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Is Felix the New Oscar?

　　Ever notice how some stylish names are the new versions of other names that got too hot too fast? 　　Felix, for instance, is the new Oscar, one of those poor names that flamed out almost before anybody noticed it was heating up. Parents who might have chosen Oscar a couple...

Dec 12, 2024

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Baby Names: Hottest Trends for 2009

Dec 12, 2024

　　Which baby name trends do we see coming in for 2009 and which do we see heading out? Here, our predictions for the year ahead. 　　BIGGEST BIG-PICTURE TREND: DEPRESSION ERA NAMES 　　The hit TV show Mad Men, set in the early 60s, reintroduced names that were all the rage when...

Names Riding Off Into the Sunset

Dec 12, 2024

　　We’re often asked to talk about and predict names that are on their way up, but recently someone posed the reverse question, about names that have peaked and are trending downwards. So here are a few thoughts on some categories of names that have gone from cool to hot to lukewarm, and...

100 Names That Deserve To Be Used More

Dec 12, 2024

　　We often cover rare and unique names — from creative modern inventions to unusual place and nature names. The names below are rare too, but with a difference. 　　You've almost certainly heard of them. (And so have your parents.) 　　Even if you don't know someone with them in real life,...

Top Baby Name Influencers 2023

Dec 12, 2024

　　Baby name influencers don't set out to start name trends, but ultimately, their names go viral. 　　When it comes to influential names, there’s a formula for success. Whether the name is that of a celebrity or their child, it needs to be connected to someone who’s highly visible in the...

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Most Popular Girls’ Names: 130-Year Overview

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Jewish Naming Ceremony: Celebrating a daughter’s name

Dec 12, 2024

　　 Guest blogger Hilary Zalon, founder of thecradle.com, explains the modern tradition of the Jewish naming ceremony for girls. 　　I have two wonderful daughters. And while I was never averse to having a little boy, I’m relieved that I was able to skip the Jewish ritual to welcome a son. In...

Girls’ Names 2010: Most Popular So Far

Dec 12, 2024

　　Three-quarters of the way through the year, we check in again with the most popular girls’ names 2010, nameberry style. 　　Once again, Charlotte heads the list of most-searched girls’ names on nameberry. In the number two spot is Violet, and former number two Seraphina has dropped to third place. 　　A...

Popular Baby Names: Be careful what you wish for

Dec 12, 2024

　　Guest blogger Emily Van Do grew up longing to find a pencil with her name on it and then–whoops!–she tells us how she felt when Emily became #1. 　　When I was a kid, I hated my name. 　　I always associated the name Emily with older women. When I say older, I...

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How I Named My Baby: October Teddy

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Exploring the Meaning of Julian

Dec 12, 2024

　　Julian is a quiet classic, which has been in steady use throughout history but never wildly popular. It currently ranks at #35 in the US, appreciated for his jolly but understated charm. 　　Up to a point, the origins of the name are clear and undisputed: it comes from the Roman...

100+ Best Boy Names Ending in a Vowel

Dec 12, 2024

　　Boy names ending in a vowel (or a vowel sound) feel lively and distinctive, in an era where consonant names for boys – particularly those ending in N and R – have long dominated the list of popular names. 　　There are now five boy names ending in a vowel sound...

Brother Names

Dec 12, 2024

　　Choosing the right brother names involves striking the right balance. Ideally, brother names should be coordinated in a clear way — such as style or origin — but you want the names to be distinctive, so the brother set doesn’t feel too matchy. 　　Looking for brother names with similar style is...

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Surprisingly International Baby Names

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Gender-Bending Baby Names

Dec 12, 2024

　　Gender-bending baby names cross gender boundaries. Some of them are more popular for boys, others for girls, and some are so rare they could go either way. See what you think – are these names more boy or girl to you? 　　Arlo 　　Actor Theo Rossi and his wife chose a...

America's Top Unisex Names of 2022

Dec 12, 2024

　　Want to know the most popular unisex names? We’ve crunched the numbers for you. 　　Our definition of a unisex name is one that’s used for both girls and boys with a split of at least 90-10. (For the most popular names, there are always a few opposites recorded, like the...

How I Named My Babies: Nico Gianna & Jasper Graham

Dec 12, 2024

　　Alanna Shore, stay-at-home parent, and her husband Keith, artist and art director of Mikkeller Beer, live in Bucks County, Pennsylvania with their four children. 　　In May they welcomed their latest arrivals, twins named Nico Gianna and Jasper Graham. Here, Alanna shares the story of how she and Keith named their...

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60 Names That Mean You Live in the Midwest

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Cottagecore Baby Names Turn Back the Clock

Dec 12, 2024

　　Cottagecore baby names are part of a recent aesthetic trend defined by an appreciation for romanticized rural life, according to The New York Times. Hobbies such as bread baking, embroidery, and mushroom foraging are among the wholesome, nostalgic elements of the cottagecore lifestyle. 　　Cottagecore names, too, evoke this bucolic way...

60 Southern Baby Names With Charm And Style

Dec 12, 2024

　　What makes a Southern name? Just a unique blend of tradition and modern style. 　　Parents in the American South are famous for passing on family names to children, for example by repeating first names, or using mom's maiden name as a first name. This means that classics like John and...

What's a Classic Name?

Dec 12, 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...

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New International Names: A World Of Possibility

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Top Christmas Baby Names, Ranked!

Dec 12, 2024

　　Christmas baby names, from the old-school Holly to the freshly-coined Holiday, are the most popular birthday-related names of the year. 　　But which Christmas names are parents really considering for their children in 2022? 　　To find out, we pored over our search statistics from Black Friday until now. The results: a...

Forgotten Names Now Back On The Charts

Dec 12, 2024

　　These names were gone forever… until the parents of 2021 brought them back to life. 　　The comeback kids are an amazing niche source of rare baby name ideas. These names were once on the charts, then totally vanished — meaning they were given to fewer than five children — for...

The Hottest Z Names of 2020

Dec 12, 2024

　　Names starting with Z could be zooming up the charts this year — they’re certainly hot with Nameberry readers! 　　Writing that makes me wonder if it’s because many of us have been saying “Zoom” a lot more than we used to, so the Z sound is on our minds. 　　Whether...

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The Art of the (Baby Name) Breakup

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Unique Twin Names to Inspire

Dec 12, 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 Pick the Perfect Multilingual Name

Dec 12, 2024

　　Need an international name that works across different languages? It can be challenging, but here we share our tips and ideas to help you find a marvelously multilingual name that brings your family's cultures together. 　　If your family speaks multiple languages, you probably want your child to have a name...

Family Names Are Getting More Adventurous

Dec 12, 2024

　　Sure, Thanksgiving is about sweet potatoes with little marshmallows on top, but it’s also about family. That’s why, as we approach the holiday, our coverage of Thanksgiving baby names is focused this year not on Pilgrim names or turkey names but on the new style in family names. 　　Family names...