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.

How I Named My Baby: Calla Grace
Wed Sep 30 2020

How I Named My Baby: Calla Grace

Moms Jodie and Andrina chose the baby name Calla Grace for their now nine-month-old daughter. Jodie talks to us about the process of choosing Calla’s name.
Finding Rare Celtic Girl Names
Wed Sep 09 2020

Finding Rare Celtic Girl Names

They’re bold baby namers, but finding rare Celtic girl names for their new daughter has them stumped. Should they venture into other categories of names, or is there something they haven';t considered that works with Mairead and Fergus?
How I Named My Baby: Zola Antoinette
Wed Sep 02 2020

How I Named My Baby: Zola Antoinette

Ashley and Donald Rouse chose the baby name Zola Antoinette for their daughter — Ashley talks to us about their naming process.
How I Named My Baby: Magnolia James
Wed Aug 19 2020

How I Named My Baby: Magnolia James

Jacqueline and Dan Brown chose the baby name Magnolia James for their daughter born this June. Here, Jacqueline talks to us about their naming process.
Name Sage: Choosing Cute Classic Girl Names
Wed May 20 2020

Name Sage: Choosing Cute Classic Girl Names

The Name Sage helps a family find cute classic girl names, combining traditional strength with playful nicknames. What works best with brothers Theodore “Teddy” and Jack?
Rare Girl Names Promise Sisterly Style
Wed Apr 01 2020

Rare Girl Names Promise Sisterly Style

Choosing a name for Delphine's new sister means finding more rare girl names that stand out, without feeling too different.
Wanted: A Girls’ Name That’s NOT Popular
Wed Feb 19 2020

Wanted: A Girls’ Name That’s NOT Popular

Growing up as one of the Emilys has this mom seeking a stand-out name for her daughter. Emily writes: My husband and I are expecting our first child and need some name help! We have a boy name, but are struggling to come up with the right girl name. Growing up as an Emily M., […]
Little Women Sets New Name Trends
Thu Dec 26 2019

Little Women Sets New Name Trends

The new Little Women movie is sure to set lots of style trends, including one for names from its Civil War era, particularly Jo and Louisa.
Time To Be More Greta!
Thu Dec 12 2019

Time To Be More Greta!

Greta Thunberg: TIME Person of the Year 2019 92 years ago, TIME magazine named American aviator Charles Lindbergh its first “Man of the Year”. Fast-forward to 2019, and not only has the feature been renamed “Person of the Year”, but it’s been announced that the chosen candidate this year is a sixteen-year-old schoolgirl from Stockholm. […]
What’s in a VSCO Girl Name?
Wed Dec 11 2019

What’s in a VSCO Girl Name?

VSCO girls dominated pop culture in 2019. They popularized natural beauty products, told us all to save the turtles, and somehow even propelled Crocs back into fashion. But unless you know Gen Z girls, you might not completely understand the concept of a VSCO girl. In fact, in Google’s report of their top searches on […]
Teddi Mellencamp Needs a Name for her Daughter!
Tue Nov 26 2019

Teddi Mellencamp Needs a Name for her Daughter!

Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave has put the call out on Instagram—she needs help choosing a name for her baby! Teddi Mellencamp—daughter of rockstar John Mellencamp and current cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills—is expecting a baby girl with her husband Edwin Arroyave. The couple have a seven-year-old daughter named Slate Angel and a […]
Long Middle Names for Girls
Wed Nov 20 2019

Long Middle Names for Girls

The Name Sage meets the challenge of finding just the right middle name to blend with the short choice of Lia.
Artistic Baby Names for Girls: Saskia and Simonetta
Mon Nov 11 2019

Artistic Baby Names for Girls: Saskia and Simonetta

Some gorgeous girls’ names associated with the muses of iconic artists.
Baby Name Compromise: When he hates her favorite
Tue Nov 05 2019

Baby Name Compromise: When he hates her favorite

She loves Pearl, he advocates for Cilla–what compromise names can the Name Sage suggest?
Girl Names: A sister for Isla and Elodie
Tue Oct 15 2019

Girl Names: A sister for Isla and Elodie

The Name Sage offers some cool suggestions for the coming baby sister of Isla and Elodie. And there’s a poll!
Cross-Cultural Names: German American girls
Tue Sep 03 2019

Cross-Cultural Names: German American girls

The Name Sage rises to the challenge of finding a name that will work in both Germany and America. Vote on her poll!
Gorgeous Greek Girl Names
Sun Aug 25 2019

Gorgeous Greek Girl Names

Ancient Greek girl names make great modern choices, here are 14 underused examples, from Acacia to Xanthe.
Girl Middle Names: What’s best for Gracie?
Tue Aug 20 2019

Girl Middle Names: What’s best for Gracie?

The Name Sage throws out a fun challenge: What’s the best middle name for Gracie? Enter the poll!
Biblical Girl Names for Now
Mon Aug 12 2019

Biblical Girl Names for Now

Some unexpected option for girls found in the pages of the New Testament.
Cool Short Middle Names for Girls
Tue Jul 30 2019

Cool Short Middle Names for Girls

Some of the newest and coolest short middle names for girls and they all rhyme with May!
Celebrity Baby Names Q+A: Elizabeth Holmes
Thu Jul 25 2019

Celebrity Baby Names Q+A: Elizabeth Holmes

Journalist and Instagram Stories star Elizabeth Holmes explains her thoughtful baby naming process to Nameberry.
Traditional Girl Names with a Twist
Tue Jul 16 2019

Traditional Girl Names with a Twist

The Name Sage has some great suggestions for the name of the sister of Penelope Reese.
Inspiring International Names from the Women’s World Cup
Tue Jul 09 2019

Inspiring International Names from the Women’s World Cup

Here are 24 inspiring international names drawn from the rosters of the amazing women’s soccer teams.
23 Cool New TV Girl Names: Prairie and Peach
Tue Jun 11 2019

23 Cool New TV Girl Names: Prairie and Peach

Some really interesting and unusual names found on girl TV characters this year.
Mom Names: Lady Gaga’s Mama and more!
Tue May 07 2019

Mom Names: Lady Gaga’s Mama and more!

Our annual Mother’s day salute to celebrities’ moms with fantastic names!