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Top Baby Names of 2016 (so far)

　　by Pamela Redmond Satran 　　The most popular baby names of 2016 (so far) have been tallied, and we have a new Number 1 name for girls: Olivia. 　　This is the first time Olivia has taken the top spot in Nameberry’s popularity polls, unseating Charlotte. Olivia ranks in second place in...

Nov 24, 2024

Girl Scout Baby Names: Sweet names for girls

The Upside of Having an Unusual Name

Fresh Vintage Baby Names for Girls

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

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Name Sage: Girlish Baby Names with Boyish Nicknames

Nov 24, 2024

　　Shae writes: 　　My wife and I are expecting our first daughter in early July and cannot lock in a name. 　　I love distinctively classic feminine names that have a touch of alternative, like Florence, Clementine, and Estelle. 　　My wife likes more “tomboy” names like Pippa, Hudson, and Quinn. None of...

International Women’s Day Baby Names: Malala and Mirabai

Nov 24, 2024

　　By Esmeralda Rocha 　　For International Women’s Day on March 8, we celebrate a dozen women (and a dozen names) from around the globe. Some are still alive, some died millennia ago; some were activists, some were scientists, some were artists. All displayed a sense of courage and genius that we...

10 Centenarian Baby Names: Hester, Tressa & Lessie

Nov 24, 2024

　　By Tiana Putric 　　The following ten people have four things in common: all are women, all are American-born, all have uncommon appellations, and all are living super-centenarians. Super-centenarians, or Super-C’s, are very rare people: they have lived to be 110 years old or more. Meet ten women who have reached...

Naming a Baby (or 2) When You’re Over 40

Nov 24, 2024

　　By Joslyn McIntyre 　　My stepdaughter, Emily, is 17 and already has her first daughter’s name picked out. She doesn’t even have a boyfriend, but she has confidently repeated this name to me several times. To which I usually respond, “Don’t you dare have a baby for at least ten years.”...

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Influential Baby Names: Show biz ladies

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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...

Girls’ Baby Names: Amabel, Amity and Amaryllis

Nov 24, 2024

　　By Linda Rosenkrantz 　　When you think of all the wonderful words that start with the syllable _am—_amiable, amorous, amity, amazing, amusing, ambitious—you can see that giving a child a name with this beginning element might give him or her a terrific head start. And if you’re up on your Latin,...

100 Gorgeous Girl Names in Translation

Nov 24, 2024

　　By Linda Rosenkrantz 　　Why would you choose a girls’ name name from another culture? There are several good reasons. First of all, there is the sheer beauty of so many of them. Then there is the honor factor. Say you have a beloved grandmother named Barbara you want to pay tribute...

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12 Boy Names That Deserve More Love

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How I Named My Baby: October Teddy

Nov 24, 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...

How to Make Classic Boy Names Unique

Nov 24, 2024

　　Classic boy names are wonderful except for the fact that they’re so common. Yes, there have been many august Williams; sure, it’s a name resonant on your family tree; except, there are thousands (11,282, to be exact) of baby Williams out there. 　　But among the wonderful qualities of classic boy...

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...

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The Coolest Unisex Nature Names

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Gender Neutral Names Changing Direction

Nov 24, 2024

　　Gender neutral names are susceptible to the same shifts in popularity as traditionally gendered names, but these shifts can differ between the sexes. This makes it more interesting to examine the directions of unisex names, which fluctuate in girl-boy ratio from year to year. 　　Nameberry defines gender neutral names as...

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...

Vintage Surname Names Come Back Around

Nov 24, 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...

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Quirky Favorite Baby Names in 10 Top Cities

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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...

100 Best Sci-Fi Names for Children

Nov 24, 2024

　　Sci-fi baby names are about much more than wacky inventions and unpronounceable alien words. In fact, some of the most memorable science fiction characters have very ordinary, classic names. Think Luke Skywalker, James T. Kirk, Sarah Connor, Amy Pond. 　　Other sci-fi names are more unconventional, whether they’re long-neglected gems, newly-minted...

Vintage 1920s Names Sound New Again

Nov 24, 2024

　　Vintage baby names are a rich source of inspiration if you’re looking for a name with history and character. If the Hundred Year Rule – which states that it takes a century for most names to come back into fashion – holds true, then we’re in for some interesting times,...

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Top Names in Each State Revealed!

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New Popular Irish Names Revealed

Nov 24, 2024

　　Good news for lovers of Irish baby names! The latest popular Irish names data for 2022 has just been released, and it’s a treasure trove of intriguing options from the Emerald Isle. 　　Happy St Patrick’s Day! Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit! 　　Top 10 Irish Girl Names 　　There has been a...

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...

The Best of the Rarest Baby Names

Nov 24, 2024

　　Baby namers desperate for truly undiscovered baby names have always begged us for our secret list of unique names that nobody but nobody else has. You know, the truly wonderful baby names with deep history and wide appeal that somehow remain completely undiscovered. 　　The only problem was we didn’t have...

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How Not To Name The Baby: Top 10 Baby-Naming Don’ts

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Name Change Resources

Nov 24, 2024

　　We won't sugar coat it: the legal and administrative logistics of a name change — whether it's your own or your child's — can be overwhelming. To make your process easier, we've compiled a far-reaching collection of name change resources, organized by location. 　　In the United States, name changes are processed at...

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...

The Art of the (Baby Name) Breakup

Nov 24, 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...