Baby names | Name list - www.zdname.com

Quirky Vintage Nicknames for Boys: Huey, Louie and Howie

　　By Angela Mastrodonato of Upswing Baby Names 　　The Victorian nickname trend that’s hot in the U.K. is getting attention in the U.S.—for girls. 　　The Brits have embraced this genre on both sexes. Alfie and Charlie are in the U.K. top 10. Archie, Freddie, and Harvey round out their top 50....

Jan 11, 2025

Top 100 Boy Names of 2013

The Best Boys’ Names: 10 great biblical choices

Nickname Names for Boys

Top 100 Boys’ Names of 2013…so far

Baby Boy Names: The long and short of it The Story of O Names: Then and Now Newest Boy Babyberries: The 3rd Quarterly Report of 2013, from Alaric to Zion Best Boys’ Names: 10 stylish selections Goldilocks Classics for Boys: Holden, Noah, Wyatt and Beau Baby Names from Books: 6 choice choices for boys Boys Baby Names: The viable and the verboten Honoring a beloved grandfather by taking his name

Popular recommendations >

40+ Neglected Namesake Names–Boys’ edition

Jan 11, 2025

　　By Linda Rosenkrantz 　　Last week we looked at some neglected girls’ namesake names, now it’s the boys’ turn as we seek some equally distinctive names from American history and culture, names that could provide unique-ish options with interesting back-stories. What’s especially evident here is how many of the unusual boys’...

Jack, Jackson & Theodore: Who says it’s tough to name a boy?

Jan 11, 2025

　　The Nameberry 9 by Abby Sandel of Appellation Mountain 　　I’ve often said that if our second child were a boy, he would have gone nameless. 　　Blame it on our preferences. My husband and I planned to source family names for our children, without thinking about the imbalance. We have tons...

The Fitzes: Beyond Mr. Darcy, F. Scott and JFK

Jan 11, 2025

　　By Kelli Brady of NameFreak! 　　I am currently catching up on the show Scandal, which takes place in the US Capital and involves the highest political figures of the land. The fictitious president has one of the best character names I’ve ever heard: Fitzgerald Thomas Grant. He is called Fitz...

Boys’ Names: Which do you think is the very best?

Jan 11, 2025

　　For our new book, we winnowed the 20,000 boys’ names on Nameberry down to our picks for the very best: the most stylish classic names, the fashionable choices that transcend trends, the most usable unusual names. 　　It was a difficult task, but now we’re asking you to choose the best...

Girl Names >

Popular Baby Names: 50 shooting stars

Rising Girl Names: 9 likely to soar Is This Baby Name Too Popular? Unusual Baby Names: A search for the unique How to Reinvent Family Names for Baby Flower Baby Names: A child’s garden of names Romantic Girl Names Baby Girl Names: More little middles 30 Gorgeous Girl Names We Love

Girls’ Baby Names: Amabel, Amity and Amaryllis

Jan 11, 2025

　　By Linda Rosenkrantz 　　When you think of all the wonderful words that start with the syllable _am—_amiable, amorous, amity, amazing, amusing, ambitious—you can see that giving a child a name with this beginning element might give him or her a terrific head start. And if you’re up on your Latin,...

Compromise Girl Names: A Sister for Luella

Jan 11, 2025

　　They’re excited to expecting another girl, but agreeing on a name? That’s another story! They compromised on Luella for their first daughter. Let’s help them find another name they can both love. 　　Kiara writes: 　　I’m hoping you can help my husband and I get on the same page. When it...

Baby Name Theft?

Jan 11, 2025

　　They love the name Josephine, but could their choice lead to family drama? Her sister has called dibs on the name, and says they ought to respect her wishes. 　　Alicia writes: 　　I am due with our second daughter in a few weeks. 　　Our first is named Aurora and we call...

Boy Names >

The Story of O Names: Then and Now

Baby Names from Books: 6 choice choices for boys The Origins of Owen Super Bowl XLVIII Names: Byron, Britton & Brock The Best Boys’ Names: 10 great biblical choices 40+ Neglected Namesake Names–Boys’ edition Newest Boy Babyberries: The 3rd Quarterly Report of 2013, from Alaric to Zion Boys Baby Names: The viable and the verboten Top 100 Boys’ Names of 2013…so far

The New Everyboy Names: Emmett, River, and Axel

Jan 11, 2025

　　By Abby Sandel of Appellation Mountain 　　What’s the 2014 equivalent of the old phrase “Every Tom, Dick, and Harry?” 　　Every Aiden, Mason, and Jake? 　　Every Max, Zac, and Jackson? 　　The most popular names for boys used to hold steady for years. In 1932, the ten most popular names for boys...

Nickname Names for Boys

Jan 11, 2025

　　by Pamela Redmond Satran 　　A friend of ours recently named his baby Jake. Not Jacob, just Jake. 　　Why name the kid Jacob, he and his wife reasoned, when they weren’t really crazy about it and intended to call the little boy Jake all the time anyway? 　　Nickname names have become...

Winter Olympic Baby Names: Part 2–The Boys

Jan 11, 2025

　　By Tara Ryazansky 　　The men hoping to compete for the US Olympic Team have names that are just as winning as the women.’s I put together a list of some boy names that might win over new parents in 2014. 　　Leif– As in Biathlon team member, Leif Nordgren. This name...

Unisex Names >

Surprisingly International Baby Names

Fall’s Biggest Name Trend: Econames Last Names as First Names: Welcome to the Next Wave Nonbinary Names Achieve Gender Parity 100 Unique Unisex Middle Names Pride Icon Names Celebrate Diversity America's Top Unisex Names of 2022 How I Named My Babies: Nico Gianna & Jasper Graham Surnames That Make Great Unisex Baby Names

50 Rare Gender-Neutral Names Heating Up

Jan 11, 2025

　　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...

Vintage Surname Names Come Back Around

Jan 11, 2025

　　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...

The Coolest Unisex Nature Names

Jan 11, 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...

Trends & Predictions >

How Millennial Is Your Name?

The Secret Meanings of Color Names Cottagecore Baby Names Turn Back the Clock What's a Classic Name? These Names Are At Their Peak Spanish Nature Names Soar Beyond Luna The Top Names We're Watching for 2024 New Study Shows Climate Impact on Baby Names America's Next Top Baby Names

Old Money Names That Will Make You Feel Rich

Jan 11, 2025

　　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...

Babyberries: Class of 2023!

Jan 11, 2025

　　As we finish off another year, it's time for the recap of Nameberry's newest arrivals born in 2023! 　　Birth announcements for 93 new Babyberries – 47 girls and 46 boys – were featured on our forums and Instagram over the past year. The warmest of welcomes to all of our littlest members! 　　Berry parents...

Modern Christian Names With Spirit and Style!

Jan 11, 2025

　　Christian names combine spirituality with style, conveying a faith-based message with contemporary sensibility. 　　These modern Christian names with an evangelical feel aren’t traditional biblical names, well-worn virtues, or even the old prophet names that are so popular nowadays. No, this is a fresh, 21st-century style of Christian names that shout...

Name Popularity >

Baby Names Before 1850

Top Czech Names Follow International Trends 50 Names That Mean You Live in the North East 100 Names That Deserve To Be Used More New Popular Irish Names Revealed Forgotten Names Making a Comeback The Top Baby Names A-Z 80 Great New Sweet Spot Names The Best of the Rarest Baby Names

Presidential Names for Babies: Who's Winning?

Jan 11, 2025

　　Presidential baby names – the famous last names and, in a few cases, first names of America’s presidents – are more popular than ever in the US. The presidential connection may be more direct in some cases (Lincoln) than others (Taylor). 　　Naming a child for – or, in some cases,...

How Gen Z Is Your Name?

Jan 11, 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...

New Study Determines the Top Jewish Names

Jan 11, 2025

　　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...

Baby Naming Advice >

9 Timeless Rules for Naming Your Baby

How Not To Name The Baby: Top 10 Baby-Naming Don’ts Name Change Resources Name Sage: Defining Classic Girl Names Family Names Are Getting More Adventurous Name Sage: Honoring Grandma Elaine How to Pick the Perfect Multilingual Name The Art of the (Baby Name) Breakup Rainbow Baby Names Honor and Comfort

How to Cope With Baby Name Regret

Jan 11, 2025

　　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...

Test-Driving Your Baby Name

Jan 11, 2025

　　When picking a name, it can be hard to find opportunities to test the name in a way that gauges the true ‘wearability’ of the name and the reactions it is likely to elicit. People’s abstract opinions of names (“no-one will ever be able to spell Aoife correctly”, “Harper is...

The Best Baby Name Advice

Jan 11, 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...