Naming a bouncing baby boy is an important task for any expecting parent. Often the namer wants to honor a family member but doesn’t want to use the original name. Unusual and unique names are often highly sought after in this case. → full article
For the past several years, surnames (last names) have become a frequent source for finding unique and interesting baby names. Taylor and Madison, for example, were two names that hit the charts in the last 80s and have held strong. → full article
Six months into 2024 and we’re now seeing several baby name trends that are going strong this year at BabyNames.com. Some of these trends are new and some have been around for a while, like the influence of celebrities, pop culture, and royal baby naming. → full article
WNBA fever is still at a high pitch given the current 2024 WNBA draft. Parents-to-be and fans alike are looking at names of the players to give them ideas for their very own babies and future basketballers. → full article
Choosing the perfect name for your baby girl is a momentous decision. It’s a name that will accompany her throughout her life, shaping her identity and reflecting the values and hopes you have for her. While there are countless names to consider, names beginning with “A” often evoke a sense of grace and strength, and might even give your child an advantage! → full article
Episode 102 – Mallory and Jennifer review the top names of 2023, as compiled from our users’ favorite name lists. We comment on the top 20 names, pick out our faves from the top 100, and interesting names catching our attention from the top 1,000. → full article
In today’s fast-paced and competitive world, success is often attributed to various factors, including hard work, determination, and talent. But have you ever considered the impact of your name on your chances of success? It may seem far-fetched, but research suggests that names starting with the letter “A” could have an advantage. → full article
Episode 101 – TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast episodes includes discussion about violent crimes including crimes against children, sexual assault, and murder. Discretion is Advised.
Jennifer and Mallory are joined by Dr. I.M. Nick, expert in forensic onomastics, talking about Names and True Crime. → full article
Episode 97 – Jennifer and Mallory discuss the concept of having a name, or using a name for a child, and then something happens to affect that name!
Names mentioned in this episode: Danessa, Amandine, Jadin, Khaleesi, Renesmee, Atticus, Corona, Pim, and more! → full article
We’ve compiled a list of the top baby names of 2023 so far, according to the favorite name lists of the millions of users who visit BabyNames.com! Do any of these surprise you?
Episode 96 – Jennifer and Mallory give unique alternative suggestions to the top 10 baby names:
LIAM, OLIVIA, NOAH, EMMA, OLIVER, CHARLOTTE, JAMES, AMELIA, ELIJAH, SOPHIA, WILLIAM, ISABELLA, HENRY, AVA, LUCAS, MIA, BENJAMIN, EVELYN, THEODORE, and LUNA. → full article
Episode 95 – Jennifer and Mallory discuss the Top Names in the United States for 2022 as published by the U.S. Social Security office of the actuary. Top 20, interesting names from the rest of the charts, and the fastest risers! → full article
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. → full article
Episode 87 – Jennifer and Mallory review animal names that have jumped onto the baby name lists, names you can use that have animals in the meanings, mythological animal names, and celebrities with animal names. We also report on the latest celebrity baby news and name name questions from our listeners. → full article
Episode #79 – Top Names of 2021
Speakers: Jennifer Moss, Mallory Moss
J: I’m Jennifer Moss.
M: And I’m Mallory Moss
J: And we’re the founders of BabyNames.com.
M: And we’re sisters, too (singing)
J: Yes, by chance, not by choice. → full article
