Articles by Brynn McKeon

Brynn McKeon joined the Nameberry team in August of 2022 as an editor, and has written about topics such as the Ultimate Guide to Goddess Names and Quirky Nicknames for Classic Names. As Head Moderator, she also oversees our active Nameberry forums community.

Outside of Nameberry, Brynn lives in New Jersey with her dog Raven and cat Phoebe, where she works as an occupational therapist. You can reach her at brynn@nameberry.com

Thu Mar 13 2025

The Names Really In Danger of Extinction

Every Tom, Dick, and Harry doesn't mean what it used to. We have the scoop on the names that are going extinct, from those currently in the danger zone to the ones that have already vanished (hint: Gary, Karen, and Nigel are not among them!)

Thu Jan 09 2025

Wild Names You'll Hear a Lot More Of

What are the eyebrow-raising choices of today that have the potential to become the popular names of tomorrow? We analyzed our site statistics from the past six months to identify 15 outlandish baby names currently trending upwards in a big way.

Mon Dec 30 2024

Quiz: What's Your 2024 Name?

Take our quiz to discover your 2024 name, then read about the names that defined this year!

Thu Dec 19 2024

Babyberries: Class of 2024!

2024 is coming to a close, and it is time to celebrate the year's cohort of wonderfully named Babyberries, born to our very own Nameberry users. Find out what the most popular names were among Berry parents this year and what naming trends were most in style. Also, join us in welcoming the most recent Babyberries, born this fall!

Sat Nov 09 2024

Trendiest Untrendy Names

Is "Trendiest Untrendy Names" an oxymoron? These rising but rare names defy conventional naming patterns — perfect for the most fashion-forward parents.

Fri Oct 04 2024

Names That Let You Have It Both Ways

As Hannah Montana once said, "It's the best of both worlds" — timeless, traditional baby names with fun and quirky nicknames that will allow your child to be a superstar on any playground.

Wed Sep 25 2024

Summer Babyberries Set Sail

This summer has brought along just over a dozen Babyberry birth announcements on our forums — 8 girls and 3 boys.

Thu Sep 12 2024

Back to School Names

School is back in session, and here are the names filling today's classrooms...and yesterday's.

Sat Aug 03 2024

100+ Best Girl Names Ending in a Vowel

Girl names ending in a vowel sound may not be a new invention, but there is a big wide world of under-appreciated vowel-ending options far beyond the obvious Ava and Zoe. Check out our 100 top picks and browse our full lists here!

Mon Jul 15 2024

What's a Classic Name?

What makes a name classic? At Nameberry, we took on the challenge of making the qualifications of a classic measurable. Find out here if your favorite names make the cut.