Looking for some name inspo? Browse through our curated name lists and articles about names and naming.
Leading up to the birth of our first son, Chloe (my girlfriend at the time) and I struggled to find the perfect name. After weeks of back and forth, we finally agreed on “Keats,” in honor of Chloe’s favorite grandmother and my favorite poet. Read More
Looking to your roots for name inspo? Our baby name researchers dive into the rich tapestry of African cultures to unveil a treasure trove of over 200 unique names from African culture. From the mesmerizing landscapes of Morocco to the vibrant culture of Kenya, Africa’s diverse heritage has blessed the world with an abundance of captivating monikers. Read More
Many parents are looking to instill strength and power into their baby girl’s name. That’s why they often turn to ancient goddess names or celestial names for their babies. These names can come from Greek Goddess names to Roman Goddess names to Norse Goddess names, as welll as other cultures who revere mythological names. Read More
In a world of ever-increasing diversity and individuality, parents are seeking out more unique names for their babies. Gone are the days of picking names at the top of the charts. Today, expectant parents are seeking unique girl names, unique boy names, and even unique gender-neutral names that stand out, reflect their values, and show creativity. Read More
William Shakespeare wrote the famous line “What is in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Old Will loved to use unique names and even created some of his own. Here are the most popular Shakespeare names categorized by play. Read More
We have compiled the top last names (surnames) in the United States, according to the most recent U.S. census. The top surnames/last names in the United States are primarily English, Spanish, Celtic, and Asian.
English surnames can be occupational like Baker, Mason, and Thatcher. Read More
Have you ever wondered what names people were searching for most on the site? Well we did a little data mining in the last month, and here are the results. Listen to the Baby Names Podcast episode and find out what we think about it! Read More
There are many reasons why a celebrity will change their name or choose a completely different stage name than the one they were born with. Most often they’ll change names to stand out from the crowd, and have a more memorable name. Read More
Taylor Swift, born Taylor Alison Swift, is notorious for singing about real people— from love interests to family members and childhood friends. Listen to any of her albums, and you’ll find that several songs include mentions of first names in the lyrics, sometimes referencing real people, other times giving the song a character whose story the lyrics tell. Read More
February is Black History Month, and so we’ve curated a short list of names from Black history that represent strength, resilience, and the spirit of a community. Black history is filled with names that ring with power, reminding us of the incredible contributions made by these iconic names. Read More
After analyzing the names that our users are adding to their favorite name lists, we’ve compiled a list of the trending baby names for 2023 (and beyond)! Read More
Name appropriation is a subset of cultural appropriation, a topic we want to discuss as a baby naming site.
First, let’s define cultural appropriation. Cultural appropriation is defined as when a member of a dominant culture take elements from a culture of people who have been systematically oppressed by that dominant group. Read More
As part of our Baby Names Around the World series, it only makes sense to spend time looking at the traditionally beautiful and strong baby names from India. With over 600 million speakers, there are over 1,600 languages and dialects in the region according to Berlitz. Read More
Japan has some of the most lovely sounding baby names in the world, and the most interesting historical naming conventions. The meanings of names in Japan varies depending on the kanji, or characters, associated with the sound of the name. The same sounding name can have multiple meanings, some of which are vastly different. Read More
Heads up! Here is the list of assigned names for storms in the United States from 2022-2026 as chosen by the World Meteorological Association. You might want to avoid using these names for your baby, so they won’t be associated with a huge weather event. Read More
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Baby Names Tip: Say your potential baby name aloud. Introduce yourself as your baby with first and last name. How does it sound? The cadence and rhythm of a name is just as important as its spelling.