From Time to Time
Hi Jennifer!
I’m a fellow name enthusiast. I recently watched From Time to Time (2009). It’s based on a children’s book series from the 1950s. → 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.
Too many -sons?
Hi Jennifer-
We’re expecting our third child this fall. We already have 2 girls and this will be our first boy. And “boy” are we → full article
About Bethel
Hi Jennifer,
First of all, thanks for all the questions you answer! I really appreciate them!
I was looking for the name Bethel and didn’t → full article
Crossed Swords
Dear Jennifer,
We are expecting our third child next month. We have two boys, Paxton and Zephan. We love unique names and it’s important that → full article
Created name: Nicora
Dear Jennifer,
I just came across the baby name Nicora, and thought it was very unique but not too outlandish for a baby girl (albeit → full article
Initials may be teasable?
Hi Jennifer,
My husband and I are trying to agree on a girl name. I like the name Leah, but my husband pointed out that → full article
For the love of Beatrice
Jennifer,
My fiancee and I are already considering names for when we decide to start a family. We both love Beatrice (especially me due to → full article
Hail to the Elf Armies!
Hi Jennifer,
I was wondering what the name Alpherie meant. It was my grandfather’s name, and it’s not on your site. Do you know anything
→ full articleNadia+Aria = Nadaria
Hi Jennifer, I was messing around with names recently and came up with Nadaria, a mix of Nadia and Aria.
I was thinking it could → full article
VIDEO: Name Sniping
Hello! I’ve decided to answer some of our reader questions on video! Today’s topic is baby name sniping: when you’ve planned to use a baby → full article
Perception of the name India
Hi Jennifer,
I’m wondering about your thoughts on the name India. When choosing a name for me twenty-two years ago, my parents considered both India → full article
Gloriette
Dear Jennifer,
My grandmother’s first name was Gloriette, pronounced glory-et. I’ve tried looking up this name before with no luck. Does the name come from → full article
The name Chapin
Dear Jennifer,
I recently watched a movie called “Triple Dog” and the main character was a girl named Chapin.
I noticed you didn’t have it → full article
Liam or Asher?
Hi Jennifer,
Which name do you prefer, Liam or Asher with the last name Bowman?
Sincerely,
Ashley
Dear Ashley,
If you say both names → full article
How to Ask Jennifer
I receive hundreds of emails a month asking for name advice. I do love researching names! However there is a right and a wrong way → full article
