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Name Sage: But what will we name a girl?!?

　　Laura writes: 　　We are expecting our first child in July, and I do not want to leave the hospital with Baby M! 　　My husband is a tad on the more traditional side when it comes to names, while I am more open. 　　Our last name is a German three-syllable beast...

Nov 24, 2024

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Name Sage: Naming Kiddo #4

Nov 24, 2024

　　Elisabeth writes: 　　I am great with child, due March 25. My babies have all come early, so we are literally down to the last few weeks! 　　It has been increasingly difficult to decide on a name with each pregnancy. This is Baby #4. (And no, I don’t know if we’re...

Name Sage: Baby Names for a Fourth Daughter

Nov 24, 2024

　　Patricia writes: 　　We are due with our fourth daughter in May and are so excited. 　　She will be welcomed by big sisters Ailey (I-Lee) Carolyn, Juliana Allison, and Brynn Margaret. 　　Our inspiration for their names came from our love of our Scottish/Irish heritage and girlie classic names. All of their...

Name Sage: English-Spanish Baby Names for a Daughter

Nov 24, 2024

　　Mary writes: 　　I am due in July with baby number two, a girl. My husband and I are having a difficult time agreeing on names. 　　We are looking at both English and Spanish baby names. My husband’s only condition is that it can be pronounced easily in both Spanish and...

Most Popular Vowel Names for Girls

Nov 24, 2024

　　by Pamela Redmond Satran 　　The new Nameberry popular baby names list is out, and the results are stunning in terms of the dominance of vowel-starting names, especially for girls. 　　Eight of the Top 10 girls’ names start with vowels. Of the Top 25 girls’ names, 15 begin with vowels. And...

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Unexpected Girl Names for Jonah’s Sister

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Movie Star Characters: When Marilyn was Elsie

Nov 24, 2024

　　By Linda Rosenkrantz 　　Marilyn Monroe was unquestionably the sex symbol of midcentury America. And even though everyone knew she was born Norma Jean, she became big enough to be known simply as Marilyn. (Though Marilyn hasn’t caught on like other Old Hollywood stars, there has been something of a revival...

13 Intriguing Island Baby Names for Girls

Nov 24, 2024

　　By Emily Cardoza 　　Though summer vacation has just about ended, visions of white sand beaches and gentle waves endure – even if only as screensavers. Why not continue the summer holidays through an exploration of island-inspired baby names for girls? 　　Each of these names corresponds to one of the thousands...

Baby Name Remorse: A Name Nerd’s Apology

Nov 24, 2024

　　By Abby Sandel 　　When it comes to naming, plenty of new parents hesitate. “What if she hates her name?” they ask. 　　We name strangers. There is an excellent chance that your child will find his name too ordinary/too weird/too traditional/too crunchy/too hard to spell/too something at some point. 　　But I...

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Where To Find A Cool Vintage Boy Name

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Hipster Cowboy Names Buck Tradition

Nov 24, 2024

　　Hipster cowboy names seem completely right for our times. Yes, there are cowboys — babies whose car seats are buckled into the backs of pickups for a day of roaming the range. And then there are the hipster babies more accustomed to riding the L train, the little dudes who may wear...

Nickname Spotlight: Getting to Gus

Nov 24, 2024

　　Love Gus as a short name for a boy, but not a fan of Augustus and related names like August and Augustine? 　　One option is to simply use Gus on its own. This vintage nickname is charming, no-nonsense, and you’ll never need to spell it out. It was popular in...

Exploring the Meaning of Julian

Nov 24, 2024

　　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...

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Gender Neutral Names Changing Direction

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Surprisingly International Baby Names

Nov 24, 2024

　　Say “international baby names” — and what springs to mind? 　　Hands up if you said Anna or Adam! It’s true: there are plenty of popular names that feature near the top of the baby name charts in multiple countries. 　　But if your tastes lean towards more uncommon choices, finding a...

Pride Icon Names Celebrate Diversity

Nov 24, 2024

　　Happy Pride 2023! 　　Pride icon names celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and the inspiring history behind the fight for equal rights. 　　It's more than half a century since the first Pride parades took place in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago, commemorating the Stonewall Riots of the previous summer....

Surnames That Make Great Unisex Baby Names

Nov 24, 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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Vintage 1920s Names Sound New Again

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What's a Classic Name?

Nov 24, 2024

　　What makes a name classic? 　　Anyone who has done a quick search for names has likely come across a variety of lists of "classic names". While some names, such as John, Michael, and Mary, make consistent appearances on these lists, the other names are more variable. 　　So what is a...

Pop Culture Influences Rising Baby Names

Nov 24, 2024

　　Each year, a new crop of pop culture names bursts onto the scene. Some will go on to reach massive heights — former Top 10 name Madison was introduced by the movie Splash in 1984 — while others will fade (remember Sekani and Kovid?) 　　The pandemic years cemented celebrities and popular culture...

The Baby Names That Should Be on Everyone's List

Nov 24, 2024

　　The names that should be on everyone's list for 2023 are the most stylish up-and-coming choices for the year ahead. 　　We've identified 50 names — sourced from our Nameberry popularity charts, celebrity birth announcements, movies and television shows, and of course, our own intuition — that feel just right for 2023 babies....

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Presidential Names for Babies: Who's Winning?

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Top Baby Name Influencers 2023

Nov 24, 2024

　　Baby name influencers don't set out to start name trends, but ultimately, their names go viral. 　　When it comes to influential names, there’s a formula for success. Whether the name is that of a celebrity or their child, it needs to be connected to someone who’s highly visible in the...

How Gen Z Is Your Name?

Nov 24, 2024

　　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...

50 Names That Mean You Live in the North East

Nov 24, 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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Unique Twin Names to Inspire

Nov 24, 2024

　　Unique twin names that feel well-matched but not too matchy can feel impossible to find. Naming twins is undoubtedly one of the biggest challenges (and greatest pleasures) facing a baby namer – although our ultimate guide to twin names is a great place to start! 　　Many parents naming twins take...

How to Have More Fun Naming Your Baby

Nov 24, 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...

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

Nov 24, 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...