Baby names | Name list - www.zdname.com

Springtime in Paris: A New Generation of French Names

　　By Pamela Redmond Satran 　　There’s a new generation of names popular in Paris, all fresh and chic-sounding beyond the French borders. Will they translate to the English-speaking world? The Francophiles among us might like to try. 　　These names are widely used in contemporary France and might make exotic choices for...

Nov 24, 2024

Hyperlocal Baby Names: What’s hot where you live?

A Letter to Jacob and Sophia

Unusual Baby Names: Top choices under the radar

Combo Names: When 1 plus 1 equals 1

Artemis, Italy and Eve: Vowel Names Are these the next ‘Twilight’ names? Baby Names 2012: The Best of the New Playground Analysis: The REAL Top 50 Names Popular Names 2012: Guess the Top 10 and win! Baby Names: Once so hot, now so not Popular Names 2012: The new top baby names! Names on the Cusp

Popular recommendations >

Baby Names Trend: Camilla, Willa, Priscilla–the new killer ‘illa’ names

Nov 24, 2024

　　Guest blogger Angela Mastrodonato, of Upswing Baby Names spots an impending baby names trend: names ending in ‘illa’ replacing the ubiquitous ‘ella’s. 　　When it comes to names, a small change can make a big impact. Ella-ending names have been loved for a while for their elaborate elegance. To find fresh alternatives,...

Popular Baby Names: The next top names

Nov 24, 2024

　　Popular baby names aren’t always replaced at the top by similar names, though sometimes it feels that way. Emily moves down, Emma moves up. Jason slips, while Jacob and Mason rise. 　　With the new US popularity list due out in less than a month, we thought it would be fun...

Trendy Baby Names: The trendiest of all time

Nov 24, 2024

　　by Pamela Redmond Satran 　　Trendy baby names have been around a lot longer Miley Cyrus or any of the famous Kardashians. From the dawn of recorded U.S. baby name history — aka 1880, when the federal government began keeping records — we’ve adopted names inspired by current events and popular...

Dog Names: What’s cool, what’s smart, what’s hot, what’s not

Nov 24, 2024

　　Dog names have become indistinguishable from baby names, with virtually all the most stylish and popular dog names coming from the human lexicon. 　　Cities like New York and Seattle as well as smaller towns such as Wellesley, Massachusetts and several dog-oriented websites publish yearly tallies of most popular dog names....

Girl Names >

Cross-Cultural Names: German American girls

Girl Names: A sister for Isla and Elodie Long Middle Names for Girls Girl Middle Names: What’s best for Gracie? What’s in a VSCO Girl Name? Biblical Girl Names for Now Gorgeous Greek Girl Names Cool Short Middle Names for Girls 23 Cool New TV Girl Names: Prairie and Peach

Celebrity Baby Names Q+A: Elizabeth Holmes

Nov 24, 2024

　　by Sophie Kihm 　　Our latest celebrity baby names Q+A: 　　We were so thrilled to talk to Elizabeth Holmes, journalist and creator of “So Many Thoughts.” She and husband Matt Stuart have two sons, and are expecting a daughter later this summer. 　　What are your children’s names? 　　Fitzgerald and Oliver 　　How...

Yes, Millennial Mom Names Can Work for Alpha Era Girls!

Nov 24, 2024

　　Millennials, those born in the eighties through mid-nineties, are the generation having babies in 2019. These children are a part of the emerging Generation Alpha, defined as anyone born from 2010-2025. Gen Alphas come into the world with iPads in hand and social media handles pre-claimed—a vastly different experience from...

Artistic Baby Names for Girls: Saskia and Simonetta

Nov 24, 2024

　　by Annie New 　　Looking for an artistic baby name? 　　As an art history student, I spent three years studying the biographies, influences and techniques of artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Eduard Manet, and Rembrandt. But it’s the names of the people they painted that are also of interest to name...

Boy Names >

Brother Names

Traditional Boy Names: The Ultimate Guide 80+ Woodsy Names for Boys That Will Make You Want to Have a Son Exploring the Meaning of Julian 150+ European Baby Boy Names New Geek Chic Names For Boys I Named My Son Liam Before It Got Popular Strong Boy Names: The Ultimate Guide Trending Boy Names

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...

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...

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...

Unisex Names >

Unisex Names That Switched From Boy to Girl

The Top Unisex Names in Every US State Pride Icon Names Celebrate Diversity Surnames That Make Great Unisex Baby Names Gender-Bending Baby Names America's Top Unisex Names of 2022 The Coolest Unisex Nature Names How I Named My Babies: Nico Gianna & Jasper Graham Nonbinary Names Achieve Gender Parity

50 Rare Gender-Neutral Names Heating Up

Nov 24, 2024

　　Gender neutral names are extremely fashionable right now – but that can pose a problem to parents looking for a cool but uncommon unisex baby name. 　　Familiar favorites such as River (Number 105 for boys in 2022, and Number 150 for girls) and Charlie (Number 178 for boys, Number 123...

The Most Nonbinary Names in Every State

Nov 24, 2024

　　Want to know the most gender-neutral nonbinary baby names? Depending where you live, they could be anything from Amani to Zen. 　　The most nonbinary names in the US are different from the most popular unisex names (which usually lean male or female). Here we’re talking about names that strike a...

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...

Trends & Predictions >

Ancient Names for Babies

Astrology Names: The Ultimate Guide Babyberries: Class of 2023! Modern Christian Names With Spirit and Style! How Millennial Is Your Name? Spanish Nature Names Soar Beyond Luna What's a Classic Name? Popular Names Your Mom Never Heard Of The Top Names We're Watching for 2024

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...

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...

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...

Name Popularity >

Top Czech Names Follow International Trends

20 Chic French Names You Should Know About Presidential Names for Babies: Who's Winning? The Top Baby Names A-Z 30 Great Names You’re Not Using! New Study Determines the Top Jewish Names Top Baby Name Influencers 2023 Forgotten Names Making a Comeback Popular Twin Names

Top Names in Each State Revealed!

Nov 24, 2024

　　Popular names by state can look very different from the national count. Find out which states' top names conform to the US popular names list and which go in a different direction. 　　Olivia and Liam held on to their titles as the most popular names in the United States for...

Rare Names With Popular Nicknames

Nov 24, 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...

5 Easy Ways to Judge a Baby Name

Nov 24, 2024

　　Many of us spend an entire nine months — or even longer — weighing the relative merits of names for our babies. 　　But it’s possible to judge most names much more quickly than that, at least accurately enough to tell whether they belong on your shortlist. 　　Here, Nameberry’s top quick...

Baby Naming Advice >

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

20 Questions Every Baby Namer Should Ask Name Change Resources How to Have More Fun Naming Your Baby Name Sage: Honoring Grandma Elaine What the Name Sage Knows: Ten Secrets to Loving Your Child's Name Test-Driving Your Baby Name Updating Popular 1950s Names The Art of the (Baby Name) Breakup

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...

How to Change Your Baby’s Name

Nov 24, 2024

　　So you've already put a name on the birth certificate, but now you're feeling baby name regret. Can you change your baby's name? Of course you can! 　　Follow our step-by-step guide to changing a baby name, from navigating the legal process to coping with the emotions of a name change....

Family Names Are Getting More Adventurous

Nov 24, 2024

　　Sure, Thanksgiving is about sweet potatoes with little marshmallows on top, but it’s also about family. That’s why, as we approach the holiday, our coverage of Thanksgiving baby names is focused this year not on Pilgrim names or turkey names but on the new style in family names. 　　Family names...