Baby Names Lists & Trends
Looking for some name inspo? Browse through our curated name lists and articles about names and naming.
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. → full article
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. → full article
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)!
Name appropriation is a subset of 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...
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. → full article
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. → full article
U.S. Hurricane Names for the years 2022 through 2026. Will you avoid these names for your baby? Or possibly use them as inspiration?
Norse mythology never fails to capture the interest of people around the world! The stories and characters have been used again and again throughout history, with them most recently featured in Marvel of course. → full article
Nature names are one of the current biggest trends! If you’re a fan of them, there are so many great options to choose from. It might be helpful to narrow down what kind of nature you want a name to represent. One of the most beautiful things in nature are forests. If forest themed nature names appeal to you, then this list will help you find one!
Star Wars is one of the most beloved franchises of all time. And for good reason! The original film, released in 1977, struck a chord with millions of people, with its exciting action, storyline, and “state-of-the art special FX” for its time. → full article
If you’re looking for names with positive meanings, look no further! What could be more pleasant than a meaning related to happiness? It’s a wonderful emotion that is connected to the best times in our lives, so a baby name meaning “happy” would be a great way to mark the occasion of welcoming your bundle of joy. Or maybe your bundle of fur, as these names could also work well as pet names!
The night sky has forever captured the interest of people. It’s dark, mysterious, and full of beautiful sights. Why not use it as an inspiration for a baby name? Unlike our blog 20 Space Baby Names that focuses on the names of celestial bodies, this list is compiled of names with night sky meanings. What do you think of these night sky themed names?
When looking for names, you might be searching for options with a good meaning! Bravery is one of the best qualities a person can have, so why not choose a name that has a meaning related to it? → full article
Everyone is familiar with occupational names, whether you realize it or not! Most are commonly known as surnames, but some have become popular as personal names as well. They are names that originated from a person’s occupation. → full article
The French have always had an influence on American culture, from fashion to food to names! Here are the top trending French names in the United States. Which are your favorites?
Top French Boy Names
BERNARD – Bold as a Bear
ANDRE – Manly
MARC – War-like
BEAU – Handsome
MAURICE – Dark-skinned
LEON – Lion-like
MARCEL – Young Warrior
ARMAND – Army Man
LIONEL – Little Lion
DAX – Leader
Top French Girl Names
CHARLOTTE – Free
BELLE – Beauty
MARCELINE – Young Warrior
CORINNE – Maiden
NATHALIE – Born on Christmas Day
ANAÏS – Gracious, Merciful
SYLVIE – Forest
SIMONE – To be Heard
DENISE – Devotee of DIonysos
AMELIE – Hardworking
Top French Gender-Neutral Names
BLAISE – Lisping
DIOR – Present
BELLAMY – From the French “Bel Ami” meaning Good Friend
REMI/REMY – Oarsman, Remedy
SIDNEY/SYDNEY – Follower of St.
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