Names, like fashion choices, often go in and out of style over time. One decade’s Nancy and Susan give way to years of Jessica and Jennifer, until suddenly all of them are overtaken by Evelyns and Olivias. While those are obvious examples, name popularity also changes year to year. We took a look at which…
Actress Claire Danes (known for The Beast in Me, Homeland, and for us 90s kids, My So-Called Life) and her actor husband Hugh Dancy (Law & Order) have revealed the name of their third child, a daughter. Now two years old, the little girl — whose name is being publicized for the first time — is named Shay….
From “All About That Bass” to all about that baby! Meghan Trainor and husband Daryl Sabara announced on January 20th that they’ve welcomed their third child, via surrogate, on January 18th. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Meghan Trainor (@meghantrainor) The baby girl’s unique name, Mikey Moon Trainor, was chosen…
Interested in I names? Try this illuminating list of iconic and inspired options. Whether your taste skews toward the incandescent, intelligent, or idealistic, there’s something here to interest you. I’tidal I’tidal is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Temperance, moderation.” Ianna Ianna is a name of American origins meaning “God is gracious.” Ianthe Ianthe is…
Names can be memorable for all sorts of reasons, from sheer uniqueness to an association with a loved one. Some names go even further, ultimately becoming instantly recognizable thanks to branding or pop culture. We’ve pulled together a list of names that started as simple monikers and eventually became widely associated with recognizable brands, products,…
The letter I offers an incredible amount of unique boy names, well beyond the standard Ian or Isaac. Whether your tastes skew imaginative, intellectual, or innovative, we’ve got ideas for you. Take a look at this incredible list of unique boy names starting with I. Iago Iago is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Supplanter.”…
Dancing With the Stars judge Derek Hough is a first-time dad! He and his wife, Hayley Erbert Hough, welcomed their daughter Everley Capri Hough on December 29th after first revealing they were expecting in July. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Derek Hough (@derekhough) This is an especially poignant moment for…
Ringing in a new year can be exciting, letting you turn over a new leaf and make plans for the future. But it can also be nostalgic, inspiring you to look back at the past and think about what once was. As we enter 2026, let’s take a stroll down memory lane and take a…
The letter H has a lot to offer, especially if you’re hunting for unique boy names. With names that are historical, heroic, or humble, this list is heavy on options. Haakon Haakon is a name of Scandinavian origins meaning “High son.” Haben Haben is a name of African origins meaning “Pride.” Habib Habib is a…
This holiday season, many people may find joy in sharing the news of their expected bundle of joy. If you’re a soon-to-be grandparent on the receiving end of this exciting news, you might start wondering, “Is Grandma going to make me sound… old?!” We’ve rounded up a collection of grandparent names that are unique, fun, and…
There are heaps of girl names starting with H, whether you want something that connotes honor, heaven, or home and hearth. We’ve hauled up a list of names ranging from the historical to the harmonious. Ha Ha is a name of Vietnamese origins meaning “Sunshine and warmth.” Habeeba Habeeba is a name of Arabic origins…
2025 gave us no shortage of memorable names. From puppies to popstars and hurricanes to Hollywood, we’ve collected the names that dominated this year’s headlines. Humans in the Headlines Ariana Ariana Grande had a moment, especially with her magnetic performance as Glinda in Wicked. Stephen Stephen Colbert appeared in headlines with an announcement that The Late…
Hailee Steinfeld is expecting! Hailee and her Buffalo Bills player husband, Josh Allen, announced their anticipated bundle of joy on December 12th. The two married in May 2025 and this will be their first child. As for a name, we’re making our guesses. Characters Hailee has played include Mattie (True Grit), Emily (Pitch Perfect 2…
It’s here – the holy grail of gender-neutral names. The letter H is a happy letter with plenty of hardy, heartfelt, and even humorous names to choose from (think: Hashtag!). So if you’re hunting for gender-neutral names starting with H, hop on into our list. Hachi Hachi is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Eight.”…
When is a name not just a name? There have always been names that stem from existing words, like River or Rose. But there is another category of those that began as names and have transformed into slang words for something else – for better or worse. Let’s dig in. Food and Object Names On…
