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Best K Names for Boys

Jan 10, 2025

　　Boys names starting with K are some of the trendiest in this millenium so far. Many names traditionally starting with a C have taken off with their alternative K spellings, including Karson, Karter, Kameron, and Kaleb. The Aiden revolution has led Kayden, Kaiden, Kaden, and many other spellings to bloom...

Best O Names for Boys

Jan 10, 2025

　　Boy names that start with O have been getting a lot of love recently, from vintage revival Oliver to modern favorite Owen. However, there are many O names that have yet to reach the US, but which have endless potential and charm. Here are 15 outstanding O names that we...

Best Z Names for Boys

Jan 10, 2025

　　Boy names that start with Z have a very distinct, energetic feel. If you're looking for an offbeat, lively boy name, these might be for you. 　　Z is uncommon at the start of words in English, so baby names beginning with Z tend to stand out. They also feel full...

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Unisex Baby Names: But Are They Really?

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Last Names as First Names: Welcome to the Next Wave

Jan 10, 2025

　　The great thing is that the pool of surnames is so large — and ever more diverse — that there are always more to discover. 　　Sure, they don’t all make good first names. I know families called Beer, Small and Bumstead, but I doubt any babies will get those as...

50 Rare Gender-Neutral Names Heating Up

Jan 10, 2025

　　Gender neutral names are extremely fashionable right now – but that can pose a problem to parents looking for a cool but uncommon unisex baby name. 　　Familiar favorites such as River (Number 105 for boys in 2022, and Number 150 for girls) and Charlie (Number 178 for boys, Number 123...

Surnames That Make Great Unisex Baby Names

Jan 10, 2025

　　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...

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Starbaby Names: The Latest Predictions

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Step-Sibling Sibsets: Starbaby predictions

Jan 10, 2025

　　Sibsets with half-siblings can be tricky. Often there is the desire to create a completely cohesive sibset. But new partners can introduce new tastes and preferences for baby names, so a harmonious posse isn’t always possible. 　　When it does work out though, it is incredibly satisfying. Stanley Tucci has done...

Celebrity Baby Names: What’s next?

Jan 10, 2025

　　By Sophie Kihm 　　Every family has its own traditions and values when it comes to naming their children, and that’s true of celebrities as well. Some, like Jessica Alba and Cash Warren, like the meanings of their children’s names to be packed with significance. Their daughters are named Honor and...

Popularity, trends and a new baby Princess

Jan 10, 2025

　　By Clare Bristow 　　This week’s baby name news includes a new princess, moon-inspired names, trends in Finland, and the merits of popular vs unusual names. 　　Welcome, Princess Adrienne!There’s a new royal baby in Europe! No, not that royal baby. This week Princess Madeleine of Sweden and her husband Christopher O’Neill...

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Unisex Names of the 2014 Top 1000

Jan 10, 2025

　　By Kelli Brady, NameFreak! 　　There are 67 names in the 2014 Top 1000 that charted for both boys and girls. More if you count the ones that are spelled differently. It’s quite interesting to see which gender has taken over the name, as well as which names are given to...

10 Favorite Colonial Names for Today

Jan 10, 2025

　　Since tomorrow is Thanksgiving, let’s take a look at some Colonial names that were used in 1700s America and could be still considered fashionable today. Colonial names are chock full of history and laced with virtues and biblical associations. 　　You probably won’t see many boys named Comfort or girls named Modesty...

Scottish Baby Names: What’s hot with the Scots

Jan 10, 2025

　　By Eleanor Nickerson 　　This March saw the official statistics for Scottish baby names released for 2015. Once again, Emily and Jack were the number one choices – Emily for the second year running, and Jack for the eighth – and overall very little change to the top 10 names. 　　The largest...

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The Art of the (Baby Name) Breakup

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Name Sage: Honoring Grandma Elaine

Jan 10, 2025

　　Aviva writes:I’m expecting my first child. I was very close to my grandmother Elaine, who passed away, so I’d like to name my son after her. 　　For his first name, I’ve thought of Laine or Lane. Is there anything else I’m missing? 　　I’m leaning toward Laine right now but don’t...

9 Timeless Rules for Naming Your Baby

Jan 10, 2025

　　On this 98-degree day, I’m doing the only chore that makes sense: cleaning the basement. That’s how, deep in a dusty box, between my now adult daughter’s kindergarten drawings and my ancient college essays, I found a draft of the proposal for our very first baby-naming book. 　　What struck me...

How to Have More Fun Naming Your Baby

Jan 10, 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...