Yes! People go by their middle names.
Hi Babynames,
I just wanted to share a little feedback on your most recent article. In it, you stated no one goes by their middle → full article
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.
Does this name sound like a cartoon?
Hi Jennifer,
For most of his life my husband has wanted to name a child Jack after his grandfather. However, I’ve rejected it because a) → full article
Is this Baby Name sound like a Doll?
Hi Jennifer,
Long time fan, here! I’ve enjoyed reading your column for years! My husband and I are getting ready to expand our family, and → full article
The #1 Tip For Naming Fictional Characters
Hi Jennifer,
I noticed that you were an author, too, in addition to being a baby namer – and so I wanted to ask how → full article
Will Luna Become Dated?
Dear Jennifer,
I’m a soon-to-be first time mom and this whole name thing is overwhelming. My name was rather unique growing up and I’d like → full article
Baby Name Gender Crossover
Dear Jennifer,
I’ve noticed that it’s okay for names to crossover from boys to girls, but not vice versa. Why do you think that is? → full article
Teachers Reveal Funniest Student Names
My sister is a long time elementary school teacher. She asked her Facebook group of teachers about the most unique student names they’ve encountered throughout → full article
Can I use this name from Grease?
Hi Jennifer,
First of all, I adore your site! I have no children but I have a supreme passion for names. I was watching the → full article
Baker and Occupational Names
Dear Jennifer,
I love Baker as a surname, and it’s also listed on your website as a first name. Is Baker an accepted first name → full article
Name Pronunciation
Hi Jennifer!
Sometimes when I’m looking at names on this site I’m not 100% certain of their pronunciation. Is there a way for you to → full article
Ethan for a girl?
Hi Jennifer,
A little question from a fan of your site from the Netherlands!
I’m a single mom with a beautiful little boy Caleb and → full article
Go Westry, Young Man!
Hello Jennifer,
I was reading book called The Bungalow by Sarah Jio and I really liked the hero’s first name: Westry. I was wondering if → full article
Boy Named Summer
Hi Jennifer,
My son was born on June 23 which is the date of summer arrival in lunar calendar. I would like to give him → full article
“Rebranding” an Adopted Child
Dear Jennifer,
We will be adopting a beautiful, spunky, outgoing, very popular blonde female very soon. To give you a little detail to further assist → full article
Kelly: Boy’s or Girl’s Name?
Dear Jennifer,
I have been looking at the name Kelly quite often lately because of my interest in genealogy – and I have found that → full article
