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Biblical Girl Names for Now

　　When it comes to biblical girl names, it’s been the Old Testament women’s names that have been found on most popularity lists in the recent past. Rachel and Rebecca, Sarah and Hannah have been long-running stalwarts. But the New Testament has some appealing options as well, ranging from the classic...

Jan 13, 2025

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Tailored but Feminine Girl Names

Jan 13, 2025

　　Tailored girl names that are also feminine are the order of the day. He says Mary. She says Halston. Where’s the middle ground between those two extremes? The Name Sage sets out to find a compromise for their daughter. 　　Taylor writes: 　　My husband and I are expecting a baby girl...

Celebrity Baby Names Q+A: Elizabeth Holmes

Jan 13, 2025

　　by Sophie Kihm 　　Our latest celebrity baby names Q+A: 　　We were so thrilled to talk to Elizabeth Holmes, journalist and creator of “So Many Thoughts.” She and husband Matt Stuart have two sons, and are expecting a daughter later this summer. 　　What are your children’s names? 　　Fitzgerald and Oliver 　　How...

Yes, Millennial Mom Names Can Work for Alpha Era Girls!

Jan 13, 2025

　　Millennials, those born in the eighties through mid-nineties, are the generation having babies in 2019. These children are a part of the emerging Generation Alpha, defined as anyone born from 2010-2025. Gen Alphas come into the world with iPads in hand and social media handles pre-claimed—a vastly different experience from...

Inspiring International Names from the Women’s World Cup

Jan 13, 2025

　　by Emma Waterhouse 　　The 2019 Women’s World Cup has captured the world’s imagination, with record numbers of viewers — around 1 billion (!), according to FIFA — tuning in over the course of the competition. 　　It’s been a great month for women’s sport, and a fantastic opportunity for some inspiring...

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How I Named My Baby: Winnie Jean

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12 Girl Names That Deserve More Love

Jan 13, 2025

　　Why do some baby names make it big, while others remain under the radar? 　　Sometimes, it’s a simple question of sound and style. Other times, a celebrity or pop culture connection might be to thank for a name’s sudden rise (or fall). 　　But sometimes, even baby name experts are left...

Stunning Spanish Names for Girls and Boys

Jan 13, 2025

　　If you’re interested in Spanish names for your baby-to-be, you’re probably familiar with the many Spanish choices popular in the US, like Sebastián and José, Camila and Sofia. But there are many intriguing baby names that are popular in Spain and Latin America but virtually unknown to anglophones. 　　Sure, classic Spanish names...

Traditional Girl Names: The Ultimate Guide

Jan 13, 2025

　　Traditional girl names feel warm and familiar – even those that are far from common for babies born today. 　　First, there are the core classic girl names, popular since naming records began in the US in 1880. True classics like Anna, Elizabeth and Katherine have all ranked in – or...

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How Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Are Leading Baby Name Trends

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Exploring the Meaning of Julian

Jan 13, 2025

　　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...

Transforming Top to Uncommon Boy Names

Jan 13, 2025

　　Parents’ desire to use uncommon boy names is relatively recent. Historically, sons were given family names passed down through generations, but over time, the emphasis has shifted from tradition to distinction. Many modern parents are seeking out boy names that make their sons stand out not only within the family,...

100+ Rare Boy Names You Don’t Know (Yet!)

Jan 13, 2025

　　Lovers of truly unique boy names often struggle to find fresh options that fit the bill. It can feel like there are thousands of beautiful and highly unusual girl names out there, but relatively few usable choices for boys. 　　Not so! Whether your style is more unique but on-trend (think Alvary...

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Surprisingly International Baby Names

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The Most Nonbinary Names in Every State

Jan 13, 2025

　　Want to know the most gender-neutral nonbinary baby names? Depending where you live, they could be anything from Amani to Zen. 　　The most nonbinary names in the US are different from the most popular unisex names (which usually lean male or female). Here we’re talking about names that strike a...

Unisex Names That Switched From Boy to Girl

Jan 13, 2025

　　It’s hard to imagine Lauren, Lindsay, Madison and Sydney as anything other than girl names. But rewind 100 years and they were used mainly — or even exclusively — for boys. So were a lot of other names that are now more female. 　　Unisex names are rarely perfectly gender-balanced. They’re...

How I Named My Babies: Nico Gianna & Jasper Graham

Jan 13, 2025

　　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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THE FOUR-GENERATION RULE

Irish Baby Names: Hot Off The Press Top Names of 2008: Emma and Jacob Rule Is Your Favorite Name More Popular Than You Think? Biblical Names: From The Baby Name Bible Enter the New Nameberry Contest!!! CAREFUL, KAL-EL; WATCH OUT WHIZDOM! Number One Names: So Long, Jacob and Emily? Newest Baby Names: Clara Is This Year’s Claire

Sam and Sadie: Geezer Names for Babies

Jan 13, 2025

　　Sam, Max and Jake were once seen as cigar-chomping movie moguls who had retired to Miami Beach to become pinochle-playing Grandpas. But they’ve all gone on to be popular baby names, both in their nickname and long forms, with Jacob topping the list since 1999. 　　Samuel, Jacob and cousin Benjamin are...

Taking Baby Names Seriously

Jan 13, 2025

　　 The economic downturn has affected just about every aspect of American life, and that even extends to baby naming. We’ve noticed–and I don’t think it’s just among our enlightened readers–a definite change in attitude, away from trendiness and towards more solid, serious names. In other words, frivolousness is out, and...

French Baby Names: Prune, Anyone?

Jan 13, 2025

　　I was lucky enough to go to Paris recently, and like most tourists, I ate croissants in sidewalk cafes, visited museums, and walked along the Seine. Unlike most tourists, I also investigated the chicest French baby names. 　　“Prune,” pronounced a very stylish and knowledgeable Parisian woman of my acquaintance. “Prune...

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100 Names That Deserve To Be Used More

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The Top Baby Names A-Z

Jan 13, 2025

　　Baby names A-Z are a fascinating bunch, with the most popular name starting with every letter of the alphabet often different from what you'd expect. 　　You can probably guess the top girl name starting with O, and the top boy name that starts with L… they’re the current American number...

Top Baby Name Influencers 2023

Jan 13, 2025

　　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...

80 Great New Sweet Spot Names

Jan 13, 2025

　　Ever since we started exploring and writing about baby names, Pam and I have been intrigued by the concept of sweet-spot names, those that fall in that perfect position of not being epidemically popular—so common that their distinctive images to be diluted—yet not extreme enough to raise eyebrows or cause...

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Name Sage: Honoring Grandma Elaine

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The Best Baby Name Advice

Jan 13, 2025

　　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...

Family Names Are Getting More Adventurous

Jan 13, 2025

　　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...

How to Pick the Perfect Multilingual Name

Jan 13, 2025

　　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...