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Cross-Cultural Names: German American girls

　　Cross-cultural names: Naming across languages means extra challenges – and more choices, too! Let’s help this family find the right cross-cultural name for their German-American daughter. 　　Anna writes: 　　My husband and I are at an impasse for deciding on a name for our baby girl due end of November and...

Jan 13, 2025

Inspiring International Names from the Women’s World Cup

Baby Name Compromise: When he hates her favorite

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Girl Middle Names: What’s best for Gracie?

Jan 13, 2025

　　by Abby Sandel 　　Let’s solve the riddle of the girl middle name for their due-in-December daughter. 　　Stephanie writes: 　　We are expecting our first child, a daughter, in December. We are going with Gracie for her first name (not Grace, but Gracie), but we cannot find a middle name we love....

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...

Girl Names: A sister for Isla and Elodie

Jan 13, 2025

　　by Abby Sandel 　　They both have their girl name favorites, but can’t agree! Where’s the middle ground between Olive and Auden for Isla and Elodie’s new sister? 　　Cristen writes: 　　We’re expecting our third girl very soon and are stuck on a name for her. Our first two are Isla and...

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...

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Stunning Spanish Names for Girls and Boys

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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...

Ann Alternatives: Updating a Classic

Jan 13, 2025

　　Searching for alternatives to the classic girl name Ann? Perhaps you want to honor a loved one, or you're looking for a fresh route to sweet nickname Annie. We take a look at some of the most stylish Ann variants and alternatives. 　　Ann: Former Classic Fallen From FavorUntil the late 20th...

Hello, Cutie! Rare Vintage Girl Names Ending in -ie

Jan 13, 2025

　　Girl names that end in "ie" hold an endless appeal. They're feminine, informal, and innocent yet spirited. Today’s chart-rankers include vintage-sounding names –– Sadie, Millie, Elsie, Annie, Hattie –– as well as ones with a more contemporary feel, like Ellie, Charlie, Kylie, Callie, and Hallie. Androgynous nicknames like Stevie and...

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Dad Names: Does Yours Make the List?

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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 Male Dog Names

Jan 13, 2025

　　It’s a common name-nerd conundrum — wanting a name that’s stylish and familiar yet under the radar. We hear this request all the time. 　　This extends beyond baby names. People are looking for unique dog names, too. Now that there’s data on popular names for dogs and cats, pet owners...

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,...

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Gender-Bending Baby Names

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Last Names as First Names: Welcome to the Next Wave

Jan 13, 2025

　　The great thing is that the pool of surnames is so large — and ever more diverse — that there are always more to discover. 　　Sure, they don’t all make good first names. I know families called Beer, Small and Bumstead, but I doubt any babies will get those as...

Surnames That Make Great Unisex Baby Names

Jan 13, 2025

　　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...

Gender Neutral Names Changing Direction

Jan 13, 2025

　　Gender neutral names are susceptible to the same shifts in popularity as traditionally gendered names, but these shifts can differ between the sexes. This makes it more interesting to examine the directions of unisex names, which fluctuate in girl-boy ratio from year to year. 　　Nameberry defines gender neutral names as...

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L Names to Love

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ANNE HECHE’S ATLAS JOINS THE PANTHEON OF STARBABY GODS & GODDESSES

Jan 13, 2025

　　Yesterday we got the news flash that Anne Heche named her son Atlas and last week we learned that Erykah Badu chose Mars for her baby girl. Do we smell the beginnings of a trendlet? 　　Yes, some celebrity parents do seem to be intent on making little gods and goddesses–instant objects of...

Is Your Favorite Name More Popular Than You Think?

Jan 13, 2025

　　The Number One girls’ name of the decade so far is Emily, with about 190,000 babies receiving that name since 2000. And the top boys’ name is Jacob, given to nearly 229,000 boys this decade. 　　But there are other names that are given to more than twice as many babies...

NAMES OF THE NEW WEST

Jan 13, 2025

　　Names from television and movie Westerns sometimes got a lot more adventurous than Josh and Jesse.In fact, Westerns are responsible for reviving scores of antiquated classics that might otherwise have disappeared completely, along with introducing unconventional animal and word names as firsts.Some Western character names from the classic shows and movies...

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Top Names in Each State Revealed!

Jan 13, 2025

　　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...

The Best of the Rarest Baby Names

Jan 13, 2025

　　Baby namers desperate for truly undiscovered baby names have always begged us for our secret list of unique names that nobody but nobody else has. You know, the truly wonderful baby names with deep history and wide appeal that somehow remain completely undiscovered. 　　The only problem was we didn’t have...

Classic Baby Names on the Rise

Jan 13, 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...

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

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Name Change Resources

Jan 13, 2025

　　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...

How to Have More Fun Naming Your Baby

Jan 13, 2025

　　Choosing names for hypothetical babies is always fun — why do you think I got into this business? — but when you’re actually expecting, the pressure is on. Suddenly you’re faced with the very big task of naming an actual human being, which (often) requires you to collaborate with your...

What the Name Sage Knows: Ten Secrets to Loving Your Child's Name

Jan 13, 2025

　　Nameberry has been happy to host Abby Sandel's Name Sage column and to bring our visitors her wise naming advice for several years now. Here, Abby's accumulated naming wisdom (so far). Thank you, Abby, for your wonderful column. 　　The act of choosing a name is deceptively simple. Just a few...