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The Origins of Owen

　　By Leslie McLean 　　I conceived Owen through donor insemination on a gorgeous early February night of great tenderness. His birthday would have been in October. 　　We can see him, a bit like Gilbert on Leave it to Beaver, a child version of Lawrence O’Donnell on MSNBC. White blonde, serious, outdoorsy. A...

Winter Olympic Baby Names: Part 2–The Boys

Memorial Day Names 2014: 15 great Civil War hero names

Baby Name Choice: Second thoughts on Laszlo?

Top Names of 2033: Boys edition

Super Bowl XLVIII Names: Byron, Britton & Brock What’s your favorite classic boys’ name…and why? The New Everyboy Names: Emmett, River, and Axel Auto Pioneer Baby Names: Ford, Nash, Hudson & Tucker Your Top 5 Boy Names! Nameberry Picks: 13 best virtue names for boys Presidents’ Day Names: The mighty middles–Quincy, Knox and Gamaliel Old Testament Baby Names: On choosing Job

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Baby Names for Boys: Popularity of “S” and “Sh” sounds

　　By Kelli Brady, NameFreak! 　　I previously compared the popularity of girl names that began with the “S” and “Sh” sounds. Here are the boys! 　　As I explained last week, to do this research, I used the S and Sh names with percentage of use above 0.01% since 1938*. This cutoff was...

Baby Name Choice: Ryder– A name ahead of its time

　　By Gay Cioffi 　　When my son was about to be born, close to thirty years ago, there were very few resources for parents-to-be to turn to for ideas for names. Nothing as wonderful as Nameberry, for sure! As a veteran nursery school teacher of ten years, I had the added challenge...

World Cup Baby Names: Thiago, Memphis & Jozy

　　By Maya Reyes-Solano 　　The World Cup has officially started in Brazil, which means the majority of the world will spend the next month glued to their TV screens, filled with patriotic pride- even in countries like the US, where soccer is slowly building a fan base. I highly suggest everyone watch...

Baby Name Trends: The n-ending boys’ names epidemic

　　__By David Taylor, prooffreader.com 　　It’s been noted before that one of the most striking trends when analyzing American baby names is the rise in popularity of boys’ names ending with the letter ‘n’ over the past few decades. What I haven’t seen is a visualization that truly demonstrates the scale...

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Sibling Names: Stick with the theme?

Sibling Names: Stick with the theme?

Classic but Rare Girls Names: Ada, Liza, and Lena Dad’s Favorite Baby Name is Taken … by the Dog! 10 Great Girl Names from the French Top 100 Frills-Free Girl Names Playing it Safe Baby Names Unusual Vintage Names for Girls Vintage Modern Girl Names: Margot or Juliet? 25 Unusual Names Inspired by Celebrities

Most Popular Baby Names In Every State

　　Quick: What were the most popular boys’ and girls’ names of 2016? Emma and Noah, you say? Wrong — at least unless you live in Pennsylvania or Texas. 　　True, Emma and Noah came out on top when the Social Security Administration released its annual list of the most popular baby names of...

Trendy Celebrity Baby Names

　　Trendy celebrity baby names are kind of the golden mean of starbaby names. 　　We all love raising our eyebrows at “crazy” celebrity baby names, but for every one-of-a-kind starbaby name (looking at you, Rumi and Sir), there are dozens of mainstream ones that sit quietly in the background (hello, Ella...

Wonder Women Names: Strong names for girls

　　By Josh Murray 　　As the newest film in the DC Comics Cinematic Universe, Wonder Woman has recently been released to mass acclaim. Critics and fans have become enthralled by the strong female lead. Here are the names of other strong and independent women, some with those qualities embedded in their...

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Name Sage: Finding Romantic Boy Names

Name Sage: Finding Romantic Boy Names

Cool Character Names: Secret Shakespeareans Surname Names for Boys: Help wanted! Help the Bode Millers Name Their Twin Boys! Finding International Boy Names 15 Fabulous French Boy Names Modern Traditional Boy Names Choosing Vintage Boy Names Baby Naming Battles: They Don’t Agree on Anything

Boy Names Balance the Traditional and New

　　She loves rare and unexpected names. He likes to keep it more traditional. Sound familiar? It’s the classic tug-of-war between too-common and too-out-there for this couple. Let’s help them name a brother for Scout Valentine. 　　Desperate writes:I’ve just found out I’m expecting baby number two, a sibling for Scout Valentine!...

Gentleman Cowboy Names Have a Rein on Style

　　Cowboy names are defined by their brawny and casual qualities. Think Cord or Luke — names that are hardy and masculine, with a sense of informality. 　　Gentleman cowboy names are just like typical cowboy names, but with an extra bit of polish. A gentleman cowboy name is rugged but refined,...

Unique Names for Boys

　　Unique names for boys can be a challenge. These parents like unique boy names and are thinking of naming their new son Oak. But much as they love the name, there are some roadblocks that might push them in a different direction. 　　Chantel writes: 　　We are team green for baby...

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Gender-Bending Baby Names

Gender-Bending Baby Names

How I Named My Babies: Nico Gianna & Jasper Graham The Most Nonbinary Names in Every State Nonbinary Names Achieve Gender Parity 200 Unique Word Names You Won’t Find Anywhere Else America's Top Unisex Names of 2022 Surprisingly International Baby Names Fall’s Biggest Name Trend: Econames 50 Rare Gender-Neutral Names Heating Up

Vintage Surname Names Come Back Around

　　Vintage surname names — it’s not an oxymoron! 　　Yes, we tend to think of surname names as a modern trend, and in many ways it is. The way we use surname names today is remarkably different from a century ago. 　　Historically, wealthy families passed down surnames as a way to authenticate...

Unisex Baby Names: But Are They Really?

　　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...

Surnames That Make Great Unisex Baby Names

　　Surnames used as unisex baby names offer fresh, modern-sounding options that aren’t too tied to one gender. 　　Last names as first names are always in fashion. Some lean strongly to one gender, as we can see in the USA’s list of popular names. Harper and Avery are mostly given to...

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These Names Are At Their Peak

These Names Are At Their Peak

America's Next Top Baby Names The Secret Meanings of Color Names New Study Shows Climate Impact on Baby Names Spanish Nature Names Soar Beyond Luna Modern Christian Names With Spirit and Style! Creative Family Names Honor Loved Ones How Millennial Is Your Name? What's a Classic Name?

The Top Names We're Watching for 2024

　　Which baby names will be on top in 2024? 　　If we're speaking literally, you can expect to see the same few names on the tippy-top of the charts — Olivia and Emma, Liam and Noah. But it's a lot more fun to look at the fastest-rising names — the choices rapidly...

Old Money Names That Will Make You Feel Rich

　　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...

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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How Gen Z Is Your Name?

How Gen Z Is Your Name?

Top Baby Name Influencers 2023 Classic Baby Names on the Rise New Popular Irish Names Revealed Baby Names Before 1850 5 Easy Ways to Judge a Baby Name The Top Baby Names A-Z 80 Great New Sweet Spot Names Popular Twin Names

New Study Determines the Top Jewish Names

　　Jewish names are a diverse set, represented by Hebrew names, biblical names, Yiddish names, and gentile names that gained popularity among the American Jewish community. 　　A recent report by the Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion's Jewish Language Project reveals the most popular Jewish names in the US. This...

Forgotten Names Making a Comeback

　　Looking for a niche source of rare baby names? Try the comeback kids of 2022. 　　These names were once used for babies in the US, but then vanished for decades. Just when you might think they were lost forever, they've re-appeared in the official baby name data for 2022. 　　The...

Top Czech Names Follow International Trends

　　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....

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Unique Twin Names to Inspire

Unique Twin Names to Inspire

Rainbow Baby Names Honor and Comfort The Best Baby Name Advice 9 Timeless Rules for Naming Your Baby It’s Okay to Change Your Baby’s Name How to Change Your Baby’s Name Name Sage: Honoring Grandma Elaine Family Names Are Getting More Adventurous How Not To Name The Baby: Top 10 Baby-Naming Don’ts

Updating Popular 1950s Names

　　Today the 1950 United States Census has finally been made public, giving us a peek into the post-war lives of our grandparents and great-grandparents. It’s a treasure trove for name lovers and family history enthusiasts alike! 　　You may want to name your child after a family member born in the...

Name Change Resources

　　We won't sugar coat it: the legal and administrative logistics of a name change — whether it's your own or your child's — can be overwhelming. To make your process easier, we've compiled a far-reaching collection of name change resources, organized by location. 　　In the United States, name changes are processed at...

The Art of the (Baby Name) Breakup

　　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...

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