Baby Bellamy
Jennifer,
I was wondering if you know the meaning of the name Bellamy? I noticed the name after actress Bellamy Young appeared on the TV show Scandal and I couldn’t find a meaning anywhere. → 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.
About Amzie
Hello Babynames.com,
I am a writer, and I recently came across a screenwriter by the name of Amzie Strickland. I thought the name was interesting, and I have found several historical people called Amzie – but Amzie is not in your database. → full article
A Girl Named Rhys?
HI,
My quandry is I love the name Rhys, and I wanted to know if you or anyone else thought if this name could be unisex…i am only going to be able to have one more baby, (health and promise to hubby ) and I love this name but if we have a girl I dont want to scar her for life if this is more a boys name vs a unisex name. → full article
Same Middle Names
Hello Jennifer,
I think I may be pregnant so I have been toying with names, my question is about the name Matthew. I have always loved that name as a middle name because I think it goes well with quite a few first names, If I have a boy I would like to name him Elliot Matthew. → full article
Created name: Sameric
Hi Jennifer,
My husband and I are trying to decide on a middle name for our son. We were thinking of honoring both of our fathers. Samuel & Eric. I came up with Sameric. → full article
Christmas Favor
Dear Jennifer,
I was hoping you could help me with one of my Christmas gifts for my mom, whom I’m very close to. We spend a lot of time discussing the potential names of my potential children, and I thought it would be really awesome to get her own name added to your database. → full article
About the name Emela
Dear Jennifer,
I have a very unique name: Emela. I come from Slavic origin, since I am Bosnian, and I would just like to know if you by any chance know what my name means. → full article
This Keeps Me Up at Night
Dear Jennifer,
My husband and I are having our first baby soon and we were looking for a nice, but unique name to name her. After some thought we’re torn and a bit concerned, we want to name her Cherry but I am afraid that she will be teased. → full article
Dylan for a Girl?
Dear Jennifer,
I really like the name Dylan for a girl, but everyone tells me it is much too masculine. I thought spelling it Dilynn would make it look girlie and then adding a girlie middle name. → full article
A real-life Katniss?
Hi Jennifer,
My husband have been trying for a baby for over 2 years and I am currently on fertility meds. In my hormonal state I have really become attached to the name Katniss. → full article
Grownup Name for a Baby
Dear Jennifer:
My husband and I are expecting our first child in the spring. We don’t want to find out the sex in advance, so we are trying to choose names for both genders. → full article
New name: Maeva
Hello Jennifer,
I love your site! I also enjoy reading your “Ask BabyNames.com” section, and today I am going to ask my own question.
I really enjoy French/French Canadian names such as “Coralie”, and sometimes browse popular Quebec names to get ideas. → full article
About the name Derwyn
Hi Jennifer!
My father and I both have unique names – albeit ones we have to keep spelling and pronouncing for people – and neither of them are on the database. I know my name is a French respelling of “Lauren”, but I’m not too sure about my dad’s name, Derwyn. → full article
A new, cool name
Hi Jennifer,
Here is a name I didn’t see in ANY of hundreds of sites was a name I thought of myself: Zandophen. To me it means “exceptional talent.” I think it’s kinda cool to have–I mean, I’d want it.
→ full articleMiddle names for the twins
Dear Jennifer,
After a long and painful decision-making process, I think we’ve settled on Lydia and Quentin for our g/b twins. Since the kids will get my husband’s last name, I’d like to honor my family in middle names. → full article
