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Nov 24, 2024

　　So long, Junior! Creative family names are a major modern name trend, replacing Jrs and IIIs on the birth certificate. 　　Two years ago, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle named their daughter Lilibet Diana, honoring two of the most important women in Harry’s family. Lilibet pays homage to Harry's grandmother, Queen...

Astrology Names: The Ultimate Guide

Nov 24, 2024

　　Astrology names are inspired by the stars and planets, the four elements, and the symbols and characteristics connected to the zodiac signs. 　　Coinciding with the recent cultural obsession with astrology, we’ve observed a rise in names relating to the zodiac and all things celestial. 　　Millennials and Gen Z have taken...

Top Nameberry Names Around the World Now

Nov 24, 2024

　　Ever wondered which names are popular with Nameberry visitors in your country? 　　Namberry's own popular names charts are updated monthly and show the names attracting the most attention from our site visitors in (almost) real time. They’re great for predicting which names might be about to take off – especially...

60 Southern Baby Names With Charm And Style

Nov 24, 2024

　　What makes a Southern name? Just a unique blend of tradition and modern style. 　　Parents in the American South are famous for passing on family names to children, for example by repeating first names, or using mom's maiden name as a first name. This means that classics like John and...

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Biblical Girl Names for Now

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Mom Names: Lady Gaga’s Mama and more!

Nov 24, 2024

　　by Linda Rosenkrantz 　　It’s become a Nameberry tradition. In celebration of Mother’s Day, we honor a dozen moms who not only have raised highly successful offspring, but who also happen to have—yes—memorable names themselves. Here is this year’s list of the Top 12, including the mom names of Lady Gaga,...

Traditional Girl Names with a Twist

Nov 24, 2024

　　Can Penelope’s sister have a name as short as Alice or Claire? More importantly, does this mom want her to? 　　Erin writes: 　　We are expecting our second girl and struggling to agree on a name! Our older daughter is Penelope Reese, and we absolutely love her name. 　　My husband is...

Popular Girl Names: Lost in the La-Crowd

Nov 24, 2024

　　They’ve long loved Lyla for a daughter. But is Lyla too close to all those other lovely, La-la names? 　　Emily writes: 　　We are struggling with choosing a name for our baby girl arriving in March. 　　Our son’s name is Theodore and he goes by Theo. For years we have liked...

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80+ Woodsy Names for Boys That Will Make You Want to Have a Son

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Brother Names

Nov 24, 2024

　　Choosing the right brother names involves striking the right balance. Ideally, brother names should be coordinated in a clear way — such as style or origin — but you want the names to be distinctive, so the brother set doesn’t feel too matchy. 　　Looking for brother names with similar style is...

12 Boy Names That Deserve More Love

Nov 24, 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...

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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Unisex Names That Switched From Boy to Girl

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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...

Fall’s Biggest Name Trend: Econames

Nov 24, 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...

200 Unique Word Names You Won’t Find Anywhere Else

Nov 24, 2024

　　Lovers of unique word names, put down your dictionaries! 　　We’ve found a better way to come up with truly original word names for babies: crowdsource it! We recently asked our brilliant Berry community to suggest cool new word name possibilities that no one’s thought of yet — and they didn’t...

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Celebrity Baby Name Trends of 2023

Creative Family Names Honor Loved Ones Babyberries: Class of 2023! Old Money Names That Will Make You Feel Rich What's a Classic Name? Popular Names Your Mom Never Heard Of America's Next Top Baby Names New Study Shows Climate Impact on Baby Names The Top Names We're Watching for 2024

These Names Are At Their Peak

Nov 24, 2024

　　Looking for a name everyone will love just as much as you do? You can’t go wrong with names at the top of their game. 　　Names that peaked in 2022, calculated in exclusive research and analysis by Nameberry, are baby names that rank higher in the USA than they have...

Quirky Favorite Baby Names in 10 Top Cities

Nov 24, 2024

　　New York baby namers love sleek, streamlined girl names like Rose and Claire, while Dallas favorites like Willa and Evangeline bring a touch of Southern charm. 　　Scottish namers are drawn to rugged boy names with a local flavor, such as Innes and Struan. And in Auckland, New Zealand, you'll find...

Astrology Names: The Ultimate Guide

Nov 24, 2024

　　Astrology names are inspired by the stars and planets, the four elements, and the symbols and characteristics connected to the zodiac signs. 　　Coinciding with the recent cultural obsession with astrology, we’ve observed a rise in names relating to the zodiac and all things celestial. 　　Millennials and Gen Z have taken...

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And the Next Big Baby Names Are….

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The Top Baby Names of 2019 Are Here!

Nov 24, 2024

　　The top baby names of 2019 are (finally!) here, and we have a brand-new Number 1 girl name! Olivia usurps Emma for the title of most popular name for girls, while reigning champ Liam stays in the top spot for boys. 　　Emma and Isabella each dropped a position, ranking at...

Lost Names Return to the Charts

Nov 24, 2024

　　Let’s look at the comeback kids in this year’s most popular names in the US: the lost names that parents are using again after years of neglect. 　　To make it into this special category, a name has to appear in the US baby name rankings — the full list below...

These Unique Names Are Getting More Popular

Nov 24, 2024

　　How can a name be popular and unique at the same time? 　　It can sit at the top of second tier of 1000 most popular names, lying just out of sight beneath the much-publicized Top 1000, ranking Number 1001 to 2000 and used for an average of 100 to 200...

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

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Rainbow Baby Names Honor and Comfort

Nov 24, 2024

　　Rainbow baby names — names for a child born after the loss of another — can be a way to mark a time of mixed emotions. Some parents find it helpful and meaningful to choose a name that both acknowledges the loss and celebrates new life, commemorating the past and...

How to Cope With Baby Name Regret

Nov 24, 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...

It’s Okay to Change Your Baby’s Name

Nov 24, 2024

　　Considering changing your baby's name? You're not alone! 　　A few weeks after their son's birth in February 2022, Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott announced that they had changed their little boy's name. “That was the hardest thing that I’ve ever done in my life...I’m still like, ‘Did I make the...