Articles about everything to do with names and naming.
Hi there,
I know this may sound a bit far-fetched but it is only my opinion that Donald Trump should be removed from the notes about the name Donald. Yes he is the 45th President of the US and was famous long before he ran but I think he is too controversial of a figure to be under there. Read More
Hi Jennifer!
I discovered your site back when I was pregnant with my oldest (he’s almost 6) and have been using and recommending it ever since.
We are expecting our third baby. I LOVE the name Wynn, and my husband likes Winston. Read More
Dear Jennifer,
I hate to say it, but your so-called “Name of the Day” has been terrible lately. What kind of names are Skanawati, Thuong, Saturday, Tasman? I worry about your mental health? Why don’t you post some real, American names that we can consider really using! Read More
Hi Jennifer!
I’m pregnant and my husband and I were thinking of naming our child Taylor. (We don’t know the gender yet) Are there any cute nicknames for the name Taylor and could Taylor be short for anything? Thanks!
Julia S. Read More
Hi Jennifer,
I heard the name Tammin from actress Tammin Sursok. I think it’s very pretty, and couldn’t find any background information about it on your site – do you have any knowledge of the meaning of it or where it might have come from? Read More
Hi Jennifer!
I want to bounce something off of someone else besides a family member. So I’m pregnant with my 3rd baby, due in December. It’s my second boy. We’ve been talking about names and I really like the name Jude Michael. Read More
Hello Jennifer!
First I want to say I absolutely love your site and really enjoy reading up on your blog and all the name advice you give. Thanks so much for all your effort and commitment!
My question is about the name Idina. Read More
Dear Jennifer,
First off, I want to say I love your website. I am an aspiring author who has always been curious about names anyway, and Baby Names is such a help. Second, I was wondering about the name Emrys. I’ve seen it several places, and I know it’s Welsh, but I noticed it was not listed here. Read More
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