Chris Evans and Alba Baptista welcome First Baby
The “Captain America” star is now a dad after welcoming his first child with Portuguese actress Alba Baptista. Chris, 44, and Alba, 28, welcomed their…
Jennifer Moss
Jennifer Moss (she/her) is the founder of BabyNames.com, author of The Baby Names Workbook, and Producer of The Baby Names Podcast. Jennifer is widely regarded as the leading expert on popular baby name trends and the naming process, serving as the authoritative source on the subject for national and international media.Jennifer entered the tech arena in the 80s as a software developer and database architect, and became a pioneer in the Internet industry. In addition to operating BabyNames.com, Jennifer owns a web development agency in central California.
Names & Dating: The Shocking Truth!
BabyNames.com conducted a survey about names and dating with over 27,000 respondents – the answers are surprising!
Rihanna’s New Baby – The Name will Surprise You!
Rihanna announced today on Instagram that she and partner A$AP Rocky welcomed their new baby girl on September 13, 2025. This news, 11 days after…
Types of Names: The Ultimate Glossary from Acronyms to Zoonyms
When we think of names, we often refer to just first names, middle names, or last names. But there’s a much wider world of naming…
Is it terrible to use a Disney Princess Name?
Dear Jennifer, I recently watched the Disney movie Brave, and I love the name of the independent princess, Merida. I looked up the meaning of…
Will My Boys be Teased for Having Similar Names?
Dear Jennifer, My boys are about 3 years apart and we wanted to give them strong Persian names. Our oldest is Darius (Dariush) and our…
The Baby Names Podcast #109: This Not That 2025
Jennifer and Mallory suggest more unique alternatives to some trending names of 2025. Names included in this episode: Archer, Daniel, Elias, Hudson, Jack, John, Mateo,…
Baby Names by Zodiac Sign
Choosing the perfect baby name can be as celestial as it is personal! BabyNames.com founder, Jennifer Moss, has collaborated with seasoned astrologer Amy Moonsong to…
Baby Name Myths & Urban Legends
Just like all lore, there are baby names myths and legends that have been perpetuated in our society. Surely you or someone who knows someone…
Cool Retro Baby Names that are Coming Back
Names go in and out of fashion, and mid-century retro baby names are making a stylish return! Popular choices from the 1950s through the 1970s…
Fastest Rising Baby Names 2025
So you think you’ve found a unique baby name, only to find it’s hitting the top of the charts? Well there’s usually a clear predictor…
Names for Babies Born in Taurus
♌️ April 21 – May 20 The Sign of Taurus occurs each year in the middle of Spring. Children born under the sign of Taurus…
Classic “Dad” Names for Boys
Classic and vintage names have become all the rage, first appearing on the girls’ charts about a decade ago, now infiltrating the boy baby names.…
“Rebranding” an Adopted Child by Changing Their Name?
We will be adopting a beautiful, spunky, outgoing, very popular blonde female very soon. We felt that since we were adopting her and her current…
Fun Baby Shower Games – with Names!
Name games are a fun and meaningful way to celebrate at a baby shower, adding a personal touch that honors the little one on the…
