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Most Popular Baby Names of 2014….so far

　　By Pamela Redmond Satran 　　The midyear tally of the most popular baby names of 2014 is in, with Imogen and Asher holding onto the Number 1 spots they claimed for 2013. 　　Silas, Jasper, and Milo have all risen into the Top 10 for boys, while the sedate Claire is the only new...

Nov 27, 2024

Billy and Bob are Back in the Playground

Hot Baby Names: 20 choices heading for the top

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Occupational Surnames: Far from a fad

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Mythological Baby Names: They’re on the rise

Nov 27, 2024

　　By David Taylor, prooffreader.com 　　There is no doubt that mythological names from a variety of ancient cultures have become increasingly popular with baby namers. The graphics below will make this visually—and eminently—clear. 　　As you can see, mythological boys’ names were pretty negligible until the mid-1990s, after which they’ve had quite...

Portuguese Baby Names: The aristo trend

Nov 27, 2024

　　By Filipa Lopes of nomes e mais nomes 　　You would think that living in a country with restrictions concerning names could make your baby name choices a lot more difficult. Sure, we don’t have to stick to Portuguese names and we can use a large number of beautiful, international, eclectic names like...

Celebrity Baby Names: The V, X, and Z epidemic

Nov 27, 2024

　　By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain 　　The stars, they’re just like us. They shop for groceries. Run out for coffee. And celebrity parents love names with vibrant, exciting letters like V, X, and Z – just like the rest of the world. 　　Names featuring V, X, and Z aren’t novel. One...

Welsh Nickname Names: Iolo, Betsan and Llio

Nov 27, 2024

　　The major headline for British baby names in the last decade has undoubtedly been the rise of diminutives as given names. Alfie, Archie, Charlie, Tommy, Evie, Millie, Maisie and many others are boundless in our playgrounds as parents opt for cheerful and breezy short forms. But this phenomenon is certainly not...

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Name Trends: Say yes to ‘S’

Vanishing Names: So long, Susan; Bye bye, Barbara Girls’ Names: Naming a daughter the Pinkett-Smith way Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice: Does one name have it all? Classic Girls’ Names: Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? Berry Question of the Week: Help name baby #3! Can you help this teenberry love her name? New! First-Ever Berry Question of the Week Stylish vs. Popular Names: Do you know the difference?

Girls’ Names: What’s your style? Different for boys and girls?

Nov 27, 2024

　　Today’s Question of the Week is a two-parter: 　　Last week we talked about naming styles for boys, now it’s the girls’ turn. 　　With girls’ names, there are even more style preference category possibilities. How would you characterize the names you like best? Girly girl, boyish, or truly gender neutral names? ...

He Says Shayla, She Says Cecilia: Help this couple agree on a baby name!

Nov 27, 2024

　　Our Berry Question of the Week comes from Jen Barnes of Seattle, who’s facing a common problem in Baby Name Land: She and her husband are having trouble agreeing on a name for their second daughter. Here, the names he likes and those that she likes. Your job, dear berries,...

Gender Shock! What to do when nature foils your naming plans?

Nov 27, 2024

　　Remember Kristen, the mom who was suffering from Baby Name Desensitization Disorder and just couldn’t settle on a name for the little brother she was expecting for Colette and Weston? Well, her problem turned out not to be BNDD or even Boy Name Ambivalence but something much more dramatic. We’ll...

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Trending Boy Names

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New Geek Chic Names For Boys

Nov 27, 2024

　　Hipster, nerdy, funky-clunky… Call them what you will, there’s no denying that geek chic names for boys and girls are cool. 　　But fashion moves fast, and some of the original names on our Geek Chic Boys master list — like Jasper, Cyrus and Augustus — now feel almost mainstream. 　　So...

Boy Names: Some Popular Name Cliques

Nov 27, 2024

　　When a name gets popular, it’s rarely in isolation. 　　Both boy names and girl names tend to rise and fall in groups based on sound, image, association, or some combination thereof. Sometimes just a pair of names will attract attention, but often entire gangs of names will become fashionable at...

Hipster Cowboy Names Buck Tradition

Nov 27, 2024

　　Hipster cowboy names seem completely right for our times. Yes, there are cowboys — babies whose car seats are buckled into the backs of pickups for a day of roaming the range. And then there are the hipster babies more accustomed to riding the L train, the little dudes who may wear...

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Surnames That Make Great Unisex Baby Names

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200 Unique Word Names You Won’t Find Anywhere Else

Nov 27, 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...

50 Rare Gender-Neutral Names Heating Up

Nov 27, 2024

　　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...

Gender Neutral Names Changing Direction

Nov 27, 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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Old Money Names That Will Make You Feel Rich

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What's a Classic Name?

Nov 27, 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...

Astrology Names: The Ultimate Guide

Nov 27, 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...

How Millennial Is Your Name?

Nov 27, 2024

　　Millennial names define their generation. John and Mary were the Number 1 names for The Greatest Generation, Linda and Gary emblematic names of the Baby Boom, and now Jessica and Michael emerging as the top names for Millennials. 　　Nameberry tabulated the names of all babies born from 1982 until 2004,...

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Grandparent Names Today May Surprise You

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Nameberry’s Top Names of the Decade

Nov 27, 2024

　　Nameberry’s top names of the decade are led by Charlotte at Number 1 for girls and the biblical Asher in the top spot for boys. 　　Our 2010s baby name popularity list is calculated according to which names attracted the lion’s share of the nearly 125 million views of our name...

Sneak Peek: Scotland’s Top Baby Names of 2019

Nov 27, 2024

　　The National Records of Scotland (NRS) has just released its provisional baby name data for 2019! As usual, it’s a gloriously eclectic mix of fashionable British favorites and gorgeous Gaelic gems. 　　What’s Hot With the Scots?Topping the Scottish charts for the fourth year running are contemporary classics Olivia and Jack,...

Unique Baby Names: Fresh From the Faroes

Nov 27, 2024

　　What’s hot in the Faroe Islands?Well… not much, if you’re talking about the weather! This autonomous Danish territory, located in the North Atlantic about halfway between Norway and Iceland, reaches a mean temperature of just 50°F during the summer months. 　　But if it’s unique and unconventional baby names you’re interested...

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How Not To Name The Baby: Top 10 Baby-Naming Don’ts

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The Best Baby Name Advice

Nov 27, 2024

　　Over the many months of How I Named My Baby, our Berries have shared incredible tips and valuable insight on navigating the baby name process. 　　Here, the best baby name advice from our readers: 　　On where to begin:“Start off by asking your partner what names they don’t like! Are there any names...

How to Change Your Baby’s Name

Nov 27, 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....

The Art of the (Baby Name) Breakup

Nov 27, 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...