Articles by Esmeralda Rocha

Esmeralda Rocha writes regularly for Nameberry. An expert on international names, she lives in Australia.

Inspirational Names of Forgotten Feminists
Fri Mar 08 2024

Inspirational Names of Forgotten Feminists

Discover 20 of the most intriguing obscure names belonging to some incredible forgotten feminists from around the world.
Names That Bridge Cultures: Arya to Zahara
Sun Oct 22 2023

Names That Bridge Cultures: Arya to Zahara

Looking for a baby name that crosses cultures and travels easily? These international names have roots in more than one language.
Test-Driving Your Baby Name
Sat Nov 26 2022

Test-Driving Your Baby Name

Here are five ways to test out how a name will work in real life.
New Girl Names: 11 Fresh Choices
Mon Oct 12 2020

New Girl Names: 11 Fresh Choices

Baby girl names new to the Nameberry database that may appeal to parents in search of a unique choice.
Nameberry Style: Best Nursery Trends
Mon Aug 06 2018

Nameberry Style: Best Nursery Trends

What are the newest trends in nursery decor?
Untouristy Place Names You Should Visit
Thu Jul 12 2018

Untouristy Place Names You Should Visit

Esita continues her deep dive into the rarer names given to babies in 2017–this time focusing on place names.
The Most Outrageously Outrageous Names of the Year
Tue Jun 26 2018

The Most Outrageously Outrageous Names of the Year

Some of the most outrageous names given to several babies last year, from Candelabra to Moo
Nameberry’s Unique Baby Name Trends
Mon Jun 11 2018

Nameberry’s Unique Baby Name Trends

Nameberry faves are very different from the Social Security popularity list!
Best New Names in the Top 1000
Sun May 13 2018

Best New Names in the Top 1000

What are the best new baby names that entered the 2017 popularity lists? Octavia, Caspian, Opal and Emerald are among the best of the best.
Tue Jan 09 2018

Berry Faves of 2017 IRL

What names did berries actually choose for their babies in 2017? Here are the names and here are the trends.