Articles by Eleanor Nickerson

A fascinating compilation of lively, almost-forgotten old diminutives that deserve a new look, by Eleanor Nickerson aka Elea of the blog British Baby Names.

Bridgerton names are part of the Netflix series' enthralling fantasy, but may not represent real early 19th century naming practices.

Flower name meanings hold secrets related to sentiments and relationships that Victorians used to convey hidden messages. Discover the secret meanings of your favorite popular and uncommon flower names.

Edwardian names stand out due to the sheer variety of different names used. Discover some of the most surprising trends among Edwardian baby namers.

Tudor names include some fascinating lost gems, names rich in history but now all but forgotten. British naming expert Eleanor Nickerson highlights some of the most interesting names of the Tudor Era.

Hot news! The latest British popularity figures are here! Olivia and Oliver are still #1, but there are also lots of surprises!

Eleanor Nickerson of Britishbabynames.com analyzes the newly released list of most popular Scottish baby names.

What were the uniquely British naming trends in 2018? Expert Eleanor Nickerson clues us in!

Our British name authority Eleanor Nickerson offers her enlightened opinions on the leading baby name favorite possibilities for Meghan and Harry’s baby.

Our British baby name expert Eleanor Nickerson analyzes the brand new popularity list of England and Wales