All About Royal Names
A while back, BabyNames.com chatted with Amanda Matta, a popular royal commentator, to dive into the storied history of royal names around the world, from…
Baby Names Lists & Trends
Looking for some name inspo? Browse through our curated name lists and articles about names and naming.
Category: Baby Names Lists & Trends
Looking for some name inspo? Browse through our curated name lists and articles about names and naming.
100+ Unique Boy Names that Start with E
We’ve compiled over 100 unique boy names beginning with the letter E. Whether your tastes run to a celebrity association like Elvis, a royal name…
Top Elementary School Names of 2025
Ahh, back to school. Time for a fresh start, pristine school supplies, and new friends. And with new friends come new names to learn. If…
75+ Unique Gender-Neutral Names that Start with F
Giving your child a gender-neutral name can be a great way to add something a little more unique and a little less traditional. Names beginning…
Names, Bullying, and Discrimination
We’ve all heard a name we found strange, unique, or unpleasant—that’s simply a fact of life. Unfortunately, another fact of life is that many names…
Names & Dating: The Shocking Truth!
BabyNames.com conducted a survey about names and dating with over 27,000 respondents – the answers are surprising!
80+ Gender Neutral Names that Start with E
Whether you’re waiting to find out the gender, or simply prefer gender-neutral names, the letter E offers plenty of options. We’ve rounded up more than…
100+ of the Best Animal Themed Baby Names
Throughout history, we’ve looked to animals for companionship, inspiration, and guidance, even in choosing names for our children…or ourselves. And there is no shortage of…
1000+ One-Syllable Names to go with Long Last Names
I bet you didn’t know that the record for the longest surname goes to Hubert Blaine Wolfeschlegelsteinhausenbergerdorff, Senior! While that string of 30+ letters may…
100+ Unique Girl Names that Start with E
If you’re considering a name that begins with E, you’re in luck. Not only are there a plethora of masculine, feminine, and gender-neutral options, there…
Pop Culture’s Most Iconic Name Reveals
Some characters are so iconic we know them by just one name, or even a nickname. But sometimes, we get a big reveal that changes…
Types of Names: The Ultimate Glossary from Acronyms to Zoonyms
When we think of names, we often refer to just first names, middle names, or last names. But there’s a much wider world of naming…
Is it terrible to use a Disney Princess Name?
Dear Jennifer, I recently watched the Disney movie Brave, and I love the name of the independent princess, Merida. I looked up the meaning of…
80+ Unique Gender-Neutral Baby Names that Start with D
When it comes to choosing the perfect baby name, gender-neutral options are becoming more popular than ever. Gender-neutral names offer versatility, individuality, and a modern…
Name Change Laws in the U.S. by State
In the U.S., name laws are determined by state, and unlike other countries, there aren’t many restrictions on what you can or cannot name your…
