Episodes of The Baby Names Podcast
Episode #15 – Jennifer & Mallory discuss the names of kids entering first grade this year, and compare them to 10 and 20 years ago. We also dish about celebrity babies and baby names in the news, and take your questions on names and naming! Names mentioned in this week’s episode: Synova, Soren, Ryder, Phoenix, Peri,…
Episode #14 – Jennifer and Mallory discuss created names, combination names, and “Kreatyve” spellings of common names. We also talk about names we’ve discovered recently, the current celebrity baby news, and take your questions on names and naming. Names mentioned in this episode: Ghana day names Day: Male/Female Sunday: Kwasi/Akosua Monday: Kwadwo/Adwoa Tuesday: Kwabena/Abenaa Wednesday:…
Episode #13 – Jennifer and Mallory discuss temporal names – names from time – including months, days of week, and signs of the zodiac. Then we report the current celebrity baby news and take your questions on names and naming! Make sure you subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play, or wherever you get your…
Episode #12 – Jennifer and Mallory talk about best practices in naming twins and multiples, then discuss some celebrity twins and celebrity baby twins and multiples. We announce the celebrity baby news of the week, and then finish with your questions on baby names and naming! Names mentioned in this episode: Khadija, Giselle, Mignon, Betty,…
Episode #11 – When parents look for baby names inspiration, some of them turn to food! Jennifer and Mallory talk all about names inspired by food and names with food associations. Also: this week’s celebrity baby news, and listener questions on names and naming! Names mentioned in this episode: Delilah, Evan, Bayleigh, Faysal, Winston, Apple,…
Episode #10 – We talk with name expert Dr. Cleveland Kent Evans about various name myths and urban legends! Find out if your cousin’s sister’s neighbor really is named “La-a” and other crazy name legends. Then we discuss the crazy celebrity baby news of the week and then take some feedback on the terms “Maiden…
Episode #9 – We run several ongoing surveys on BabyNames.com about names and naming. In this episode, Jennifer and Mallory go over the surprising results of the baby naming survey, and also the survey on names and dating. Do you think a name affects who you date? Listen and find out! Names mentioned in this…
Episode #8 – Jennifer and Mallory continue to discuss the U.S. Social Security Baby Names list, comparing trends that are unique by state. We’ve found interesting anomalies and characteristics for the south, the coasts, and the midwest. Also: the current celebrity baby news, and two questions from expecting parents on names that go with their…
Episode #7 – Jennifer and Mallory discuss the U.S. Social Security Baby Names, ranking the birth names for 2017. What are the newest trends for boys and girls and what is influencing them? Some cool names mentioned in this episode: Valorus, Noella, Esta, Oleeta, Zephyr, Melva, Annalise, Annaleigh, Liam, Emma, Treasure, Ennis, Qhyrrae, Pita/Peeta. Full…
Episode #6 – Jennifer and Mallory discuss why actors, writers, and other artists might pick another name for their career, real names of some of your favorite celebrities, why writers use pen names, and entire families that have taken on new names. We also dish about the new ROYAL BABY NAME, another “True” Kardashian, and…
Episode #5 – Jennifer and Mallory discuss how fictional character names have a definite influence on baby naming trends–both positively and negatively. We also talk about character naming conventions from a variety of authors, including Stan Lee and George RR Martin, and why the name Atticus took a plunge in 2015. Also: character naming tips…
Episode #4 – Jennifer and Mallory discuss interesting nature names, names from the 2018 Major League Baseball roster, celebrity baby news, and take your questions on names and naming…including a name emergency! SUBSCRIBE to the Baby Names Podcast on iTunes/Apple Podcasts so you don’t miss an episode. Some names mentioned in this episode: Ferial, Kalani,…
Episode #3 – Jennifer and Mallory discuss how brand names are now being used as baby names, a baby named Donald Trump, Khloe K follows our baby name advice, baby names in the news, and more! SUBSCRIBE to the Baby Names Podcast so you don’t miss an episode. Names mentioned in this episode: Porsche, Portia,…
Episode #2 – Jennifer and Mallory discuss the cool names from the Marvel movie Black Panther, how to start and research your family tree, names in the news, and take your questions on names and naming (would give your cat and your baby the same name?). SUBSCRIBE to the Baby Names Podcast so you don’t…
Episode #1 – In this episode, Jennifer and Mallory talk about their own names, names from the Winter Olympics, the latest celebrity baby names and more! Need name advice? Have a question about names or naming? E-mail us! Names mentioned in this episode: Jennifer, Mallory, Fern, Tonya, Apollo, Chloe, Mikaela, Redmond, Bradie, Mirai, Ma’ame, Kimani,…
