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GIRLS’ NAMES 2011: The Secret Popularity List

　　You may know Nameberry’s most popular girls’ names 2011: from Top 3 Charlotte, Violet, and Amelia down to Molly, Maya, and Mary. 　　You may even know our hottest girls’ names 2011, which include such celebrity-influenced picks as Pippa and Mila. 　　But we’ve got a quieter, less obvious, but potentially more...

Nov 21, 2024

Girls’ Names: 8 great ones under the radar

The Florodora Girls: Cora, Dora, Flora & Nora

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Gender Shock! What to do when nature foils your naming plans?

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Berry Question of the Week: Help name baby #3!

Nov 21, 2024

　　Rachel, a mom of two from Grand Rapids, Michigan, is expecting her third child in March and is having trouble finding the right name. She writes: 　　“My four-year-old daughter is named Avery Grace. My two-year-old son is named Isaiah Joel. We are having a third and final baby, a girl,...

New! First-Ever Berry Question of the Week

Nov 21, 2024

　　We’re turning around the Question of the Week format, so that you ask the questions of us and of the general Berry population. 　　Looking for advice on naming your baby? Negotiating a name problem with your partner or mother-in-law? Or simply have a larger name question you’d like to ask...

Vanishing Names: So long, Susan; Bye bye, Barbara

Nov 21, 2024

　　One of my favorite poems, for reasons that will soon be obvious, is called “Mourning the Dying American Female Names,” by Hunt Hawkins. You can read the whole poem here, but I’ll give you a few choice lines: 　　Many names are almost gone: Gertrude, Myrtle, 　　Agnes, Bernice, Hortense, Edna, Doris,...

Girls’ Names: Naming a daughter the Pinkett-Smith way

Nov 21, 2024

　　This week, Appellation Mountain’s Abby Sandel follows up with Part Two of her suggestions for namesake gender-bending–this time it’s girls’ names from boys. 　　Last week’s post was all about the trendsetting Pinkett-Smith family and their son Jaden Christopher Syre, named after mom Jada. This week the spotlight turns to daughter Willow Camille Reign,...

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Cute Comeback-Kid Nicknames for Girls

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Zodiac Baby Names for Girls

Nov 21, 2024

　　We’ve looked at Zodiac baby names for boys, now here are the traits associated with each sign and related names, this time aimed at girls. 　　Aries: 　　Aries is the sign associated with fire, Mars, and the ram. People born under this sign are courageous, energetic, willful, commanding, leading, competitive, and...

The Spellings of Classic Name Katherine

Nov 21, 2024

　　By Kelli Brady, NameFreak! 　　As I reveal in my book, Name-alytics, there are three spellings of Katherine that have been in the Top 100… Catherine, Katherine and Kathryn (the Big 3). Catherine reached its peak in 1914, Katherine reached its peak in 1988, and Kathryn reached its peak in 1951....

Classic Girls’ Names: What’s your favorite?

Nov 21, 2024

　　There are so many gorgeous classic girls’ names to love — from the classic classics like Katherine and Elizabeth to the fashionable classics such as Clara or Juliet. 　　Then there are the quieter classics such as Ruth and Helen and Mary, a bit sleepy at the moment, as well as...

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Nickname Spotlight: Getting to Gus

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12 Boy Names That Deserve More Love

Nov 21, 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...

New Geek Chic Names For Boys

Nov 21, 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...

How I Named My Baby: October Teddy

Nov 21, 2024

　　Michelle, a breastfeeding counselor, and Neil, a research scientist, live in Ames, Iowa with their four children: Eisley, Avonlea, Idalia Rae, and October Teddy. 　　October was born on March 4, 2023. Here, we talk to Michelle about how she and Neil named their little boy. 　　Tell me October’s name story!I...

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Nonbinary Names Achieve Gender Parity

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Surnames That Make Great Unisex Baby Names

Nov 21, 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...

Vintage Surname Names Come Back Around

Nov 21, 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...

Unisex Baby Names: But Are They Really?

Nov 21, 2024

　　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...

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Top Baby Names by Letter Through the Ages

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Initial Names: From AJ to Zee

Nov 21, 2024

　　Today we’re celebrating names that are made of initials, from AJ to Zee. 　　Initial nicknames are a fun way to shorten a formal full name into something more casual, like Spiderman’s Mary Jane “MJ” Watson, Alexander James “AJ” McLean of the Backstreet Boys, or Dallas’s John Ross “J.R.” Ewing. 　　Some...

1930s Names Making a Comeback

Nov 21, 2024

　　Your grandparents’ names are about to become cool again. 　　The prevailing theory surrounding vintage baby names is called the 100 Year Rule. Names cycle in and out of fashion, and on average, it takes a century for the cycle to complete. That means that 1920s baby names are in style...

Mardi Gras Names: Let The Good Times Roll!

Nov 21, 2024

　　Mardi Gras baby names are full of carnival joy and festivity, and inspired by New Orleans and the Bayou. 　　New Orleans is one of the carnival capitals of the world. In the weeks around Mardi Gras (also known as Shrove Tuesday, or pancake day), the streets are filled with parades,...

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Classic Baby Names on the Rise

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Rare Names With Popular Nicknames

Nov 21, 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...

100 Names That Deserve To Be Used More

Nov 21, 2024

　　We often cover rare and unique names — from creative modern inventions to unusual place and nature names. The names below are rare too, but with a difference. 　　You've almost certainly heard of them. (And so have your parents.) 　　Even if you don't know someone with them in real life,...

The Top Baby Names A-Z

Nov 21, 2024

　　Baby names A-Z are a fascinating bunch, with the most popular name starting with every letter of the alphabet often different from what you'd expect. 　　You can probably guess the top girl name starting with O, and the top boy name that starts with L… they’re the current American number...

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

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The Best Baby Name Advice

Nov 21, 2024

　　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...

How to Have More Fun Naming Your Baby

Nov 21, 2024

　　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...

How to Pick the Perfect Multilingual Name

Nov 21, 2024

　　Need an international name that works across different languages? It can be challenging, but here we share our tips and ideas to help you find a marvelously multilingual name that brings your family's cultures together. 　　If your family speaks multiple languages, you probably want your child to have a name...