By Meagan Burke 　　Alfred Hitchcock, often referred to as the “Master of Suspense,” worked with forty-seven lead actresses in his five decades of filmmaking, many of them evidence of his penchant for cool blondes. Let’s explore seven of his most memorable leading ladies. 　　Eva: Eva Marie Saint 　　Eva Marie Saint...

　　They love the name Gus for one of their twin sons. But with a big sister named Hazel, will others find fault with the YA literary reference? 　　Amanda writes: 　　We are expecting twin boys in early April and still have not decided on names. Naming our daughter was a stressful...

　　For Women’s History Month, celebrated throughout March (but why stop there?), we look at some distinguished women from around the globe who are not as well known as they should be outside their individual fields.  And, as a very Nameberry bonus, all of them also bear names that are also...

　　By Abby Sandel 　　Not only has Olivia been a Top Ten favorite for the entire twenty-first century, it’s currently the second most popular name for girls born in the US, just a tick behind Emma. 　　If you’re in love with Olivia, but aren’t wild about your daughter sharing her name,...

　　You can always count on a few titters when people hear that macho John Wayne’s birth name was Marion. They’re not aware that when he was born in 1907 Marion—also the name of an infamous Washington DC mayor– was Number 106 on the boys’ list–which also included Leslie, Aubrey, Harley,...

　　By Abby Sandel 　　Let’s say you love old-fashioned girl names with a tailored quality. You’re all about names that topped the charts a century ago, but feel fresh and modern today. 　　Top Ten Charlotte fits this description. The same is true of fast-rising Evelyn and Eleanor. 　　The only problem, of...

　　Katie has a few favorites, but none seem like The Name! What would you name a sister for Dash and Rory? 　　Katie writes: 　　I never anticipated I’d need your help as I was fairly confident when naming my first two boys: Dashiel “Dash” and Rory. 　　I’m expecting my third baby,...

　　Disney names are the news of the day as the live action remake of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast continues to dominate at the box office. The 1991 animated version is a classic; it looks like the update is every bit as loved. 　　There’s one question on our minds, of...

　　Baby naming tip: when others react negatively to your favorite name, don’t despair! Instead pay attention, because it might be a good sign you’ve found an undiscovered gem. 　　Kelsi writes: 　　My husband and I are expecting our first daughter, and we are having a hard time pinning down a name....

　　Bible names for girls have been among the most widely-used in the Western world for centuries. Bible names include many that we consider the most classic girls' names: Anne, Elizabeth, Sarah, and of course, Mary. 　　In the past, a narrow number of Old Testament girls’ names have been in the...

　　What are the most popular baby girl names of 2016? Here we highlight the Top 25, from Number 1 Emma to newcomers Riley and Aria to the traditional Elizabeth, hanging in at Number 13. The popular names for girls this year featured some major changes, with Ava, for example, moving in to...

　　Eleonora and Arabella, Scarlett and Juliette. 　　Whether long-held favorite or guilty pleasure, girly-girl names have an undeniable appeal. 　　What’s your favorite ultra-feminine name for girls? 　　And would you use one for your daughter? Why or why not? ...

　　If it’s a boy, they’re all set. But if it’s a girl, Sarah and her husband need sweetly Southern names to match Titus James and Haddie Mae. 　　Sarah writes: 　　Our son’s name is Titus James and our daughter’s name is Haddie Mae. We are currently expecting our third baby and...