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Names and Naming

Looking for some name inspo? Browse through our curated name lists and articles about names and naming.

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A Boy Named Allison

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

200 African Baby Names

200+ African Baby Names, Meanings, and Origins

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

100+ Goddess Names for Girls

100+ Goddess Names for Girls

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

500+ Unique Names for 2023 and beyond

500+ Unique Names for 2023 and Beyond

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

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Shakespeare Names

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

taylor swift name inspiration

All of the Names from Taylor Swift Songs

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

Names from Black History

Names from Black History

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

White mother with baby named "Cherokee" - What is Name Appropriation?

What is Name Appropriation?

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

Popular Japanese Baby Names

Popular Japanese Baby Names

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

Hurricane Names 2022-2026

Hurricane Names 2022-2026

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