New Name: Lillia
Jennifer-
I have recently met someone who named their daughter “Lillia” (LIL-LIA). Could you add it to your database? Do you know what the meaning → 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.
Emily too Diminutive?
Hi Jennifer,
I’ve seen you advise many times not to name your child something ending in -ie or -y. I really like the name Emily → full article
The Name Joaquin
Hello,
Question… what do you think of when you hear Joaquin? I’m trying to see how this name will work on a Resume when he → full article
Seasonal Names
Hello Jennifer,
I am starting to love month and seasonal names. Right now I like April. Must my daughter be born in April to receive → full article
Beige as a Name
Hi Jennifer,
I recently met a young lady with the name Beige, and I simply love it! I think it is a great alternative to → full article
Native American Names
Jennifer,
I’ve always loved the name Dakota. While I’m not yet expecting, it’s at the top of our list for a girl as it’s one → full article
Anagram Names
Hi Jennifer,
For as long as I remember, I planned on giving all my children names which are anagrams of my name, Adina. I named → full article
Matching Meanings
Hi Jennifer,
Your site has been my most visited site recently.
My wife and I are expecting a baby boy this fall (first child). However → full article
Nicknames and Tribe Names
Hi Jennifer!
I have a little boy Noah Benjamin. I never thought when I was pregnant that Noah could be shortened but he has become → full article
How is Eoin pronounced?
Hi Jennifer,
I found an Irish name I really like – Eoin – Irish form of John. My problem is I have no idea how → full article
Eviana
Jennifer,
I just have to say I love your site. My husband and I are really banking on having a girl & I heard the → full article
Breaking your own Naming Theme
Dear Jennifer,
I find myself caught in a theme with trying to name our second child. Both of our names end with a y and → full article
Oneika, Onika, and Nikki Minaj
Hi, I was trying to upload a face pix and received this message: This name is not in our database, so photo will not appear → full article
New Name: Vahn
Hi Jennifer, I have named my son Vahn, I noticed it was not in your database, I have found it to be a male form → full article
Variations of Marcel
Hello,
My name is Marcelina,but I didn’t see it on your website. I think my name means warrior. Please research and put it on your → full article
