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Baby Name DNA: Name Generator of the Future

　　We are very excited to introduce you to Baby Name DNA, a revolutionary new name generator we’ve developed to analyze your naming style and match you with theperfect names. 　　Baby Name DNA organizes names into eight main types, based on a range ofqualities such as popularity and derivation, and people's...

Nov 29, 2024

Best Z Names for Girls

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Best A Names for Girls How I Named My Baby: Willamina Joy How I Named My Baby: Lucinda Maud How I Named My Baby: Larsen Jean Best T Names for Girls How I Named My Baby: Brighton Dove Best H Names for Girls Unraveling the Origins of Evelyn

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How I Named My Baby: Georgie Rose

Nov 29, 2024

　　Alison Piepmeyer, Chief Marketing Officer of Color Factory, and Zach Piepmeyer, cofounder of Magical, live in Brooklyn, New York with their two children: Linus Tyler and Georgie Rose. 　　Their daughter Georgie was born on January 8, 2022. Below, we talk with Alison about how she and Zach named their little...

How I Named My Baby: Adira Jane

Nov 29, 2024

　　Caroline (left) and Melia Orrell, a communications project manager and emergency management consultant, live in Tallahassee, Florida with their daughter Adira Jane. 　　Adira was born on May 30, 2022. Below, we speak with Melia and Caroline about how they named their little girl. 　　Tell me Adira's name story!Melia: I was...

How I Named My Baby: Clover June Isobel

Nov 29, 2024

　　Brooke Sharkey, a content creator, and Jeshua Sharkey, a web designer, are New Zealand natives who recently moved to Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn with their daughter Clover June Isobel. 　　Clover was born in New Zealand on September 21, 2021. Below, we speak with Brooke about how she and Jeshua named their baby...

How I Named My Baby: Millie Sakura

Nov 29, 2024

　　Saya Fukuda, shoe designer and CEO of Sand by Saya, and James Storr Brown, who works in finance, live in New York City. 　　They welcomed their first child together — daughter Millie Sakura — in 2021. She joined James’ teenage twins, Oliver and Jasmine. 　　Here, we talked with Saya about how she...

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Ask the Name Guru: Can I Use an Honor Name Without the Honor?

How I Named My Baby: Penny Mae How I Named My Baby: Yani Rose How I Named My Baby: Salem Tate How I Named My Baby: Julian Belle How I Named My Baby: Quest Aiko How to Name Your Baby After Your Grandma Flower Names for Girls: The Ultimate Guide How I Named My Baby: Olive Rebecca

Gorgeous Girl Names Starting with E

Nov 29, 2024

　　If you’re looking for a popular, well-liked girl names that start with E, no problem. An E name—Emily or Emma—has held the top spot for 18 of the past 22 years. And right now, there are 5 girls in the Top 15—in addition to the two Ems, there are Evelyn,...

Best B Names for Girls

Nov 29, 2024

　　Girl names that start with B are underrepresented in the charts, with only two – Brooklyn and Bella – making the Top 100. 　　That’s good news if you’re considering the second letter of the alphabet for a girl name. Whatever you choose, it won’t be overused, and like some of...

12 Best Beachy Names for Girls

Nov 29, 2024

　　By Linda Rosenkrantz 　　If you want to give your summertime daughter a name that reflects the season of her birth, but don’t want to pick the most obvious choices, we’re here to suggest a dozen interesting names that more subtly reflect the sun, surf and sandy beach, either through meaning...

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Father’s Day Names: Dads of the rich and famous

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Boys’ Names: 8 greats under the radar

Nov 29, 2024

　　Many people—berries included –sometimes complain that it’s harder to find names for a boy than a girl, that we’re running low on male names that are usable but not overused (outside of or as far down the Top 1000 as possible), interesting, distinctive, appealing, and authentic—names that would fit into our old Fitting In/Standing Out...

William and Kate’s First Baby Boy: Top Nameberry Picks

Nov 29, 2024

　　Yesterday we came up with our suggestions for the name of the first baby daughter of Prince William and his bride. With the variety of girl name possibilities, it was relatively easy—almost an embarrassment of riches—but with the boys, there’s a far less fertile field, especially if we stick within our strict confines...

Occupation names: A Labor Day celebration

Nov 29, 2024

　　It’s Labor Day weekend, and so time once more to turn our attention to the original, pre-barbecue significance of the holiday and celebrate some hard-working occupational names. 　　We’re focusing on the more uncommon, fresher sounding examples, and those with less obvious meanings, so no Archer, Shepherd or Baker. The er-ending...

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Pride Icon Names Celebrate Diversity

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Fall’s Biggest Name Trend: Econames

Nov 29, 2024

　　Total Bellas star Brie Bella, mother of three-year-old Birdie Joe and newborn Buddy Dessert, revealed she would have chosen the name Branch or Blossom for her child if she’d had a girl. “People thought I was crazy, but I thought Birdie and Branch would just be like the sweetest, cutest...

Last Names as First Names: Welcome to the Next Wave

Nov 29, 2024

　　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

Nov 29, 2024

　　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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Quirky Favorite Baby Names in 10 Top Cities

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Modern Christian Names With Spirit and Style!

Nov 29, 2024

　　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...

New Study Shows Climate Impact on Baby Names

Nov 29, 2024

　　Nature-related baby names are a huge trend across the board right now. But did you know that the climate actually influences the type of nature names American parents are choosing for their children? 　　A recent study published in the journal Evolutionary Human Sciences analyzed over a century of baby names...

Old Money Names That Will Make You Feel Rich

Nov 29, 2024

　　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...

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Presidential Names for Babies: Who's Winning?

Rare Names With Popular Nicknames 5 Easy Ways to Judge a Baby Name Top Names in Each State Revealed! New Popular Irish Names Revealed The Best of the Rarest Baby Names Top Baby Name Influencers 2023 Top Czech Names Follow International Trends Popular Twin Names

Classic Baby Names on the Rise

Nov 29, 2024

　　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...

80 Great New Sweet Spot Names

Nov 29, 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...

50 Names That Mean You Live in the North East

Nov 29, 2024

　　Do you know a lot of kids named Maeve and Rowan, Connor and Max? You might just live in the North East of the USA. 　　Behind the national data on the most popular baby names, each region has its own favorites, and the North East — here, the six states...

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

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How to Cope With Baby Name Regret

Nov 29, 2024

　　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...

The Art of the (Baby Name) Breakup

Nov 29, 2024

　　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...

Updating Popular 1950s Names

Nov 29, 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...