Baby Name Advice

10 popular names that still make great choices.

The Name Sage returns to help find a name for the brother of Riggins.

The Name Sage faces the challenge of finding a name for a fourth sister.

The Name Sage asks you to vote on these various namesake options.

Expert, practical advice about preparing your only child for a new baby.

The best names that have returned to popularity after at least ten years–and sometimes much longer.

A repeat customer for the Name Sage as she seeks a sister name for Carina.

They adore their son’s name Frederick/Freddy–what can they find to love as much for his baby sister?

The Name Sage’s surefire formula for conquering baby name overload.

Their daughter is facing surgery immediately after birth. Let’s help her mama find a strong name for this little warrior! Ellen writes: We recently found out that our baby girl has a rare condition that will require surgery and a NICU stay when she finally greets the world. I’ve always loved powerful female names in […]

The Name Sage ponders the perfect sister name for Everly Reed.

Name teasing or bullying should never be tolerated, but does it happen anyway and would it influence your choice of a baby name?

The Name Sage’s wise advice on whether to use the family name Remy.

Does the name of daughter #3 have to match her sisters’?

Some tips on how to name a girl after you’ve have all boys. Or vice versa.

Should they name their son Thor? He’s big on the heroic heritage pick, but she fears it might be too much name for a mere mortal. Mary writes: I’m writing with an odd conundrum. My husband is dead set on naming our son Thor. My husband’s family is Norwegian and very proud of their heritage […]

The Name Sage helps find a sister name for Mila that works in both Spanish and English.

The Name Sage challenge: finding a name both traditional and modern.

The Name Sage comes up with sister names that aren’t too popular, vintage yet modern. Which of her suggestions would you pick?

Love or hate your own name? That could affect your baby name choice.

The Name Sage helps find a girls’ surname name for this family that feels fresh and modern and blends with those of her two brothers.

Sometimes finding the right name centers around the middle name.

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren are expecting their third baby and have definite ideas of how they want it to match daughters Honor and Havens’ names. Sophie Kihm offers some suggestions and invites you to join in.

Who do you talk to when you talk about names?

When is it ok to choose a popular mainstream name? See what the Name Sage says and vote on the poll!