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.
Wed Sep 16 2009
Top English Girls’ Names: Who Are The Most Popular?
Just in: The top British baby names of 2008 are here at last.
Mon Sep 14 2009
The Magic of Maya
How a daughter’s name was revealed–and its unexpected reverberations
Wed Sep 09 2009
Exotic Lite: Girls’ Edition
If you want a name that walks the line between exotic and familiar, start here.
Mon Aug 17 2009
Baby Name Fever: Is There A Cure?
This expectant mom has a fever, and the only cure is the perfect baby name.
Mon Aug 03 2009
A Baby Named ….Seabiscuit?
A sportswriter dad finds baby name inspiration in an unlikely source: a racehorse.
Mon Jul 27 2009
Nameberry Faves: The names nameberryites love most
Which names star on the nameberry fans’ Top Ten Lists? #1 might surprise you!
Wed Jul 22 2009
The Clementine Clique: Trendy names ending in ‘ine’
Clementine, Evangeline, Adeline–some of the hottest names around share the same three-letter ending.
Wed Jul 01 2009
Girls’ Names from the Comix: Betty vs. Veronica
The pages of comic books offer a wham-bam selection of unusual name options, from sassy to strange.
Mon Jun 29 2009
Flower Fairy Names
Based on the poetry and art of Cicely Mary Barker, our guest blogger and anagram wizard creates a fairyland of charming and original names.
Mon Jun 22 2009
Beyond Ava & Aiden is Born
Welcome Ava & Aiden, daughter and son of Jennifer and Jason
Wed Jun 17 2009
She Suggests Names, He Vetoes Them: Can This Couple Negotiate?
His wife’s job was to suggest possible names for their twin daughters. His job was to say he didn’t like them.
Mon Jun 01 2009
Baby Girl Names from Ancient Rome
Although they’ve been around for ages, many of the girls’ names from Roman times are still fresh and appealing today.
Thu May 14 2009
The Mary Month of May
Can you still name a baby Mary? You can if you name her Manon, Marietta, or Minnie.
Thu May 07 2009
Mom Names: The Names of Famous Mothers
To celebrate the moms of exceptional children–which we all are–here are some distinguished mothers with interesting names.
Tue Apr 28 2009
Princess Names
A look at princess names (Eleonore Fabiola Victoria Anne Marie, anyone?) fit for royalty.
Wed Apr 22 2009
Names to Celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day brings up all kinds of naming possibilities–from famous conservationists to endangered animals.
Tue Apr 21 2009
Nameberry Makeover: Renovating the Top Ten Girls’ Names
Our brilliant Name Gamers offer new spins on the most popular girls’ names.
Tue Mar 31 2009
WELSH NAMES: Beyond Gwyneth and Griffin
Not as familiar as the Irish and Scottish names, there are some neglected treasures in the nomenclature of Wales.
Thu Mar 19 2009
Honoring A Grandmother By Reinventing Her Name
How one couple successfully arrived at the perfect name/nickname solution.
Tue Mar 03 2009
Yes, Virginia, Your Name Could Make a Comeback
Who’s afraid of Virginia? Many parents, it seems, though it’s a name with much to recommend it.