Girl Names News
Girl names are the focus of the news in this category, which covers popularity news, studies and trends related to naming a daughter today. The pieces here look at baby girl names both classic and unique and bring you the everything you need to know to choose the very best name for your little girl right now.
Sun Mar 26 2017
Disney Girl Names: The Next Generation
The ever-expanding Disney universe provides an ever-expanding source of names. Here are some of the latest girl possibilities.
Tue Mar 21 2017
Strong, Feminine, Uncommon Girl Names
The Name Sage offers her suggestions for the sister of Dash and Rory. What are yours?
Sun Mar 19 2017
New Oldtime Girl Names: Maxine and Maude
Charlotte and Violet have already had resounding revivals, but there are other similarly straightforward old girl names standing in wait.
Wed Mar 15 2017
10 Names the Boys Should Steal Back
Ten boy names that have become more pink than blue–can the boys ever take them back?
Tue Mar 14 2017
Girl Names: In Love with Olivia
You love Olivia but find it just too popular? Here are 17 excellent alternatives with the same o-start and a-end.
Thu Mar 09 2017
Women’s History Month Names: Unsung Heroes
For Women’s History Month, we introduce you to ten women from different times and places whose achievements–and names–should be better known
Wed Mar 08 2017
Can Good Books Ruin a Great Baby Name?
Can baby names be tied too tightly to book and movie character names? The Name Sage weighs in.
Tue Mar 07 2017
Movie Names: Alfred Hitchcock’s Golden Girls
Most of Hitchcock’s thriller masterpieces featured glamorous, cool, collected blonde beauties; here are some of their names that you might want to share.
Sun Mar 05 2017
Powerful Girl Names: International leaders
We commemorate International Women’s Day with the names of the strong women who have become leaders of their countries.
Sun Mar 05 2017
Elaborate Girl Names: Inspired by Amalia
Natalie Portman’s new baby Amalia inspires thoughts of other lovely, elaborate girls’ names.
Tue Feb 28 2017
Girls Baby Names: Fresh Possibilities
The Name Sage’s suggestions for a first daughter, looking for names in the key of Waverly and Ainsley.
Tue Feb 28 2017
The Virtues of a Virtue Name
Is there pressure on a girl named Faith to be particularly faithful? Grace to be graceful, Prudence to be prudent? Here’s one such bearer’s take on the subject.
Wed Feb 22 2017
Why I Named my Son Jayne
Yesterday, a girl named Jay, today a boy named Jayne–two complementary approaches to gender equality in names.
Wed Feb 22 2017
Can a Cute Vintage Nickname Revive a Dusty Old Lady Name?
Gertie is really cute, but does that mean there’s hope for Gertrude?
Tue Feb 21 2017
Rule-Breaking Baby Names
You might be slightly surprised by the Name Sage’s advice this week. What do you think of Julia’s choice of Jay for a girl??
Wed Feb 15 2017
Unique International Baby Names
Looking for a unique name? Here are 21 international possibilities drawn from out long menu of names from various cultures.
Tue Feb 07 2017
Creative Girl Names for Clementine’s Sister
Needed: A name for the sister of Clementine Jay. Should it be a family name or a fresher choice? Take the poll and tell us what you think!
Tue Jan 24 2017
The Middle Name Riddle
They’ve settled on the first name August for their daughter. But now comes the challenge of finding the perfect middle to go with it.
Tue Jan 17 2017
Girl Baby Names: Tabitha, Tanith and Thessaly
Here is Part II –the girl version– of Kara Blakley’s take on stylish names with the TH sound, ranging from Agatha and Amethyst to Tabitha, Thandie and Xanthe.
Wed Jan 11 2017
Berry Baby Names: Real-Life Choices of 2016
When it came down to the ultimate pick, what names did the Nameberries actually choose in 2016?
Sun Jan 08 2017
Influential Baby Names: The Songbirds
Nancy Man continues her series of notables whose unusual names hit the pop charts–if briefly–and this time we have the songbirds.
Sun Jan 08 2017
No-Frills Girl Names for the New Year
Timeless single-syllable classic girls’ names perfect for the new year.
Thu Jan 05 2017
The 100 Best Baby Names for 2017
The best baby names of 2017 can be whittled down to these top 100, which include the best names for girls and the best names for boys, and should be on every parent’s short list.
Tue Jan 03 2017
Debbie Reynolds Character Names
Over her long career, Debbie played a wide variety of characters, with names ranging from the perky Tammy and Bobbi to the classic Frances and Charlotte.
Sun Jan 01 2017
Carrie Fisher Character Names
A memorial tribute to Carrie Fisher via some of her character names.