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New Zealand Name Report

　　New Zealand native Anna Hamilton parses the recently released Kiwi name statistics and analyzes what’s up and down, in and out, including such surprise (to us) hits as Aria, Ayla, Anahera, Manaia, and Sione.. 　　BOYS 　　Looking first at the boys: The big news here is that after a five-year reign,...

How Popular is Too Popular?

Irish Baby Names: What’s Hot Now

Latin American Names: los nombres del bebe con salsa

Popular Baby Names: Tops of the un-pops

Belgian Names: Beyond Flemish and French Vintage Baby Names: What’s your era? Popular baby names: The case for the common name Name Stories for Kids: For name-nerds-in-training! British Baby Names: Tops of the pops International Faves: Top names across the globe Baby Names 2010: The Also-Rans Favorite Baby Names: Your Personal Top 10?

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The Nameberry 9: What’s a normal name?

　　In The Nameberry 9 blog this week, Appellation Mountain‘s Abby Sandel, addresseses the question of “What is a ‘normal name?” 　　The news was filled with so-called normal names this week. But what defines a normal name? Is it a Top Ten choice that plenty of people your age share? Or...

The Nameberry 9: There’s more than one Number 1

　　This week, Appellation Mountain ‘s Abby Sandel travels around the country and across the pond to discover which names ranked Number 1 where. 　　Baby name news is fast and furious at year’s end. Lists of Worst and Best Celebrity Baby Names abound. (Did anyone else notice that Zuzu Audrey, daughter of Top...

Question of the Week: How do you feel about sharing your name(s)?

　　Today’s QOW was inspired by a comment from jgirl525. 　　This week it’s a two-parter: 　　a. What’s your response when you meet someone who shares your own first name? Do you feel an instant kinship or do you feel more proprietary? If it’s a popular name, do you immediately start comparing nicknames...

Baby Names of 2011: Newest crop of babyberries

　　Since our last round-up of Nameberry’s actual baby names of 2011 in June, there’s been a bonanza of beautifully named newbies posted on our forums–and I’m sure they’re just the tip of the iceberg. Once again Pam and I are blown away by the fantastic choices being made—from the elegant classics to the more imaginative...

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Classic Girls’ Names: The Claire Contingent–Claire, Clara and Clarissa

Classic Girls’ Names: The Claire Contingent–Claire, Clara and Clarissa

Doctor Who Names, Part 2–Companion Names: Ace, Tegan and Sarah Jane 40+ Neglected Namesake Names–Girls Edition The Blooming of Lily Unexpected Names for Girls: Edelweiss, Marceline, and Cee Cee Pop Culture Names: Cora, Aurora and Devora Baby Names from Books: 6 choice choices for girls Our Top 100 Girl Names of 2013 Baby Name Nicknames: The ubiquitous Addie

Disney Princess Names: How influential are they really?

　　By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain 　　As the mother of a five year-old girl, Frozen was required viewing over the recent school holidays. Somewhere between the first appearance of talking snowman Olaf and the happy ending, I found myself musing about the popularity of Disney-princess names. 　　I’ve long thought that any...

Newest Girl Babyberries: The 3rd Quarterly Report of 2013, from Ada to Xanthe

　　by Linda Rosenkrantz 　　Wowza! 　　I was completely overwhelmed by the sheer quantity, gorgeousness and wild originality of the names reported in the Birth Announcement forums for this third quarter of the year, from July through the end of September. So overwhelmed, in fact, that I’m dividing the results into two...

Baby Girl Names: Short and sweet

　　By Pamela Redmond Satran 　　Baby girl names have been trending toward the long and elaborate for some time now, with selections like Isabella and Elizabeth, Olivia and Sophia winning out over the kind of brisk no-nonsense names — Anne, Gail, Lynn — that dominated a couple of generations ago. 　　But...

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Flower Names for Boys Are Blooming

Flower Names for Boys Are Blooming

Hipster Cowboy Names Buck Tradition How I Named My Baby: Koda Florian How I Named My Baby: October Teddy 100+ Best Boy Names Ending in a Vowel Trending Boy Names How to Make Classic Boy Names Unique 80+ Woodsy Names for Boys That Will Make You Want to Have a Son New Geek Chic Names For Boys

I Named My Son Liam Before It Got Popular

　　Fifteen hours into labor, a new nurse came into our hospital room and gave us a cheerful hello. My husband and I looked away from the television. The 2010 Winter Olympics were on though neither of us were paying much attention. 　　Just after midnight, I’d woken up to my water...

Nickname Spotlight: Getting to Gus

　　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...

Where To Find A Cool Vintage Boy Name

　　The good news for lovers of vintage boy names is that they’ve never been cooler. 　　The bad news? Well... they’ve never been cooler. 　　That means it can feel increasingly difficult to find the perfect “I wish I’d thought of that first!” vintage boy name. You know: the sweet but strong,...

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Unisex Baby Names: But Are They Really?

Unisex Baby Names: But Are They Really?

Vintage Surname Names Come Back Around 50 Rare Gender-Neutral Names Heating Up Gender Neutral Names Changing Direction Nonbinary Names Achieve Gender Parity Last Names as First Names: Welcome to the Next Wave 200 Unique Word Names You Won’t Find Anywhere Else Pride Icon Names Celebrate Diversity America's Top Unisex Names of 2022

The Most Nonbinary Names in Every State

　　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...

Surnames That Make Great Unisex Baby Names

　　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...

Unisex Names Across the Atlantic

　　Unisex baby names are increasingly appealing to parents. But which names are considered unisex, and which names are not, is a very subjective matter – one that is influenced by factors like a person’s past experience, age or location. 　　If you live in the United States of America, you can...

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Babyberries: Class of 2023!

Babyberries: Class of 2023!

How Millennial Is Your Name? Ancient Names for Babies 60 Names That Mean You Live in the Midwest Celebrity Baby Name Trends of 2023 60 Southern Baby Names With Charm And Style The Top Names We're Watching for 2024 The Secret Meanings of Color Names Astrology Names: The Ultimate Guide

Old Money Names That Will Make You Feel Rich

　　Old money names conjure the aspirational lifestyle provided by generational wealth — elite country clubs, prep schools, and holidays in the countryside. The old money aesthetic is being felt beyond baby names — this prep-rebrand is suddenly everywhere. 　　Fashion runways are filled with pleated skirts, penny loafers, and pearl necklaces. Americans...

Cottagecore Baby Names Turn Back the Clock

　　Cottagecore baby names are part of a recent aesthetic trend defined by an appreciation for romanticized rural life, according to The New York Times. Hobbies such as bread baking, embroidery, and mushroom foraging are among the wholesome, nostalgic elements of the cottagecore lifestyle. 　　Cottagecore names, too, evoke this bucolic way...

Modern Christian Names With Spirit and Style!

　　Christian names combine spirituality with style, conveying a faith-based message with contemporary sensibility. 　　These modern Christian names with an evangelical feel aren’t traditional biblical names, well-worn virtues, or even the old prophet names that are so popular nowadays. No, this is a fresh, 21st-century style of Christian names that shout...

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New Study Determines the Top Jewish Names

New Study Determines the Top Jewish Names

Top Czech Names Follow International Trends Classic Baby Names on the Rise 5 Easy Ways to Judge a Baby Name Top Names in Each State Revealed! Rare Names With Popular Nicknames The Top Baby Names A-Z Top Baby Name Influencers 2023 How Gen Z Is Your Name?

20 Chic French Names You Should Know About

　　You know when you see a child (or a picture of one) and think, “Dang, that kid is cooler than I’ll ever be”? That’s how we feel when we hear a lot of the most popular names in France. 　　I mean, imagine having a playdate with little Capucine or Timéo....

New Popular Irish Names Revealed

　　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...

The Best of the Rarest Baby Names

　　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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More Baby Names Needed for a Short Short List

More Baby Names Needed for a Short Short List

Twin Baby Names: Our advice for for the stars Help Jessica Alba Name Baby #3 How does your own name affect your baby name choice? 6 Baby Name Pitfalls 5 Things Every First-Time Parent Needs To Know About Baby Names 5 Ways to Get Dads Excited About Baby Names Naming Rules from a 6-year-old Name Nerd Changing Baby’s Name

Baby Name Remorse: Helping Your Children Love Their Names

　　By Katherine Morna Towne 　　We all understand the magic and thrill of the baby naming process—whether you’ve named a baby or have just dreamed of doing so, poring over name lists, choosing your favorites, and arranging first-middle name combinations is fun and satisfying and ultimately one of the first important...

How Not To Name the Baby

　　Our focus is usually how to do things right: How to find the best baby names and choose a name for your child that you — and he or she — will love forever. But occasionally we need to step back and warn you what NOT to do when naming...

Cool Classic Baby Names

　　They know their style: a mix of cool, classic names and rich meanings. But after successfully naming their first son and daughter, they could use some help with baby number three! 　　Jennifer writes: 　　My husband David and I are expecting our third child this December. Our son’s name is Luke...

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