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Kees Andersen

Kees Andersen (they/them) is a longtime BabyNames.com member and content creator for the site. They first became interested in names when researching for stories they were writing as a young child and it snowballed into a lifelong passion. Kees attended Western Washington University and majored in history, which helped inspire a love of historical names.

Kees resides in Washington state with husband Peyton and two cats Nimue and Caspian. In their spare time they love to travel, read, fawn over their cats, and take photos.
  • 50+ Rare Nature Baby Names

    In recent years nature names have been one of the top categories of trending names. While flower name for girls are the most popular of nature names, there has been increasing interest in more uncommon options for all genders. From the names of plants, animals, and names with nature related meanings there are so many…

  • 30 Names from Norse Mythology

    Norse mythology never fails to capture the interest of people around the world! The stories and characters have been used again and again throughout history, with them most recently featured in Marvel of course. Most are familiar with the most well-known characters such as Thor and Loki, but there are many others to be inspired…

  • 50 Forest Themed Baby Names

    Nature names are one of the current biggest trends! If you’re a fan of them, there are so many great options to choose from. It might be helpful to narrow down what kind of nature you want a name to represent. One of the most beautiful things in nature are forests. If forest themed nature…

  • Star Wars Baby Names

    Star Wars is one of the most beloved franchises of all time. And for good reason! The original film, released in 1977, struck a chord with millions of people, with its exciting action, storyline, and “state-of-the art special FX” for its time. As more sequels and prequels were released, the mythology blossomed and the franchise…

  • 20 Happy Baby Names

    If you’re looking for names with positive meanings, look no further! What could be more pleasant than a meaning related to happiness? It’s a wonderful emotion that is connected to the best times in our lives, so a baby name meaning “happy” would be a great way to mark the occasion of welcoming your bundle…

  • 30 Night Sky Baby Names

    The night sky has forever captured the interest of people. It’s dark, mysterious, and full of beautiful sights. Why not use it as an inspiration for a baby name? Unlike our blog 20 Space Baby Names that focuses on the names of celestial bodies, this list is compiled of names with night sky meanings. What…

  • 25 Names Meaning Brave

    When looking for names, you might be searching for options with a good meaning! Bravery is one of the best qualities a person can have, so why not choose a name that has a meaning related to it? Whether it’s for a baby, pet, or character, here are some great “brave” options! What are your…

  • 60 Occupational Baby Names

    Everyone is familiar with occupational names, whether you realize it or not! Most are commonly known as surnames, but some have become popular as personal names as well. They are names that originated from a person’s occupation. Some of them are straightforward: Hunter means someone who hunts, Fisher is someone who fishes, and so on….

  • 40 Names from Roman Mythology

    Roman mythology is an ancient group of myths created by the Roman people. While the collection of myths do have their own unique qualities, the Romans borrowed heavily from not only Greek mythology but mythologies from other cultures as well, such as the Etruscans. The Roman version of classical myths became more widely known than…

  • 40 Light Themed Names

    Light has many positive associations, often related to the concept of morality. It has been used as a way to represent goodness, hope, purity, justice, and more. It’s no wonder that many people love the idea of a name meaning light! Whether you’re looking for a name that may contain personal meaning in relation to…

  • 60 Names from Musicals

    If you’re a fan of musicals, here’s the name list for you! From classics such as Singin’ in the Rain to modern hits like Hamilton, there are so many character names to be inspired by. Below are 60 names from stage musicals, a small sample of a huge number of possibilities! If you’re interested in…

  • 100 Royal Baby Names

    Different monarchies have existed all over the world for thousands of years. Royalty can include kings, queens, princes, princesses, emperors, empresses, and more! Below are 100 names that have been borne by members of royalty throughout history. From ancient fierce queens to modern young princes, this list covers a lot of ground! What do you…

  • 40 Water Themed Baby Names

    Water is a fundamental aspect of life for all living beings on Earth. Beyond necessity, it also gives us immensely beautiful sights and many different forms of entertainment. From oceans, lakes, rivers, snow, and even mythology, there are a lot of different ways for water to inspire a name choice! Below are 40 names that…

  • 30 Uncommon Germanic Baby Names

    When people think of Germanic names, often what comes to mind are examples such as Wolfgang or Heinrich. While those names are great choices, in reality there are many different Germanic names that will feel fresh! German-Americans are one of the largest self-reported group in the United States when it comes to heritage. That’s a…

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