influence of celebrity baby names on the general population of baby namers, but just how potent is that influence in actuality? I thought it might be useful to take a closer look at some celebrity choices and see if there was some way to quantify their...

Scottish Baby Names: the latest from Leith

Nov 24, 2024

　　We’ve been keeping a pretty close watch on English and Irish birth announcements, but it’s been a while since we’ve checked out the Scottish. 　　Traditional Scottish names still prevail—for boys lots of Calums and Callums, Finlays, Camerons, Lewises and Murrays, along with Jacks, Gabriels, Charlies and Aarons. For girls, Charlotte, Chloe,...

Favorite Names: Why We Love What We Love

Nov 24, 2024

　　Most people, name aficionados and ordinary citizens alike, have favorite names. My own favorites are often the subject of professional curiosity, with interviewers asking what my favorite names are and why. 　　The whats are easy: Eliza has long been my favorite girls’ name, and Joseph my favorite name for boys....

Unusual Names: 10 More You’re Not Using

Nov 24, 2024

　　Here, our latest collection of names that have been overlooked and are deserving of greater consideration: 　　girls 　　ALOISA. Aloisa has several things going for it: It starts with A, which is nearly a guarantee of appeal these days; it’s superfeminine; it’s a grownup name ready to face the tough times...

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Hello, Baby! O-Ending Surname Names for Girls

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Great Lost Nicknames for Girls, Part 2

Nov 24, 2024

　　By Linda Rosenkrantz 　　We’re now at Part 3 (Part 2 for girls) in our hunt for lost nickname names worth reappraising and this time it’s girls’ names that have never ranked on the Top 1000 list. Consider them as fresh nicknames for classic faves, or for possible use on their...

Baby Name Etta-quette

Nov 24, 2024

　　By Linda Rosenkrantz 　　Since the meteoric rise of Ella and Isabella, parents have looked around at other ella-ending baby names, such as Mirabella, Arabella, Annabella and Ariella. 　　But now Ella’s cousin Etta is also beginning to attract some attention, already picked by one celeb, Carson Daly, who was inspired by...

A 3-year-old’s Name Remorse

Nov 24, 2024

　　Much has been written lately about the pros and cons of using a unique name. People choose to do it for a variety of reasons – family heritage, creativity, believing it will provide an advantage later in life, to show others our beliefs and hopes for our little ones, or...

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Boy Baby Names: More hidden gems

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3 Quiet Classics: Peter, Paul & Philip

Nov 24, 2024

　　We talk a lot about cool boy names, like those beginning or ending in O, the ones with X in the middle, or maybe with a final er or en. But at the same time, under the radar, there are some quiet, trend-transcending classics that survive and even thrive. They...

Boy Baby Names: Can Remy Be Saved?

Nov 24, 2024

　　They have the perfect name for their next child – if they can resolve spelling and pronunciation challenges. Can it be done, or should they move on to another choice? 　　Marie writes: 　　My husband’s family has a great name that has been passed down (to boys only so far) for...

15 Biblical Names for Modern Boys

Nov 24, 2024

　　By Linda Rosenkrantz 　　The Jewish High Holiday season is a perfect time to look for some Old Testament boys’ names that would work perfectly well on a modern boy. The Bible is filled with challenging appellations from Ahitub to Zephaniah, but there are also other more contemporary sounding names that...

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Gender-Bending Baby Names

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200 Unique Word Names You Won’t Find Anywhere Else

Nov 24, 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...

Nonbinary Names Achieve Gender Parity

Nov 24, 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...

Gender Neutral Names Changing Direction

Nov 24, 2024

　　Gender neutral names are susceptible to the same shifts in popularity as traditionally gendered names, but these shifts can differ between the sexes. This makes it more interesting to examine the directions of unisex names, which fluctuate in girl-boy ratio from year to year. 　　Nameberry defines gender neutral names as...

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Celebrity Baby Name Trends of 2023

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Babyberries: Class of 2023!

Nov 24, 2024

　　As we finish off another year, it's time for the recap of Nameberry's newest arrivals born in 2023! 　　Birth announcements for 93 new Babyberries – 47 girls and 46 boys – were featured on our forums and Instagram over the past year. The warmest of welcomes to all of our littlest members! 　　Berry parents...

Old Money Names That Will Make You Feel Rich

Nov 24, 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...

Modern Christian Names With Spirit and Style!

Nov 24, 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...

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80 Great New Sweet Spot Names

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Top Names in Each State Revealed!

Nov 24, 2024

　　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...

How Gen Z Is Your Name?

Nov 24, 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...

Rare Names With Popular Nicknames

Nov 24, 2024

　　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...

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Name Change Resources

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Unique Twin Names to Inspire

Nov 24, 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...

Test-Driving Your Baby Name

Nov 24, 2024

　　When picking a name, it can be hard to find opportunities to test the name in a way that gauges the true ‘wearability’ of the name and the reactions it is likely to elicit. People’s abstract opinions of names (“no-one will ever be able to spell Aoife correctly”, “Harper is...

How to Have More Fun Naming Your Baby

Nov 24, 2024

　　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...