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BOYS’ NAMES 2011: The Underground Popularity List

　　Last week we brought you our underground list of most popular girls’ names 2011; now it’s the boys’ turn. 　　You may be familiar with Nameberry’s most popular boys’ names 2011, with Asher, Henry, and Finn at the top all the way down to Axel, Nathan, and Landon. 　　You may even...

Jul 25, 2026

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Boys’ Names: 8 greats under the radar

Jul 25, 2026

　　Many people—berries included –sometimes complain that it’s harder to find names for a boy than a girl, that we’re running low on male names that are usable but not overused (outside of or as far down the Top 1000 as possible), interesting, distinctive, appealing, and authentic—names that would fit into our old Fitting In/Standing Out...

Presidents Day Names: The Veeps’ Turn

Jul 25, 2026

　　When Presidents Day rolls around, on our site and others, a lot of attention is paid to the influential names of our past presidents—Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Jackson, Tyler, Taylor, Truman, Lincoln, Kennedy et al—and sometimes the names of their wives and children as well. And so I thought that this year it...

Super Name Sunday: Names From Super Bowl XLV

Jul 25, 2026

　　While the country’s attention will be focused on football this Super Bowl Sunday, some of us may be more interested in another aspect of the action: The crazy names of the players, of course! Nameberry’s new intern Robert Harclerode breaks down the most interesting names on both teams: 　　The Super...

Classic Boys’ Names: Let’s hear it for Henry!

Jul 25, 2026

　　Why does Henry consistently rank as one of the top two Nameberry favorite boys’ names? (Finn is the other one.) 　　Because in many ways Henry is the most perfect of the classic boys’ names—as historic as James and John and William –yet with a quirkier edge that makes it seem modern, and even hip. 　　Henry...

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New Girl Names: 11 Fresh Choices

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How I Named My Baby: Pippa Georgia Bea

Jul 25, 2026

　　Rebecca Norman, a sales associate, and Mat Norman, an interiors manager, live in the English market town of Wimborne Minster with their three children. 　　Their youngest child, a daughter named Pippa Georgia Bea, was born on September 18th, 2020. Below, we talk to Rebecca about how she and Mat chose...

Name Sage: Replacing a Favorite Name

Jul 25, 2026

　　Leslie writes:My husband and I are due with our first baby in early May and have been struggling with names since the second we found out she’s a girl. 　　My main question is this: how do I let go of a name I LOVE, but my husband has vetoed? 　　We are Jewish...

Finding Rare Celtic Girl Names

Jul 25, 2026

　　They’re bold baby namers, but finding rare Celtic girl names for their new daughter has them stumped. What works with Mairead and Fergus? 　　Haley writes:We’re struggling to find the perfect name for our baby girl. We have two kids already, Mairead Kallista Isolde and Fergus Galahad Locke. 　　Our previous pattern...

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Strong Boy Names: The Ultimate Guide

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

Jul 25, 2026

　　What do you get if you cross cottagecore with cowboy names? Meet woodsy names for boys. Woodsy names are the best of each trend — the rugged handsomeness of cowboy names blended with the romantic pastorality and natural elements of cottagecore names. 　　These are the names of woodland heroes and forest...

Brother Names

Jul 25, 2026

　　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...

Exploring the Meaning of Julian

Jul 25, 2026

　　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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Surnames That Make Great Unisex Baby Names

Jul 25, 2026

　　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...

The Most Nonbinary Names in Every State

Jul 25, 2026

　　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...

Last Names as First Names: Welcome to the Next Wave

Jul 25, 2026

　　The great thing is that the pool of surnames is so large — and ever more diverse — that there are always more to discover. 　　Sure, they don’t all make good first names. I know families called Beer, Small and Bumstead, but I doubt any babies will get those as...

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Spanish Nature Names Soar Beyond Luna

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Cottagecore Baby Names Turn Back the Clock

Jul 25, 2026

　　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...

How Millennial Is Your Name?

Jul 25, 2026

　　Millennial names define their generation. John and Mary were the Number 1 names for The Greatest Generation, Linda and Gary emblematic names of the Baby Boom, and now Jessica and Michael emerging as the top names for Millennials. 　　Nameberry tabulated the names of all babies born from 1982 until 2004,...

Old Money Names That Will Make You Feel Rich

Jul 25, 2026

　　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...

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How Gen Z Is Your Name?

Jul 25, 2026

　　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...

Top Czech Names Follow International Trends

Jul 25, 2026

　　This just in: the top Czech baby names for 2022! 　　The Czech Republic is a small country in central Europe with a classic, self-contained naming culture. Traditional Czech names such as Vendula and Zdeněk have made the charts for decades, and proper Czech spellings are favored over streamlined international variations....

Popular Twin Names

Jul 25, 2026

　　Popular twin names used to appear on the Social Security top baby names site, but alas, no more. 　　But while there hasn’t been hard data on the top twin names in the US in over a decade, we can extrapolate from the 2010 twin names data to make some educated...

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The Art of the (Baby Name) Breakup

Jul 25, 2026

　　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...

How to Change Your Baby’s Name

Jul 25, 2026

　　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....

How to Have More Fun Naming Your Baby

Jul 25, 2026

　　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...