Baby Name News

Move over Luna, here are our picks of the best Spanish nature names of 2024.

These illegal baby names are so outrageous, they wound up in court.

Longtime Nameberry forums member Leah S. shares her annual deep dive into the fastest rising and falling baby name trends. Read more about what sounds were hot (or not) in the most recent US data.

Brother names should be compatible in style or sound, but not overly matched. We identify the top sets of brother names, unique pairs, and the best examples from the celebrisphere.

If you want to use a popular nickname like Ellie or Joe, there are more options for full names than you might think.

Double-L-syllable girl names are light and lilting. Lily and Layla are much-loved, and there are many other la-la-lovely options if you're looking for something different.

Unusual British baby names are famed for their eccentricity as well as for their sophisticated style. It’s a winning combination for adventurous parents and name lovers alike!

We're experts in name obsession, and maybe you are too? Here, 19 signs you're as obsessive about the subject as we are.

Whether you're expecting an Independence Day baby or want to raise a free spirit, take inspiration from these names meaning freedom and independence. Sure, there's Liberty, but what about Saoirse, Scheherazade, or Charlie?

Māori names range from cool international favorites like Ari and Maia to rare gems like Aroha and Matiu. We round up some of the best Māori baby names and their meanings.

Modern parents are looking for creative family names to honor their loved ones. How do you find a name that is stylish, unique, and meaningful? We have ten tips in our ultimate guide to creative family names.

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!

July baby names are some of the hottest around, relating to all things summer and sunshine, as well as notable events, figures, and holidays in July.

Which names are stylish parents-to-be considering right now? All is revealed in our Top 100 most viewed names of the year so far.

Beach-combing for summery baby names and digging up some surprising treasures.

Unisex names are more complex than you'd think! We take a deep dive into the data to reveal the top unisex names with a totally different gender balance in the US vs UK.

Cancer namers are warm, sensitive, and focused on family. They're drawn to names with traditional roots, family ties, and modern style. Read all about Cancer namers here.

These much-loved girl names are all in the Top 50... just not in the USA! We've picked out 50 of the best baby girl names from international popularity charts, as inspiring choices that are fresh and unusual, but shared with sisters around the world.

This Spring has brought along 19 Babyberry birth announcements on our forums — a whopping 15 girls and only 4 boys.

Gender-neutral names are getting so popular these days that we see dozens of rare and unique unisex picks finding new favor with parents.

Fresh from Paris, these are head-turningly cool names that most English-speakers haven't discovered yet. Who's up for a playdate with Loup, Ninon, or Ysée?

Flower names for boys are a fresh take on nature names, far rarer and more unexpected than their female counterparts. Discover some of our favorite floral boy names here.

The best names ever? We think so. These names are cool enough to be beloved by the Berries, but rare enough that they haven't been discovered by most of the United States.

Cancer baby names reference the summer season, the moon, and water. Consider one of these lovable names for your sweet and sensitive Cancer child.

Guest author Summer Richardson shares insight into baby name trends among Black Americans today.