What are the most popular word names right now? It sounds like an easy question, but it’s not always obvious. Once upon a time, mason was a job. But now chances are that Mason is a child (or teenager, or even a grown-up) these days. To make this list of most popular word names, it […]
READ MORE >>BABY NAME LISTS
Lists of baby names, from all the best seasonal choices, to names inspired by colors and the natural world. A mix of boy names and girl names, plus plenty of unisex choices that work for our daughters and our sons.
Bohemian Baby Names
Bohemian baby names feel artistic and unconventional. They’re vibrant, unexpected, and romantic. In a classroom full of Harpers and Liams, Ellies and Jakes, bohemian baby names stand out. Many of these fail to make the current Top 1000, but nothing says a bohemian baby name can’t catch on. The whole idea of bohemian comes from […]
READ MORE >>Best Tree Names for Babies: Arbor, Rowan, Acacia
Tree names offer a slightly different take on the many nature names parents love. From redwoods and weeping willows to cherry blossoms and regular ol’ oaks, trees command respect. They’re enduring, symbolic, undeniably attractive. Poet Joyce Kilmer wrote I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree … and it is […]
READ MORE >>Baby Names that Mean Blue: Navy, Indigo, Cyan
Baby names meaning blue feel optimistic and bright. Yes, we can get the blues. But there’s also blue sky, true blue, and the wild blue yonder. Bluebirds symbolize happiness. Plus, we’re wild for names inspired by color. Think Hunter and Olive, Scarlett and Rowan. But until recently, shades of blue baby names have taken a […]
READ MORE >>Downton Abbey Names: Marigold, Edith, Atticus
Downton Abbey names took off from the series’ earliest days. You almost certainly know a girl who shares her name with the Dowager Countess or her American daughter-in-law. Maybe with the middle daughter’s secret child, too, or the chauffeur-turned-family-member. This post is packed with spoilers for the original series, as well as the 2019 film, but […]
READ MORE >>Top Ten Baby Names in the US: May 2022 Update
The Top Ten baby names in the US are here … and they look an awful lot like last year’s list. At least at first glance. GIRLS’ TOP TEN The girls’ list is unchanged from 2020, though a few names shifted position. Olivia – unchanged Emma – unchanged Charlotte – up one Amelia – up […]
READ MORE >>Names from Arthurian Legend: Avalon, Guinevere, Kai
Names from Arthurian legend range from mainstream favorites to the truly obscure. But even some of the lesser-known possibilities could wear well for a child born today. And why shouldn’t they? Tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table have captivated us for generations. And not just in the distant past, either. […]
READ MORE >>Future Top 1000 Names: Benedict, Clover, Rae
NOTE: Now updated with the names that I got right – four for the girls (oof) and eight for the boys (yay)! What are the future Top 1000 baby names? Every year, I like to hazard a guess. (Though I skipped last year!) Here’s the thing: Names that rank in the US Top 1000 attract […]
READ MORE >>Baby Names for Runners: Miles, Dash, Atalanta
Looking for baby names for runners? If you’re always training for your next half-marathon, then names inspired by your lifestyle could be the perfect choice. This mom ran throughout her pregnancy, then named her son Miles. She’s not alone, either. Dozens of runners complete significant races well into their second and third trimesters. If that’s […]
READ MORE >>Otto Names: Odette, Ottilie, and Otis
Otto names make an interesting bunch. They’re almost all obscure. But some have been mainstream favorites in the past. Others could be in the coming decades. And even the Otto names that remain quite rare can sometimes attract the spotlight. Let’s take a closer look, because this family of quirky classics could be just for […]
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