Articles by Linda Rosenkrantz

Linda Rosenkrantz

Linda Rosenkrantz is the co-founder of Nameberry, and co-author with Pamela Redmond of the ten baby naming books acknowledged to have revolutionized American baby naming. You can follow her personally at InstagramTwitter and Facebook. She is also the author of the highly acclaimed New York Review Books Classics novel Talk and a number of other books.

Happy Baby Names
Wed Dec 11 2024

Happy Baby Names

Happy baby names are a great gift to bestow upon a child. Here is a wide-ranging list of positive possibilities, from Gioia to Georgie, Sebastian to Serenity.
80 Great New Sweet Spot Names
Sun Aug 11 2024

80 Great New Sweet Spot Names

Here are 80 perfectly positioned names for girls and boys, not too hot and not too cold.
Doll Names: The History of Doll Names Through the Decades
Wed Jul 10 2024

Doll Names: The History of Doll Names Through the Decades

Through the years, from Barbara Lou to Barbie, dolls' ID tags have said a lot about name trends.
The 27+ Best Beachy Baby Names
Sat Jun 29 2024

The 27+ Best Beachy Baby Names

Beach-combing for summery baby names and digging up some surprising treasures.
Rose Alternatives: Fresh Twists on a Classic
Fri Jun 07 2024

Rose Alternatives: Fresh Twists on a Classic

Searching for alternatives to the classic girl name Rose? We've got a wealth of fresh options for you, ripe for the picking!
Unique Nature Names for Christmas Babies
Sun Dec 03 2023

Unique Nature Names for Christmas Babies

Wonderful rare nature names for a Christmas baby, from trees like Cedar and Cypress to the fragrant Lavender and Sage.
Moonstruck Names: Lunar names from Calypso to Cressida
Wed Nov 15 2023

Moonstruck Names: Lunar names from Calypso to Cressida

Shimmering moon names drawn from the worlds of Greek myth and Shakespeare's plays.
Saint Names: Patrons of the Arts
Sat Sep 02 2023

Saint Names: Patrons of the Arts

Saint names are spiritual and significant, and these beautiful options are perfect for parents of a creative persuasion. Patron saints of painters and poets, bookbinders and architects might give heavenly inspiration to a budding artist.
Black History Names: Barrier Breakers
Mon Jun 19 2023

Black History Names: Barrier Breakers

Black history names include the extraordinary names of extraordinary men and women who achieved firsts in their chosen fields.
Thu Jan 05 2023

Vintage Baby Names: Testing the 100-year rule

Isabel and Oliver have come back, but what about Lula and Lyle?