Mallory Moss is the co-founder of BabyNames.com and co-host of The Baby Names Podcast. Mallory has a PhD in psychiatric nursing and has written articles for The Huffington Post on names and name trends. She has one grown daughter, Veronica, who lives in Austria.
For parents who have endured the heartbreak of miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss, naming a subsequent child – known as a “rainbow baby” – can be a deeply emotional journey. It is often accompanied by a mix of emotions including anxiety, fear, and a renewed sense of gratitude. → full article
As 2025 unfolds, baby name trends are taking a captivating turn, blending timeless charm with fresh inspiration. This year, we’re seeing a rise in names that evoke the enchanting simplicity of cottage core aesthetics, drawing from nature, vintage charm, and pastoral beauty. → full article
Jennifer and Mallory discuss the top baby names of 2024 as calculated from our members’ favorite name lists for the past year. We also review the top MIDDLE names of 2024.
Check out the full list here: https://babynames.com/names/popular
Transgender Naming Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/transnaming
Choosing a unique, gender-neutral name can be a meaningful way to give a child an identity that breaks away from traditional naming conventions. Names that start with the letter “C” are especially intriguing, as they can evoke qualities like creativity, calmness, and confidence. → full article
Choosing a unique baby name for your baby boy can be an exciting yet challenging task, especially if you want a distinctive name that stands out. Whether you’re drawn to names with historical significance, nature-inspired themes, or names that carry a contemporary flair, there’s something special about finding that perfect name that reflects the unique personality you envision for your baby boy. → full article
Choosing a unique baby name can be an exciting yet challenging task, especially when you’re drawn to names that stand out. If you’re looking for unusual baby girl names starting with the letter “C,” you’re in luck. → full article
Gender-neutral names have been recently sought after for all letters of the alphabet. In this list we focus on those unique, gender-neutral names that start with the letter B. Some feel that a name is not unique if it’s common in its country of origin. → full article
There are several unique and beautiful baby girl names that start with B.The meanings range from signifying birth order to places of origin, such as Badu and Brisilia. They also can have meanings that suggest virtues or descriptors, like Beena and Bellatrix. → full article
We’ve had wonderful Olympic gymnastics competitions thus far in 2024 so let’s have fun and examine the first names associated with the gold, silver, and bronze medalists from both the men’s and women’s teams. → full article
Naming a bouncing baby boy is an important task for any expecting parent. Often the namer wants to honor a family member but doesn’t want to use the original name. Unusual and unique names are often highly sought after in this case. → full article
For the past several years, surnames (last names) have become a frequent source for finding unique and interesting baby names. Taylor and Madison, for example, were two names that hit the charts in the last 80s and have held strong. → full article
Six months into 2024 and we’re now seeing several baby name trends that are going strong this year at BabyNames.com. Some of these trends are new and some have been around for a while, like the influence of celebrities, pop culture, and royal baby naming. → full article
WNBA fever is still at a high pitch given the current 2024 WNBA draft. Parents-to-be and fans alike are looking at names of the players to give them ideas for their very own babies and future basketballers. → full article
It is of no surprise that when you are perusing lists of baby names, you may ask yourself, “Yes, that’s a great name but how popular is it?” You may ask that question because you want your baby’s name to be “on trend” and perhaps reflect the child’s own popularity among their friends. → full article
Are you seeking a moniker with a dash of uniqueness and a hint of mystique? Look no further than the captivating world of baby names containing the letter X. You don’t have to be Elon Musk to love X-names, a trend that’s become popular in the past five years. → full article
