Ancient Baby Names: Roman Emperors from Augustus to Trajan
　　By Linda Rosenkrantz 　　The Roman Empire reigned for more than five hundred years, led by 140 different emperors. In modern times, though, with a couple of exceptions, the names of these august figures were considered far too august and imposing for a twentieth/twenty-first century kid. But the times they are...
Dec 11, 2024
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Classic Boys’ Names: What’s your favorite?
Dec 11, 2024
　　Last week we asked you to name your favorite classic name for girls; now it’s the boys’ turn. 　　What’s your favorite classic boys’ name?  Do you prefer one of the classic classics such as James or William or a fashionable classic such as Henry or (thanks to England‘s young prince)...
Classic Boys’ Names: The Alexandrians from Alex to Xander
Dec 11, 2024
　　By Linda Rosenkrantz 　　There are several girls’ names—Mary, Margaret, Elizabeth, Katherine—that have spawned copious numbers of female variations and nicknames, as have boys like John and William, but there is one name whose progeny has embraced both genders, and that name is Alexander. 　　In 2013, there were 19 forms of...
The PERfect Boy Name: PERcival and jasPer
Dec 11, 2024
　　By Brooke Cussans, at Baby Name Pondering 　　Now it’s the boys’ turn. 　　Just starting your name search or stuck in a rut? Not sure where to start, or just need some fresh inspiration? Then how about one for every day of the week! Here are seven names containing the PER...
He’s a Gem: Boys’ names Onyx, Jasper, and Jet
Dec 11, 2024
　　By Meagan at Tulipbyanyname 　　Outside of the baby name world I enjoy jewelry design.  I love gemstones in jewelry and as names.  Ruby, Pearl, Emerald… there are so many lovely jewel names for girls that gemstone names for boys are often overlooked. Today let’s check out some gemstone names for...
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Best K Names for Girls
Dec 11, 2024
　　Girl names that start with K have been a favorite of this century, with the Kardashian era leading to names like Kylie, Kaylee, Kaitlyn, and Khloe taking off in the ranks. As these names start to feel less fresh and exciting, parents will be looking for new K name options....
Best G Names for Girls
Dec 11, 2024
　　Girl names that start with G are led by red-hot Italian name Gianna, which has shot up in popularity in recent years to place her as high as number 13 in the rankings. Other popular G names in the Top 100 include Grace, Genesis, and Gabriella. However, there are many...
Best D Names for Girls
Dec 11, 2024
　　Girl names that start with D are surprisingly far and few between, with none making the Top 100 in recent years. The only D name coming close is Delilah, which is 135 in the US. Yes, the era of Debby and Diane and Danielle as girl baby names is long...
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100+ Best Boy Names Ending in a Vowel
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New Geek Chic Names For Boys
Dec 11, 2024
　　Hipster, nerdy, funky-clunky… Call them what you will, there’s no denying that geek chic names for boys and girls are cool. 　　But fashion moves fast, and some of the original names on our Geek Chic Boys master list — like Jasper, Cyrus and Augustus — now feel almost mainstream. 　　So...
Traditional Boy Names: The Ultimate Guide
Dec 11, 2024
　　Traditional boy names remain perennially popular with parents today, in spite of the broader trend towards ever more unique baby names for both sexes. 　　But that doesn’t necessarily mean that all traditional names for boys are popular. As well as the core classic boy names – like John, James and...
12 Boy Names That Deserve More Love
Dec 11, 2024
　　Looking for a boy name that feels both fashionable and original, that stands out for its rarity but fits with current trends? 　　Boy names are evolving at lightning speed right now, with parents more willing than ever to branch out from traditional choices and embrace individuality in their sons’ names...
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Vintage Surname Names Come Back Around
Dec 11, 2024
　　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
Dec 11, 2024
　　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...
Gender-Bending Baby Names
Dec 11, 2024
　　Gender-bending baby names cross gender boundaries. Some of them are more popular for boys, others for girls, and some are so rare they could go either way. See what you think – are these names more boy or girl to you? 　　Arlo 　　Actor Theo Rossi and his wife chose a...
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Predictions for the New Most Popular Baby Names
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On-Trend Celebrity Babies: Nova, Cy, and Etta
Dec 11, 2024
　　By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain 　　Do you remember those fifteen trend predictions for 2015 posted about a month ago?  And the trend-spotting from the UK, courtesy of Elea? 　　It’s only been a few weeks, but it feels like high profile parents are following along.  Recent birth announcements all reflect the...
Future Top Ten Names: Avery, Jaxon, and Hadley
Dec 11, 2024
　　By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain 　　We’re just days away from the new year!  As 2014 draws to a close, plenty of websites and hospital systems have released their top baby names for the past twelve months. 　　At Nameberry, Asher, Declan, and Atticus topped the boys’ list, while Imogen, Khaleesi, and...
A Tale of 2 Popularity Lists
Dec 11, 2024
　　By Linda Rosenkrantz 　　We kind of take it for granted that our Berries are ahead of the curve when it comes to name trends and choices.  And now, looking for some hard evidence via the latest Social Security list versus Nameberry’s own popularity list, we can see just what a...
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Forgotten Names Making a Comeback
Forgotten Names Making a Comeback
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Baby Names Before 1850
Dec 11, 2024
　　Records on baby names only started in the US in 1880, and so getting an accurate read on names from the 1800s before this time can be difficult at best. 　　But researcher Douglas Galbi has compiled lists of baby names drawn from census records of the early 19th century. We...
Rare Names With Popular Nicknames
Dec 11, 2024
　　Have you ever known the excitement of meeting a Ben who is not Just Another Benjamin but is, in fact, Benedict? Or Nicki whose “secret” full name is Danika? If so, this list is for you. 　　Rare full names with familiar nicknames can be the best of both worlds, for...
80 Great New Sweet Spot Names
Dec 11, 2024
　　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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Family Names Are Getting More Adventurous
Dec 11, 2024
　　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...
What the Name Sage Knows: Ten Secrets to Loving Your Child's Name
Dec 11, 2024
　　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...
Updating Popular 1950s Names
Dec 11, 2024
　　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...
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