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Short, Simple, Chic Baby Names

　　When Americans think about chic European names, they tend to imagine the exotic, the elaborate, the intriguingly complicated and foreign. 　　Yet when Europeans think about chic names, they often these days mean the short and simple and sometimes even the Anglo-Saxon: Tom, Emma, Lou. Think of them as the baby...

Nov 27, 2024

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French Baby Names: Trends and Predictions 2014

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Baby Name Trendlet: Ev-starting names from Eve to Ever to Everest

Nov 27, 2024

　　By Linda Rosenkrantz 　　For some time now we’ve been seeing a profusion of soft El-starting names, from Ella to Eleanor, Eloise, Elliot, Ellery, Elodie, et al. And now we’ve begun to notice some of her stronger, sharper, Ev-starting cousins coming into the picture, ranging from the ancient Eve to the...

Sasha, Mars, and Wilburn: Strange names, or tomorrow’s Top 100?

Nov 27, 2024

　　By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain 　　The other night a friend asked me what happens to kids with really strange names. Not made up names, or names with crazy spellings, he clarified. Names like Apple. Or Bartholomew. Names that make you do a double take when you spot them on the...

The Next Baby Name Style Wave

Nov 27, 2024

　　by Pamela Redmond Satran 　　You have only to look at the popularity lists to know which names are used most widely now. There’s Sophia, Isabella, Emma, and Olivia for girls; Jacob, Mason, and Ethan for boys. Which reminds us: Have you seen our new, searchable U.S. Top 1000 list? It’s...

Ava, Sid, and Bodhi: The New Reality of Baby Naming

Nov 27, 2024

　　By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain 　　You’ll never guess the name that repeats in my son’s third grade. 　　It isn’t Alex. Despite having a Top 20 name, he’s never had to share. His friend Matthew is also one of one, and has been since kindergarten. The same is true for Chloe...

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Dad’s Favorite Baby Name is Taken … by the Dog!

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Vintage Modern Girl Names: Margot or Juliet?

Nov 27, 2024

　　She says vintage; her partner prefers something more mainstream. Where’s the sweet spot? 　　Emma writes: 　　My partner and I are expecting our first together in less than two months! My partner has two daughters already; Olivia Sadie and Lucy Elena and I’ve got another Penelope Tilda. We’re team green, but...

Strong, Feminine, Uncommon Girl Names

Nov 27, 2024

　　Katie has a few favorites, but none seem like The Name! What would you name a sister for Dash and Rory? 　　Katie writes: 　　I never anticipated I’d need your help as I was fairly confident when naming my first two boys: Dashiel “Dash” and Rory. 　　I’m expecting my third baby,...

What’s Your Favorite Girly-Girl Baby Name?

Nov 27, 2024

　　Eleonora and Arabella, Scarlett and Juliette. 　　Whether long-held favorite or guilty pleasure, girly-girl names have an undeniable appeal. 　　What’s your favorite ultra-feminine name for girls? 　　And would you use one for your daughter? Why or why not? ...

Boy Names >

Addison, Juno and Jayne: Possible names for boys?

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Animal Names: Cool bear baby names beyond Paddington and Pooh

Nov 27, 2024

　　What with the movie Ted, starring an outrageously potty-mouthed teddy bear, having been a box office sensation, and celebs giving their baby boys the actual first or middle name of Bear, this seems like a perfect time to think about Teddy and other fictional bear names for possible inspiration. 　　So,...

Memorable Memorial Day Names: Marcellus, Maxcy and Moonlight

Nov 27, 2024

　　By Linda Rosenkrantz 　　Before you fire up the barbie or pack up the picnic basket, why not take a minute to think about what Memorial Day memorializes. 　　The holiday—originally called Decoration Day—was first commemorated on May 30, 1868, not long after the Civil War had ended, and was given that...

Papal Baby Names: Possibilities beyond Pius and Innocent

Nov 27, 2024

　　Just as the billows of white smoke emanating from the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City signal the election of a new pope, so does the name he chooses for himself signal his aspirations for his papacy. Pope Francis broke precedent by picking one that had never been used before, but which...

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Gender-Bending Baby Names

Nov 27, 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...

Fall’s Biggest Name Trend: Econames

Nov 27, 2024

　　Total Bellas star Brie Bella, mother of three-year-old Birdie Joe and newborn Buddy Dessert, revealed she would have chosen the name Branch or Blossom for her child if she’d had a girl. “People thought I was crazy, but I thought Birdie and Branch would just be like the sweetest, cutest...

Unisex Baby Names: But Are They Really?

Nov 27, 2024

　　Unisex names are attracting more and more attention for babies of both sexes – but “unisex” doesn’t always mean “gender-neutral”. 　　Unisex vs. Gender Neutral NamesNameberry generally defines unisex names as those given to the minority sex at least 10% of the time. But although those names may qualify as unisex...

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How Millennial Is Your Name?

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Quirky Favorite Baby Names in 10 Top Cities

Nov 27, 2024

　　New York baby namers love sleek, streamlined girl names like Rose and Claire, while Dallas favorites like Willa and Evangeline bring a touch of Southern charm. 　　Scottish namers are drawn to rugged boy names with a local flavor, such as Innes and Struan. And in Auckland, New Zealand, you'll find...

60 Southern Baby Names With Charm And Style

Nov 27, 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...

Old Money Names That Will Make You Feel Rich

Nov 27, 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...

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V Baby Names: Varied and vivid, from Velvet to Viggo

Nov 27, 2024

　　By Kelli Brady of NameFreak! 　　The letter V gives us relatively few usable names, but many of the ones it does give us are gems. From the queenly Victoria and the steady Vincent to the wonderfully rare Verity and the popular sound of Vander, V names are where it’s at!...

The Top Berrybaby Names of 2012

Nov 27, 2024

　　This year, for the first time, we have–with the invaluable help of our invaluable intern Hannah Tenison, tallied the final name choices reported by Berries on the Birth Announcement forum. So here is what happened when all the hypotheticals were winnowed down to a single reality. 　　(Of course we know...

Same Name Syndrome–Jillions of Jens

Nov 27, 2024

　　by Jen Kim 　　A quick Google search will render more than 11 million results for the name Jennifer Kim, while White Pages will say there are more than 600 of us in the United States. Personally, I think there are more. 　　There is a Jennifer Kim who is a journalist and writer (not...

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Unique Twin Names to Inspire

Nov 27, 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...

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...

Family Names Are Getting More Adventurous

Nov 27, 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...