Every year BabyNames.com founders and sisters Jennifer and Mallory Moss review the baby names from the rich and famous. Sometimes they’re classic, sometimes they’re unique, sometimes they’re wild. Come along with us on this journey for 2025 and let us know if you agree!

Celebrity Girl Names of 2025

Susannah Accurso

Parents: Rachel Griffin-Accurso (Ms. Rachel) and Aron Accurso

Jennifer: Susannah is a beautiful classic name, and I think it sounds lyrical with their last name. Plus Ms. Rachel can do whatever she wants, she’s a goddess.

Mallory: I start by agreeing with Jennifer – Susannah is truly lovely. I think when there’s a 3 syllable last name, a three syllable first name often works well with it. I am also a fan of the h on the end of Susannah.

Beni Doll Arnold

Parents: Lauren Alaina and Cam Arnold

Jennifer: Beni sounds like a nickname to me, and you know I don’t like nicknames as given names. Also… one N? At least they didn’t name her Beni Hanna.

Mallory: I just can’t wrap my head around this one. It sounds too much like Barbie Doll…and for you old folks, Benny Hill, which nowadays is creepy to say the least.

Alma Grace Baptista Evans

Parents: Chris Evans and Alba Baptista

Jennifer: A very Catholic-sounding name especially paired with Grace and the surname Baptista. It works.

Mallory: Alma is a pretty name and also right in the middle – not outrageous but not that plain, either. I also like the meaning, which is nourishing, which is both positive and joyful.

Kaia Lily Broderick

Parents: Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick

Jennifer: This is okay. I like the name Kaia, but it’s a bit basic.

Mallory: Kaia works for me because it is melodic. I love the alliteration with the last name and prefer Kaia over Kai, which has become too common.

Liko’ula Pa’uomahinakaipiha Browne

Parents: Ronda Rousey and Travis Browne

Jennifer: Now that’s a name! And she joins older sister, La’akea Makalapuaokalanipō. It’s said they chose Hawaiian names to honor Travis’ background as his father is native Hawaiian.

Mallory: I think Liko’ula is beautiful and has easy nickname capabilities, such as Liko and Lili. They could even go with Lulu/Lula. Plus dad’s middle name at birth was Kuualiialoha, so it goes well with that, too.

Athena Rose Brownlee

Parents: Sophia Grace Brownlee

Jennifer: A solid goddess name, easy to spell. I approve!

Mallory: I’ve never been a fan of the name Athena. Even though I like “smart names,” Athena is both the goddess of wisdom and war, and the latter we could do without.

Juno Corgan

Parents: Billy Corgan and Chloe Mendel

Jennifer: Juno is a fine gender-neutral name and pairs well with the last name.

Mallory: I don’t like the name Juno as it reminds me too much of a pet name. I did like the movie, though!

Mizu Lee Cushingham

Parents: Sophia Roe and Chris Cushingham

Jennifer: Mizu is traditionally a male Japanese name, but it works for a female, too. The name means water, which is fitting for a Top Chef!

Mallory: My problem with Mizu is it is going to be forever misinterpreted as Miso, like the soup. I can hear people saying now, “oh, as in soup?” That would drive me crazy.

Nalima Rose DaLuz

Parents: Joss Stone and Cody DaLuz

Jennifer: Nalima is an Arabic name with unknown meaning. It works well with the classic middle name and short surname.

Mallory: I love the name Nalima. I think it is unusual but also would be easy to spell. I would go with Lili for the nickname or maybe even Nal.

Emery Jane Duggar

Parents: Jeremiah Duggar and Hannah Duggar

Jennifer: I love the name Emery as a gender-neutral name, and it works well with the one-syllable middle name.

Mallory: I like the justaposition of a gender-neutral name with a classicly gendered name like Jane. I also feel this is the kind of name where the baby will likely be called by its first and middle name together, especially when mom and dad are calling from the other room: “Emery Jane!”

Saga Blade Fox-Baker

Parents: Megan Fox and Colson Baker

Jennifer: Okay, I feel that this dictionary word is loaded. It could mean just “Grand Story” or it could mean “Dramaaaaaaa.” I generally don’t like pairing 2 dictionary words, and this one makes the name sound like you’re using the NATO phonetic alphabet: Foxtrot Tango!

Mallory: Everything is wrong with this name. It sounds like a sequel in the Blade Runner franchise, although I loved the original. On the other hand, since both last names were dictionary names, I am impressed with the commitment of going all the way with each name being a dictionary name. At least the choppiness is broken up by the two-syllable first name.

Goldie G. Grint

Parents: Rupert Grint and Georgia Groome

Jennifer: Again, a nickname – so not my fave but I love the alliteration.

Mallory: OK it’s cute, I have to admit. However, is it too cute? Goldie Grint sounds like a character from dad’s Harry Potter history and I do wonder if it’s a nod to it.

Ja’Meikah Angella Hall

Parents: Mackenzie McKee and Khesanio Hall

Jennifer: A beautiful name, and pairs well with Angella. I do wish they left out that extra L in Angela, however.

Mallory: I like the alliteration between mom’s K-heavy name and the two babies’ names. I do wonder if Ja’Meikah is an intended variation of the name Jamaica.

Ja’Kharie Angie Hall

Parents: Mackenzie McKee and Khesanio Hall

Jennifer: As a sibling to Ja’Meikah, I don’t understand why they have versions of the same name as their middle name: Angella and Angie. But I suppose they wanted the “angel” connotation.

Mallory: I really dislike using similar middle names like this for siblings. The parents could have used similar meanings instead or even used the name Vangie instead of Angie, which would have changed the initials.

Agnes Heard

Parents: Amber Heard

Jennifer: As much as I don’t like the actress, I do think Agnes is a cute throwback name. Not so sure about the boy’s name, though…see below.

Mallory: Not a fan of the name Agnes at all. I would have preferred to go with Agatha, which I think has a similar classic flair but not as dowager sounding.

Winona Elane Higgins

Parents: Ben Higgins and Jessica Clarke

Jennifer: I’m sure actress Winona Ryder has resurrected this old fashioned name, and I’m here for it. I don’t like the spelling of Elane, however. It probably has some significance to the couple.

Mallory: Not a fan of the name Winona, but I think Winnie Higgins is awesome! It sounds like a children’s book that I’d want to read.

Kit Carroway Huff

Parents: Sadie Robertson and Christian Huff

Jennifer: As much as I love “Kit Carroway” I feel that “Kit Huff” is too abrupt. They are both dictionary words and it makes me think of an angry cat.

Mallory: Kit Carroway definitely has a western flair to it. I would have gone with Carroway as the first name instead, which works better with the short last name.

Nora Rose Judge

Parents: Aaron Judge and Samantha Bracksieck

Jennifer: Perfectly fine and classic name. Nora was the name of my university roommate and it’s coming back with a vengeance!

Mallory: I’ve always liked the name Nora since the old movies featuring detectives Nick and Nora. I think Nora Rose is also very pretty together.

Finnley Anne Kelce

Parents: Jason Kelce and Kylie Kelce

Jennifer: I don’t understand the two Ns in this case, as Finley would have been fine. I think that might be a spelling-out burden for the child IRL. But I’m ANXIOUSLY AWAITING THE NEXT BABY KELCE IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN!

Mallory: Maybe they went with two Ns in Finnley because there were two Ns in Anne? I would have gone with Finn instead or even Finne as I am not behind -ee sounding first and last names together.

Shae Lynn Lawrence

Parents: Trevor Lawrence and Marissa Lawrence

Jennifer: I’ve never been a fan of this name, but that’s just personal preference. Shae, Shay, I just feel are too grey/gray. Boring.

Mallory: I disagree with Jennifer here. I don’t think Shae is boring – I think it’s smooth – like buttah!

Patti Joan Logsdon

Parents: Katie Kimmel and Will Logsdon

Jennifer: Patti is originally a nickname for Patricia, so you know my opinion on this one. I don’t mind the I, but I kinda do mind the I. She needs to dot it with a heart.

Mallory: I like the indirect nod to grandpa Jimmy that could be construed here. Plus, there’s nothing too ostentatious about this name for a celebrity, suggesting a preference for anonymity.

Golden Raye Mahomes

Parents: Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes

Jennifer: Okay, so this is a pun name (Golden Ray) but I don’t hate it. Golden Mahomes sounds good, and guess what? They can use Goldie as a nickname!

Mallory: No no no. Golden Raye does not work for me at all. As Jennifer says it’s a pun but it also has terrible nickname potential on the playground. Yes, Goldie Mahomes is cute and I would have just gone with Goldie as a first name to avoid the double dictionary name.

Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi

Parents: Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi

Jennifer: Another Athena! I love this name and love that it was used by a Royal who was definitely breaking from the classic name traditions. Athena Mozzi sounds very elegant and important!

Mallory: For some reason, this Athena works better for me as a royal having a goddess name is pretty cool any way you slice it. I’d still prefer a name without a war reference, though.

Rocki Irish Mayers

Parents: Rihanna and A$AP Rocky

Jennifer: Okay another two dictionary words, and a diminutive spelling at that. I understand she was named after A$AP Rocky but she could still have been Rocky. Reminds me of the Cliffs of Dover. A$AP’s real name is Rakim, so his nickname was probably Raki.

Mallory: I just dislike using adjectives as names so the Irish doesn’t work for me at all. I like Ireland instead but with Rocki it does sound like a location more than a name. I would have gone with Raquelle and used Rocki as a nickname instead.

Colette Annalise McCaffrey

Parents: Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey

Jennifer: I love this old-fashioned French name, and it’s also the name of a good friend of mine! Colette McCaffrey has a very musical lilt to it and I think it’s beautiful.

Mallory: I also think this is a great name. I love the alliteration of the first and last name and Annalise is oen of my favorite names of all time. You can tell there was a lot of thought going into this name!

Tove Jane McDowell

Parents: Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell

Jennifer:  Tove is a Scandinavian name that refers to the Norse god Thor. Tove McDowell Works well, and unique enough to be noticed, but not crazy.

Mallory: I have never heard of the name Tove before. I like the strength that the name generates and I think it goes well with the last name as a mix of unusual and more common.

Miller Jean Mock

Parents: Tia Booth and Taylor Mock

Jennifer: Terrible. I hate the sound of Miller Mock. Mock is such a weighted name as a dictionary word, you need a softer, longer name to go with it. Maybe Millicent if you wanted her nickname to be Milly? IDK sorry, hate it.

Mallory: I actually like the name Miller. It reminds me of Mallory back in the day, when it was more uncommon and far more gender-neutral. I also think the alliteration works for me, as did Mallory Moss. So there!

Nova Sky Nicholson

Parents: Jamie Anderson and Tyler Nicholson

Jennifer: In contrast to the last name, I think Nova Nicholson is a beautiful name. Nova is one of our “Space Names” and works well for any gender. And you know I love alliteration!

Mallory: I think Nova Sky is a silly combination. It’s like pounding the meaning with a hammer. Nova, you know, like the sky! I think a more subtle nod to the universe would have worked by choosing a different middle name or putting an h on the end of Nova.

Ocean Rain Olsen

Parents: Eric Christian Olsen and Sarah Wright Olsen

Jennifer: Boo. Ocean Rain is a pun name, two dictionary words that sound corny together. Ocean Olsen is a tongue twister. I don’t like it.

Mallory: Yeah this definitely isn’t working for me, either. Stop it with the double dictionary names, people! If Ocean was integral to the naming choice, I would have gone with names invoking with its meaning, such as Kai.

Eloisa Perez

Parents: Lele Pons and Guaynaa

Jennifer: I like the name Eloisa and it goes well with the surname. Very classic.

Mallory: I have always been a fan of Eloise and Eloisa. I think it is melodic and love the alliteration of the S and the Z. Eloisa may not become an actress, but her name sounds like one!

Aurora Rayne Prescott

Parents: Dak Prescott and Sarah Jane Ramos

Jennifer: I love the name Aurora, it’s one of my favorites and reminds me of Sleeping Beauty. Aurora Prescott works well as a first/last. Not a fan of Rayne, but that’s just a middle name, so!

Mallory: I think this is a pretty generic name altogether. Whereas Aurora does invoke Sleeping Beauty, it also reminds me of the Denver suburb. Either way, I would definitely go with the nickname Rory as Rory Rayne Prescott sounds great!

Teddi Randle

Parents: Madison LeCroy and Brett Randle

Jennifer: Nickname and the diminutive I makes this a no for me, dog.

Mallory: I am actually okay with Teddi Randle. I think it definitely has a “cute” flair and people are probably too young to associate her withTeddy Ruxpin, a very annoying toy from the last century.

Lily June Renna

Parents: Patrick Renna and Jasmin Renna

Jennifer: Lily is a beautiful, classic name. I think Lily will never go out of style. ALTHOUGH Lily and June are two dictionary names, they pair well here.

Mallory: I think the names transcend dictionary names as they are so common- but that’s the problem. This is a very plain name. Is it nice? Sure. Is it interesting? Not so much.

Rainey Gail Swindell

Parents: Cole Swindell and Courtney Little

Jennifer: I don’t know why someone would want to name their child a homonym of rainy, but perhaps it’s a family name. I’d prefer Rain, if you wanted to go in that direction. Rainey Swindell sounds like a moll in an old-timey gangster film. JMO

Mallory: Again, an adjective. Why do people do that? However, Jennifer has a point with it sound like a name from on old gangster movie, which in my opinion, is pretty cool!

Daphne Reign Tebow

Parents: Tim Tebow and Demi-Leigh Tebow

Jennifer: I like the name Daphne and it pairs fine with Tebow. Solid.

Mallory: I always liked Daphne from Scooby Doo, but that’s the problem. The only Daphne anyone really knows is the Daphne from Scooby Doo. I do not like using Reign as a name either as it seems grandiose, like using Royal.

Hosanna Rose Troutt

Parents: Madison Prewett and Grant Troutt

Jennifer: Ooo Troutt is a difficult surname to pair with, as it evokes the name of the fish. Hosanna means “hail” so “Hail to the Trout” is what I think of when I hear the name together. Doesn’t work for me.

Mallory: I think Hosanna is pretty and could be used as an alternative to Susannah. I also like the way Hosanna and Rose sound together. Troutt is a difficult last name to work with and I’m glad they went with a longer first name.

Selah Jean Tyrrell

Parents: Hilary Scott and Chris Tyrrell

Jennifer: Selah is a beautiful Hebrew name, unique but not out there, and I think it works well with Tyrrell. The Ls work well in the name!

Mallory: This name is just okay for me. I like the name Sela like the actress Sela Ward, but in this case I would have left the H off.

Aurora Raina Urker

Parents: Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Ken Urker

Jennifer: OKAY nobody can say Aurora Urker without stuttering. Great name, but bad choice with the surname. You cannot say this name without looking like a muppet. Try it.

Mallory: Agreed that this is a very difficult name to prounce. Raina is pretty and a good alternative to Reign or Rain.

Lily Verstappen-Piquet

Parents: Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet

Jennifer: The hyphenated surname is a mouthful, so it’s great that they chose a classic, short name to go with it. Good choice!

Mallory: I have had two thoughts with long last names – short first names or commit and go all the way. They chose the first route and it is pretty with the -ee sounds being broken up by the name before the hyphen.

Blakely Marie Watt

Parents: TJ Watt and Dani Watt

Jennifer: I don’t really have anything to say about this – it’s a solid gender-neutral (sur)name and goes fine with Watt.

Mallory: I am not a fan of Blakely – it reminds me of the Key and Peele substitute teacher sketch.

Miyoco White

Parents: Coi Leray and Michael Lamar White IV

Jennifer: I love the name Miyoko, a beautiful Japanese name. Not sure why they substituted the K with a C, but it’s a choice. It just reminds me of the Spanish word moco, which means “booger.”

Mallory: I havent heard any of these nanes before – Miyoco, Miyoko, or moco. I definitely think Booger is a great nickname, and was mine for awhile as a youngster, if I remember correctly.

BEST FEMALE CELEBRITY BABY NAME of 2025: 

Jennifer: Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi

Mallory: Miller Jean Mock.

WORST FEMALE CELEBRITY BABY NAME of 2025: 

Jennifer: Hosanna Troutt – all hail the fish!

Mallory: Goldie Grint – it’s just too saccharine.

Celebrity Boy Names of 2025

Bond Bosstick

Parents: Lauren Bosstick and Michael Bosstick

Jennifer: Well I think both of us will love this name, since it’s a family name of ours! That, along with the alliteration, makes this name a winner for me!

Mallory: Whereas I have always loved the name Bond, the alliteration is what kills it for me. It sounds like Shaggy’s song Boombastic. I like the song, I just think this name doesn’t work together.

Alexander Trump Boulos

Parents: Tiffany Trump and Michael Boulos

Jennifer: Alexander was the name I was going to use if Miranda was a boy. It’s pretty basic.

Mallory: Alexander is a great name and has a multitude of nickname capabilities.

Enzo Carrasco

Parents: Alex Morgan and Servando Carrasco

Jennifer: LOVE the name Enzo and it works well with the Spanish surname Carrasco. This sounds like an important person!

Mallory: I also like the name Enzo. It is unique and mysterious.

Evran Saint-Eros Grenier

Parents: Adrian Grenier and Jordan Roemmele

Jennifer: Evran is a Turkish name meaning “universe/Cosmos.” It sounds familiar to English-speaking ears because it’s similar to the name Evan. I think this is a good choice for Adrian and Jordan (notice all three names end in -an).

Mallory: Here is a great alternative to Nova Sky for the Nicholson family! I do like the name Evran, and it sounds like Ethan/Eitan, also a favorite of mine.

Ocean Heard

Parents: Amber Heard

Jennifer: So Agnes worked, but I don’t think Ocean does because – again – two dictionary words. One noun, one verb. The Ocean heard…what? I guess it’s poetic, but doesn’t work for me.

Mallory: I agree that two dictionary names don’t work typically, but this name has kind of an ancient mysticism to it. It reminds me of listening into a shell to hear the sound of the ocean.

Weyman Allen Hunt

Parents: Sam Hunt and Hannah Lee Fowler

Jennifer: Interesting surname name, I think with the E he’s going to have to spell it for people and that might become a burden. Weyman Hunt sounds important, though, like an author!

Mallory: I don’t like the name Weyan but if it’s a family nod, I guess I understand it. The nickname is almost assuredly going to be Wey, which is cute I guess. I agree Weyman Hunt passes the CEO test.

Kasai Jackson

Parents: Skai Jackson

Jennifer: Kasai is a Japanese name meaning “fire” and also a semi-anagram of Skai’s name. I think it works because her surname is very common.

Mallory: I agree with using an anagram of a name if it actually works as a name – and this does! It’s clever and unique, much better than using a Jr.

Kazuo–Marley Hakim Lee

Parents: Imani Hakim and Chris Naoki Lee

Jennifer: Again we have a very common, short, surname so using a name that’s a little more unique and unknown can work. I don’t like the hyphenation, though. I think hyphenated names do become a burden on a child…and adult!

Mallory: This is just too much of a mouthful for me. I like all four names separately but put together it sounds like they just couldn’t decide. And the hyphen – why?

Vincent Keith May

Parents: Sammi Giancola and Justin May

Jennifer: Simple, but it works! Keith MUST be an honor name to a grandfather or friend. Who names their kid Keith anymore?

Mallory: There’s really not much to say about this name other than Vinnie May is pretty cute and might be a nod to Sammi.

Archer James McCartney

Parents: Jesse McCartney and Katie Peterson

Jennifer: Isn’t Archer out already? It hit the charts and rose like a bullet but now it seems dated. That being said, it goes well with the popular surname McCartney.

Mallory: I have a problem – I cannot say Archer McCartney without a Boston accent. I have no idea why this is happening.

 

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Elliot Marshall McClintock

Parents: Hailie Jade Scott and Evan McClintock

Jennifer: I love the name Elliot and it’s just fine with the McClintock surname. I think they could have been a little more creative. Yawn.

Mallory: I think this is a great name. Both Elliott and Marshall are great choices for the last name. I just would have switched the first and middle as a preference but it all works for me as is, too.

Aubrey Ellis Mooney

Parents: Shay Mooney and Hannah Billingsley

Jennifer: Aubrey is a perfectly fine name, for any gender – right Drake? But I don’t like when first and last names rhyme. Aubrey Mooney sounds like a comedian to me. It just sounds silly.

Mallory: Not a fan of Aubrey for either gender. It just has a plain jain sound. This is just a simply boring name to me.

Seldon Lycurgus Musk

Parents: Elon Musk and Shivon Zillis

Jennifer: Seldon? Sheldon? I think this name will be misspelled and mispronounced. And Lycurgus is just engrandizing. IDK I guess it’s better than the cockamamy XAE-A-xii.

Mallory: Well, thank you Elon again for making my worst name of the year easy to pick. For those wondering, Lycurgus was a Spartan lawmaker. Seldon just sounds like someone forgot to buy an H.

William Brannon Neal IV

Parents: Naomi Biden and Peter Neal

Jennifer: I think it’s not fair to give a child a generational name in this day and age. They are an individual, give them their own name. It seems pretentious and feels like you care more about the family name than your child. JMO.

Mallory: I am not as adamant about not using generational names, especially as they become more rare. However, it’s a pretty generic-sounding name altogether. Yeah, yeah we get it.

Aquaman Moses Paytas-Hacmon

Parents: Trisha Paytas and Moses Hacmon

Jennifer: WELP, you know Trisha is known for her crazy baby names, and I’m sure she does it for engagement and attention. So I’m not going to go on about how stupid this is. I also hate the hyphenation.

Mallory: Please tell me I just did not read the name Aquaman. I wish they had used it as a middle name, so as not to traumatize the kid.

Meyer Lane Peck

Parents: Josh Peck and Paige O’Brien

Jennifer: I kind of love this name- it’s simple, but it works. Peck is a short, abrupt surname and the name Meyer is soft and pairs well with it.

Mallory: I like the name Meyer and its variations, but I would have gone with a longer first name and made Meyer the middle name.

Henson Ezra Levi Pugh

Parents: Zachary Levi and Maggie Keating

Jennifer: Another surname as a first name. I don’t mind the double-middle name, and often that’s done to honor family members. Henson Pugh definitely will make his mark on the world!

Mallory: I like the name Henson as a surname-name and it’s pretty rare. It reminds me of the wonderful Jim Henson. I would have picked one middle name – again it sounds like they just couldn’t choose so went with all. Unless of course that’s both grandpa’s middle names. That would be pretty cute and have a purpose.

Edward Owen Seewald

Parents: Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald

Jennifer: Okay name. I’d like to think it was after Edward Cullen, but probably not.

Mallory: There’s not much to talk about with this name – Eddie Seewald is pretty cute. Edward Seewald is a but cumbersome.

Sully Spieth

Parents: Jordan Spieth and Annie Verret

Jennifer: And another surname name! Sully is commonly used as a nickname for people with the surname Sullivan. I would have liked this to be Sullivan Spieth as I think that has a better rhythm to it.

Mallory: I love this name. Sully is a great nickname and also a nod to an American hero. Sully Spieth sounds like the next great Olympian.

Royal Tooker

Parents: Elle King and Daniel Tooker

Jennifer: I think we discussed this one on the podcast. But it sounds to me like “You’re a Royal Pain in the Tookus.” Hate it.

Mallory: Agreed, this is a terrible name. Plus, Royal as a first name reminds me of “royale with cheese” – a catchphrase from the film Pulp Fiction.

Wolf Monte Valderrama

Parents: Wilmer Valderrama and Amanda Pacheco

Jennifer: I think the F at the end of Wolf and the V at the beginning of Valderrama conflict. Together it sounds like Wool Falderama. It’s going to get confusing. I like the name Monte, I would have used that as a first name. Monte Valderrama is easier to say, and it sounds good!

Mallory: I think this was so close to being a cool name – if they had just switched Wolf and Monte. Monte Valderrama is a great name. Wolf – if a family name – is alright but hit a peak a few years ago and has just became more more common, which is what family’s typically want to avoid when picking it.

Bellamy Brooks Verlander

Parents: Kate Upton and Justin Verlander

Jennifer: This is a mouthful name, but not awful. Bellamy Brooks sounds good, if the child ever wants to drop his surname in the future.

Mallory: I think it totally works. It has a royal sound to it without being in your face and also, c’mon, who isn’t going to root for a pitcher named Bellamy Verlander?

Finnegan Charles Vuolo

Parents: Jinger Duggar and Jeremy Vuolo

Jennifer: So Mom talked me out of using the name Kelly because it was ethnically divergent from my daughter’s last name, which was Spanish. She said it would sound like “Juan Epstein,” a character from the TV show Welcome Back Kotter. I don’t agree, but here we are with a traditional Irish surname and then an Italian surname, and I don’t feel like they gel together. It’s hard to pronounce. Vuolo needs a first name that ends in a vowel, regardless of ethnicity.

Mallory: I don’t have a problem with this name. It works in the 21st Century and I think Finn Vuolo is a cool name.

August Robert Wahler

Parents: Jason Wahler and Ashley Wahler

Jennifer: I like the name August but it’s another one that’s getting very popular (like Archer). It is a family name, however, so I’m partial to it. August Wahler is a perfectly fine name.

Mallory: I will always like the name August and yes, even if it is used as an adjective at times. I appreciate they went with August first and not Robert.

Niko Benjamin Watt

Parents: Justin James “JJ” Watt and Kealia Ohai

Jennifer: I like the name Niko as an alternative to Nick or Nicholas. Niko Watt sounds a bit choppy, but it’s not terrible.

Mallory: Again, another fine name. I appreciate the Nike being first in this case, too. Let’s go with unusual first, more common second!

Oscar Alexander Westwick

Parents: Ed Westwick and Amy Jackson

Jennifer: The S sounds in both names makes Oscar Westwick a bit hard to pronounce but I don’t hate it. Sounds like a film director.

Mallory: This is an interesting name. I like the alliteration throughout the name. Yes, he could be a film director or a clothes designer, or whatever he wants to be. It’s a powerful and classic name.

Micah Wiles

Parents: Calvin Harris and Vick Hope

Jennifer: Micah is a solid Hebrew name, and has the same meaning as Michael while being a little less oversaturated. Good choice!

Mallory: I like the name Micah, too, but I still think middle names are important. Otherwise, they become NMI as a middle name, which has to be pretty boring after awhile.

Max Wozniacki Lee

Parents: Caroline Wozniacki and David Lee

Jennifer: Max Lee actually sounds like a cutie, but a very common name. Maybe they don’t want the child to be easily identifiable on the Internet? I don’t know. It’s fine, just a little too common for my taste.

Mallory: I think it works because it is a cross of common with unusual when you take the name as a whole.

BEST MALE CELEBRITY BABY NAME of 2025: 

Jennifer: Enzo Carrasco

Mallory: Sully Spieth or Bellamy Brooks Verlander

WORST MALE CELEBRITY BABY NAME of 2025: 

Jennifer: Aquaman Moses Paytas-Hacmon

Mallory: Seldon Lycurgus Musk or Aquaman Moses Paytas-Hacmon…both sound like they were trying too hard to be weird.