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Unexpected Names for Girls: Edelweiss, Marceline, and Cee Cee

　　Nameberry 9 by Abby Sandel of Appellation Mountain 　　It’s been a quiet week for high profile arrivals. Sure, Michael Weatherly of NCIS fame and wife Bojana welcomed son Liam. It’s a great name – friendly, upbeat, accessible. Liam is also a solid favorite in the US, just like big sister’s...

Sundance Catalog Names

Anything Goes for Girls: Apple, Willow, Mia, and Cai

Nameberry Picks: 14 jazziest jazz singers’ names

Winter Olympics Baby Names–Part 1, The Girls

40+ Neglected Namesake Names–Girls Edition Baby Names from Books: 6 choice choices for girls Invented Names Past and Present: From Vanessa to Iridessa Flower Names for Girls: The coolest right now Georgian Girls Names: Alethea, Augusta and Jane Unusual Girls’ Names: 100 excellent choices Our Top 100 Girl Names of 2013 Eclectic American Girl Doll Names: Cecile, Kanani, and Marie-Grace

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Disney Princess Names: How influential are they really?

　　By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain 　　As the mother of a five year-old girl, Frozen was required viewing over the recent school holidays. Somewhere between the first appearance of talking snowman Olaf and the happy ending, I found myself musing about the popularity of Disney-princess names. 　　I’ve long thought that any...

Pop Culture Names: Cora, Aurora and Devora

　　The Nameberry 9 by Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain 　　It happens all the time. 　　You’re expecting your first – or second, or third – and the perfect name eludes you. There are lots of possibilities and maybes, but none of them are The Name. 　　And then along comes a movie, a...

Movie Star Character Names: A salute to Shirley Temple and the roles she played

　　By Haley Sedgwick 　　As a child, I remember asking my mum for a videocassette that I had my eyes on in the grocery store. Any normal preschooler would be asking for some sort of cartoon, but not me. My passion was musicals, and one actress, who had blonde curls and...

Doctor Who Names, Part 2–Companion Names: Ace, Tegan and Sarah Jane

　　By Brooke Cussans, Baby Name Pondering 　　The ‘Doctor Who‘ Christmas special aired on Christmas Day, so I thought this would be a good time to follow up my Fiftieth Anniversary Special post on Doctor Who actor names with one inspired by the other stars of the show – the companions....

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Girls’ Names in Limbo: When can Kay come out to play?

Girls’ Names in Limbo: When can Kay come out to play?

Girls’ Names: 8 great ones under the radar Vanishing Names: So long, Susan; Bye bye, Barbara New! First-Ever Berry Question of the Week Top Girl Names 2011 He Says Shayla, She Says Cecilia: Help this couple agree on a baby name! Comic Book Names: The names behind the superwomen Heroine Names: A Memorial Day salute Berry Question of the Week: Help name baby #3!

Nameberry Picks: The 12 best feminizations

　　In this era of boys’ or at least boyish names for girls, feminizations — classic feminine forms of male names such as Charlotte and Georgia — seem almost quaint. Why not just name your daughter Charlie….or George? 　　Well, there are a lot of reasons. And choosing a more traditional feminization...

Princess Names: Princesses by Marriage (Hi, Kate!)

　　Princess names are a subject of fascination for us, one we last covered by detailing all the royal names of the next generation of little princesses, from Aiko to Eleonore. 　　Now, in honor of the newest princess by marriage, Catherine of Wales, we look at the names of women who,...

GIRLS’ NAMES 2011: The Secret Popularity List

　　You may know Nameberry’s most popular girls’ names 2011: from Top 3 Charlotte, Violet, and Amelia down to Molly, Maya, and Mary. 　　You may even know our hottest girls’ names 2011, which include such celebrity-influenced picks as Pippa and Mila. 　　But we’ve got a quieter, less obvious, but potentially more...

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Where To Find A Cool Vintage Boy Name

Where To Find A Cool Vintage Boy Name

Exploring the Meaning of Julian Traditional Boy Names: The Ultimate Guide 80+ Woodsy Names for Boys That Will Make You Want to Have a Son Aiden Names: the Rise And Fall of a Mega-Trend Strong Boy Names: The Ultimate Guide Nickname Spotlight: Getting to Gus Trending Boy Names Hipster Cowboy Names Buck Tradition

I Named My Son Liam Before It Got Popular

　　Fifteen hours into labor, a new nurse came into our hospital room and gave us a cheerful hello. My husband and I looked away from the television. The 2010 Winter Olympics were on though neither of us were paying much attention. 　　Just after midnight, I’d woken up to my water...

　　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...

12 Boy Names That Deserve More Love

　　Looking for a boy name that feels both fashionable and original, that stands out for its rarity but fits with current trends? 　　Boy names are evolving at lightning speed right now, with parents more willing than ever to branch out from traditional choices and embrace individuality in their sons’ names...

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The Most Nonbinary Names in Every State

The Most Nonbinary Names in Every State

Gender-Bending Baby Names Surnames That Make Great Unisex Baby Names Fall’s Biggest Name Trend: Econames Unisex Baby Names: But Are They Really? Unisex Names That Switched From Boy to Girl Nonbinary Names Achieve Gender Parity America's Top Unisex Names of 2022 Gender Neutral Names Changing Direction

100 Unique Unisex Middle Names

　　What’s hot in the middle spot? Unique unisex middle names, of course! 　　With more and more unisex first names in circulation, you’d think that conventionally gendered middles would be holding firm, if only for practicality’s sake. And you’d be right – to a certain extent, at least. 　　Although the SSA...

200 Unique Word Names You Won’t Find Anywhere Else

　　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

　　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...

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New Study Shows Climate Impact on Baby Names

New Study Shows Climate Impact on Baby Names

The Secret Meanings of Color Names Quirky Favorite Baby Names in 10 Top Cities How Millennial Is Your Name? Babyberries: Class of 2023! 60 Southern Baby Names With Charm And Style Celebrity Baby Name Trends of 2023 These Names Are At Their Peak 60 Names That Mean You Live in the Midwest

Spanish Nature Names Soar Beyond Luna

　　While for the most part, 2022's Top 10 names looks a whole lot similar to the year before, there was one significant change — the debut of the luminous Luna. The Spanish word for moon has been shooting up the charts after having entered the Top 1000 in 2003, and...

Creative Family Names Honor Loved Ones

　　So long, Junior! Creative family names are a major modern name trend, replacing Jrs and IIIs on the birth certificate. 　　Two years ago, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle named their daughter Lilibet Diana, honoring two of the most important women in Harry’s family. Lilibet pays homage to Harry's grandmother, Queen...

Ancient Names for Babies

　　Can the rise of ancient names for babies be credited to the prominence of Amelia, Zoe, Sebastian, and Atticus on international lists of popular names? 　　Or maybe it’s a reaction against all the new names and trends that have mushroomed over the past few decades, from word names to nature...

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New Popular Irish Names Revealed

New Popular Irish Names Revealed

Top Baby Name Influencers 2023 30 Great Names You’re Not Using! Rare Names With Popular Nicknames Popular Twin Names Baby Names Before 1850 The Top Baby Names A-Z 50 Names That Mean You Live in the North East 80 Great New Sweet Spot Names

Classic Baby Names on the Rise

　　When it comes to classic names, there are two stories we like to tell. Sometimes it’s that classics have been abandoned. Time to name your baby Chicago, Koala, or True, because nobody would dare call a kid Elizabeth or James in the year 2023. 　　The other story? Classic baby names...

Top Names in Each State Revealed!

　　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...

20 Chic French Names You Should Know About

　　You know when you see a child (or a picture of one) and think, “Dang, that kid is cooler than I’ll ever be”? That’s how we feel when we hear a lot of the most popular names in France. 　　I mean, imagine having a playdate with little Capucine or Timéo....

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Test-Driving Your Baby Name

Test-Driving Your Baby Name

Name Sage: Honoring Grandma Elaine How Not To Name The Baby: Top 10 Baby-Naming Don’ts Rainbow Baby Names Honor and Comfort Family Names Are Getting More Adventurous Updating Popular 1950s Names What the Name Sage Knows: Ten Secrets to Loving Your Child's Name How to Change Your Baby’s Name 9 Timeless Rules for Naming Your Baby

Name Sage: Japanese-inspired Names for Raiden and Renzo's Sister

　　They're living in Japan, so their new daughter's name needs to bridge two cultures - just like brothers Raiden and Renzo. Plus, they're hoping for something that feels meaningful to their family. The Name Sage tries to check all the boxes! 　　Clarice writes:I'm really hoping you could help me out...

The Best Baby Name Advice

　　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 Cope With Baby Name Regret

　　Baby name regret — also known as baby name remorse — is a common source of shame among new parents. It allegedly affects between 10-20% of new parents, yet the perceived stigma deters many from sharing their feelings or stories. 　　Lately, celebrities have been opening up about their own experiences with baby...

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