Baby Name News

Rare Biblical boy names have never been hotter! A new study crunches the numbers, and we pick the 20 coolest unusual Bible names for boys right now.

Cool unisex nature names — from the hottest choices right now, to some unique gender-neutral ideas to inspire you!

...probably! We analyzed baby name data for all the states in New England to find the signature names of the region, from soft-sounding boys to spirited girls.

Girl names ending in a vowel sound may not be a new invention, but there is a big wide world of under-appreciated vowel-ending options far beyond the obvious Ava and Zoe. Check out our 100 top picks and browse our full lists here!

What are the most controversial baby names? Be it a polarizing style or a potentially problematic association, we polled our members to reveal the top names parents might just want to do more research into before choosing for their children...

August baby names relate to Leo and Virgo — August's star signs — the birthstones and flowers of the month, and everything summer.

Ancient Greek and Roman baby names are rising in popularity for modern babies.

What do the names you like best have in common? It could be a combination of hard and soft consonant and vowel sounds. See if you're a Coconut, a Peach, a Banana, or a Raspberry.

Leo namers are bold, creative, and fashionable. They're drawn to names with bright energy and distinctive sounds. Read all about Leo namers here.

Beyond popular nature-inspired choices like Lily and River, Mother Nature has an abundance of beautiful rare names.

Time to take a fresh look at compound names for girls! Goodbye Maryann, today's unique smoosh names are inspired by nature, literature, pop culture and more.

A fascinating compilation of lively, almost-forgotten old diminutives that deserve a new look, by Eleanor Nickerson aka Elea of the blog British Baby Names.

Love vintage girl nickname names like Sadie, Elsie, and Annie? There are many more that are equally charming, but much more uncommon nowadays.

What are the craziest baby names in America? Last year's official statistics saw names such as Trigger, Rooster, and Vanity make the charts for baby girls and boys. Discover 100+ weird names that were really used for babies in 2023.

Boy names ending in a vowel feel fresh and cool in an era dominated by N-ending names for boys. Check out our 100 top picks and browse our full lists here!

Leo baby names relate to lions — the symbol of the sign — fire, the Sun, and so much more. If you need a name for your Leo baby, consult our guide.

If you love all things British — or are a proud Brit yourself — these are the names for you. Our ultimate guide covers what's currently popular in the UK, quirky British favorites and trends like double-barreled names, famous babies and more. Pour yourself a cup of tea and enjoy!

We asked AI about the most stereotypical baby names in each state, and the results are wild.

These unique boy names are largely unknown, but totally usable. Test your name knowledge with our A-Z of super rare boy names from all over the world.

What are the most popular Turkish names in the US? Discover beautiful names from one of the hottest new cultures in the American charts.

Our A to Z collection of 100+ rare girl names you've never heard of — guaranteed to surprise (and hopefully enchant) your friends and family.

Beware of these common mistakes many baby-namers make.

What makes a name classic? At Nameberry, we took on the challenge of making the qualifications of a classic measurable. Find out here if your favorite names make the cut.

British and American parents' favorite names are similar, yet oh so different.

We're halfway through summer already! Soak up the remaining weeks of the sunny season with a quiz to determine your perfect summer name.