Dearest BabyNamers,
This author finds themselves compelled to share the delightful monikers of the Bridgerton television universe. After becoming immensely popular when the show first released in 2020, the third season is now in full swing! Read More
The Aztec people, who flourished in Mesoamerica from the 14th to the 16th centuries, bestowed upon their children names with significance, reflecting a complex web of cultural, religious, and societal influences. Many Aztec names are inspired by nature, gods, or characteristics.
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Each decade, the U.S. census bureau compiles the top last names in the United States. We have added origins and meanings to this list to give you a comprehensive collection of the top U.S. surnames. The background of the top surnames/last names in the United States are primarily English, Spanish, Celtic, and Asian. Read More
Are you looking for a wonderful Holiday Name for your December baby? Or are you trying to name a cast of Hallmark characters for your upcoming movie? Maybe a new pet? We’ve assembled this list of Holiday and Christmas names to spark that creativity and inspire you throughout the season. Read More
If you’re expecting an October baby, or looking to name a new pet or fictional character, we have curated the best spooky names just for you. Choosing a scary name for your little one is like crafting a little masterpiece of macabre. Read More
Names from the Twilight series of novels and movies have stood the test of time, still ranking in the U.S. Baby Name charts since the release of the first of the series in 2005. In fact, author Stephenie Meyer, just might have started the “old fashioned” baby name trend that began around that time, since the vampire characters were over a century old. Read More
Japan has some of the most lovely sounding baby names in the world, and the most interesting historical naming conventions. The meanings of names in Japan varies depending on the kanji, or characters, associated with the sound of the name. Read More
Heads up! Here is the list of assigned names for storms in the United States from 2022-2026 as chosen by the World Meteorological Association. You might want to avoid using these names for your baby, so they won’t be associated with a huge weather event. Read More
Episode #79 – Top Names of 2021
Speakers: Jennifer Moss, Mallory Moss
J: I’m Jennifer Moss.
M: And I’m Mallory Moss
J: And we’re the founders of BabyNames.com.
M: And we’re sisters, too (singing)
J: Yes, by chance, not by choice. Read More
Transcript Episode 80: Best and Worst Celebrity Baby Names of 2021
With Kate Fann!
J: I’m Jennifer Moss.
M: And I’m Mallory Moss.
J: And we’re the founders of BabyNames.com.
M: And we’re sisters, too (singing)
J: We are! Read More
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#83 Names and Women’s Rights
J: I’m Jennifer Moss.
M: And I’m Mallory Moss.
J: And we’re the founders of BabyNames.com.
M: And we’re sisters, too (singing)
J: Yes, we are! And our first segment is always INTERESTING Names we’ve found since the last episode
J: Well there’s certainly a CELEBRITY baby name that is interesting, but I’ll save that for our celebrity news segment. Read More
Want to know the top baby names for 2022 that are trending to date? Here is a list of the top boy, girl, and gender-neutral baby names of 2022 that are trending for the first four months of the year with commentary by BabyNames.com co-founder, Mallory Moss:
So far, the top most popular names of 2022 have yielded some shocking surprises…and some not so surprising, since we predicted them. Read More
Episode #82 Baby Name Trends We Hate
February 15, 2022
Click here to listen to this episode.
J: Hi, I’m Jennifer Moss
M: And I’m Mallory Moss
J: And we’re the founders of BabyNames.com
M: And we’re sisters too! Read More
Following the European medieval period, the Renaissance era is considered to be from the 14th or 15th centuries to the 17th. It was a time of cultural, artistic, and political change and was focused on the concepts of rediscovery and progress. Read More
Names guaranteed to scare the pants off of you! Spooky names for Halloween and other creepy, crawly times of the year. Although you might not want to choose a spooky name when considering names for your baby, you might want to use these names for gaming, roleplaying, or even a new pet! Read More
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