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　　Cornish names are one of the most overlooked, yet up-and-coming, areas of Celtic naming. 　　Unlike their Irish, Scottish and Welsh cousins, Cornish names are still the relative under-dogs in the world of Celtic names. When you look at the overall statistics for England and Wales, Cornish names_—_with the exception of...

Apr 7, 2025

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Newsiest Names this Week: Eamon, Fabian and Florian

Apr 7, 2025

　　This week’s news includes family dynamics – from involving the in-laws to picking a surname – plus a baby named after a fancy dress costume, and what’s hot in Austria. 　　In-law involvement: yea or nay?Announcing a baby’s name before it’s born can be a tricky decision – especially if family...

10th Anniversary: Nameberry Goes Global!

Apr 7, 2025

　　Nameberry is loved by users from all over the world, and our database of over 70,000 baby names reflects the diversity of you – our audience. Today we continue our 10 year anniversary celebrations by looking at the international names that we’ve discovered and loved over the last 10 years....

Baby Name News from Around the Globe

Apr 7, 2025

　　T__his week’s news includes the latest name data from Denmark, surprising stats from France, and a defense of the delightfully… well, ordinary. 　　What’s Hot with Danish Names? 　　Juhu! Denmark’s office for national statistics has released its annual baby name data for 2017! Here you can see the top 50 names...

What names are you shocked to find so low on the list?

Apr 7, 2025

　　There are some undeniably great baby names near the top of the popularity charts, from timeless classics like James and Elizabeth to modern favorites like Logan and Harper. It’s often said that “popular names are popular for a reason” — and it’s true! 　　But what about all the other great...

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Apr 7, 2025

　　By Lauren Der 　　Olivia has been the second most popular girls’ name in the US for the two years running, and Golden Age Hollywood star Olivia de Havilland was one of the first people to bring it to prominence here decades ago. The last surviving star of Gone With the...

How to Reinvent Family Names for Baby

Apr 7, 2025

　　By Abby Sandel 　　This week brought us two celebrity baby names inspired by loved ones. But they’re not just simple honor names. 　　Lacey Chabert revealed that her new daughter, Julia Mimi Bella, is named for Lacey’s mom, Julie. Julia is the first child for Lacey and husband Dave Nehdar. 　　Actor...

Girl Names with Built-in Boyish Nicknames

Apr 7, 2025

　　By Abby Sandel 　　When it comes to naming a girl in 2016, anything goes. Like your names elaborate, even frilly? Celebrity choices like Elizabella and Arabella might be for you. Prefer something borrowed straight from the boys? Celebs have named their daughters Wyatt and James, and names like Quinn, Logan,...

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Rare Classic Boy Names

Apr 7, 2025

　　Looking for classic boy names that are also unusual? 　　Way beyond the Williams and Henrys you hear every day are dozens of rare baby names for boys that achieve this golden combination. These names have deep roots and have been used for centuries, yet are given to only a handful...

How I Named My Baby: Cosmo Nuri

Apr 7, 2025

　　Allison Young, a stay at home mom, and Russell Richardson, a software engineer, live in Princeville, Hawaii. They adopted their son, named Cosmo Nuri Young Richardson, on September 28, 2020. 　　Here, we talk to Allison about how she and Russell chose the name Cosmo for their little boy. 　　When did...

Princess Eugenie’s Baby Name? Outguess the Guru and Win $400

Apr 7, 2025

　　Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank welcomed a son on February 9, but the royal couple has yet to reveal his name. The baby boy is Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank’s first child, and Queen Elizabeth’s ninth great-grandchild. 　　View this post on Instagram 　　A post shared by Princess Eugenie (@princesseugenie) 　　Bettors...

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The Top Unisex Names in Every US State

Apr 7, 2025

　　The most popular unisex names in the USA in 2022 were Logan, Avery, and Riley. But does that hold true across every state? 　　Well, sometimes. But as you might guess, each state has its own favorite unisex names. For some, it’s an occupational name like Parker or Sawyer. Other states...

The Coolest Unisex Nature Names

Apr 7, 2025

　　Unisex nature names blend two of the coolest categories of baby names right now, so it’s no wonder they’re attracting a lot of attention! 　　The top gender neutral names in the US include several nature-inspired options, and the natural world is also a wonderful place to look for unique unisex...

Surprisingly International Baby Names

Apr 7, 2025

　　Say “international baby names” — and what springs to mind? 　　Hands up if you said Anna or Adam! It’s true: there are plenty of popular names that feature near the top of the baby name charts in multiple countries. 　　But if your tastes lean towards more uncommon choices, finding a...

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60 Southern Baby Names With Charm And Style

Apr 7, 2025

　　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...

How Millennial Is Your Name?

Apr 7, 2025

　　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,...

Ancient Names for Babies

Apr 7, 2025

　　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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Top Czech Names Follow International Trends

Apr 7, 2025

　　This just in: the top Czech baby names for 2022! 　　The Czech Republic is a small country in central Europe with a classic, self-contained naming culture. Traditional Czech names such as Vendula and Zdeněk have made the charts for decades, and proper Czech spellings are favored over streamlined international variations....

Classic Baby Names on the Rise

Apr 7, 2025

　　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...

How Gen Z Is Your Name?

Apr 7, 2025

　　Gen Z names, the most popular names for babies born from 1997 to 2012, are led by Emily and Jacob, according to a new study by Nameberry. 　　The watchword for Generation Z names is diversity, according to Nameberry’s study, with 70% more names in general use for Zoomers than for...

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Changing Baby’s Name

Apr 7, 2025

　　Australian blogger Sophie Cachia made headlines last week when she announced a name change for her new daughter. 　　Sophie – who blogs at The Young Mummy – welcomed daughter Betty, a little sister for Bobby, on January 14th. Two weeks later, Sophie and her husband announced that they’d made a mistake....

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Apr 7, 2025

　　By Pamela Redmond Satran 　　How will you know when you’ve found the right name for your baby? You’ll just know, some might say — but you might know that you know for sure if you experience one of the following 19 signs. 　　1. Without even trying, you find yourself calling...

How to Find A Name You BOTH Love

Apr 7, 2025

　　Nell writes: 　　We’re expecting our first child, and we’re keeping the gender a surprise. 　　We have no idea where to start with names! I like vintage like Ignatius, Posey or Nancy, and my husband is into the more trendy names like Mason or Parker or Ava. 　　Any suggestions would greatly...