The name Evanlea
Dear Jennifer,
My husband and I know were expecting a girl. We wanted something different, so we came up with Evanlea. We combined her both → 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.
Confusion on the name Darrell
Hi Jennifer,
Babynames.com says the name Darrell is from Airelle, but Airelle isn’t a name. This is confusing to me. Is “from Airelle” the meaning, → full article
Almonzo Wilder’s Name
Hi Jennifer!
Thanks so much for babynames.com. I love to daydream about names, and your site is a treasure trove.
I’m also an avid reader, → full article
Origin of the name Minette
Hi! I know a girl with the name Minette, but couldn’t find it on your site and thought it was really pretty. Could it be → full article
Honoring Grandfathers – Two Middle Names?
Hi Jennifer,
My wife and I reached an impasse on the middle name for our boy. We like Micah for a first name, and my
Author’s “Western” Pen Name
Dear Ms. Moss:
I am trying to break into becoming a new writer. My editor has asked me to start thinking of a pen name
→ full articleGlenn for a Girl
Hi Jennifer!
My husband wants to honor his father (Edward) and uncle (Glen) by naming our first boy Edward Glen. I have suggested using each
→ full articleBaby Name is His Company Name
Dear Jennifer,
We are having a boy and the name we most like is the same name of part of the company my husband works
Meaning of the name Siler?
Hi Jennifer,
I tried looking up info on my son’s name, Siler Everette, but only found Syler (assuming that is the same name kust a
→ full articleMath Genius Names
Hi Jennifer,
I’m carrying boy/girl twins. I really like the names Kepler and Ada. Folks seem to hate Kepler, though, as it’s unusual. Is it
→ full articleAbout the name Dymory
Hi Jennifer,
One of my all time favorite books has a character by the name of Dymory. I had never heard that name before and
→ full articleDisney Princess Name: Merida
Hi Jennifer,
I recently watched the new Disney movie Brave and I love the name of the independent princess Merida. I looked up the meaning
→ full articleCreated Name: Atalie
Hi Jennifer!
Thank you for taking my question. I would like to get your opinion on the name “Atalie” for a girl?
Thanks, Lewis H.
→ full articleCan Myree = Marie?
Hi Jennifer,
I have been playing around with grandparent names. My grandmother’s name is Myree. She pronounces it like Marie. My mom has said several
→ full articlePerception of the name Barnaby
Dear Jennifer,
I have always found it easy to choose girls names, and my husband is far more open minded when it comes to girls → full article
