Jennifer Moss (she/her) is the founder of BabyNames.com, author of The Baby Names Workbook, and Producer of The Baby Names Podcast. Jennifer is widely regarded as the leading expert on popular baby name trends and the naming process, serving as the authoritative source on the subject for national and international media.
Jennifer entered the tech arena in the 80s as a software developer and database architect, and became a pioneer in the Internet industry. In addition to operating BabyNames.com, Jennifer owns a web development agency in central California.
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? 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
Even though summer is coming to a close, swim goggles for babies and toddlers can come in handy year round. From vacations to fussy bath time adventures, you may find yourself in need of a way to protect your little one’s peepers. 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! 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. Read More
As an Exclusively Pumping Mama (I pump six times a day for 20 – 30 minutes), I am well acquainted with the daily use of pumping equipment and its necessity to work effectively. Through this experience, I have learned that the flanges must fit correctly to ensure a painless pump and preserve a substantial supply. Read More
Hi Jennifer,
I’m in the process of transitioning and having a tough time picking my new name. Some background: I am 32, and was born physically male. My parents gave me the name of Joseph, called me Joey as a boy and I went by Joe after the age of 16. Read More
The Bambino Mio Reusable Swim Diapers are trendy and convenient– swim diapers that are reusable and perfect for vacation and summer fun. At just under $12, we had to put it to the test to see how it stood out against the rest. Read More
Dear Jennifer,
Like many others, I’ve had baby names picked out since I was a kid–well, one, actually: the name Cadence for a girl. I love it! And it wasn’t very popular when I decided it was my favorite. Read More
The Ollie Swaddle improves an infant’s quality and length of sleep. It’s made with custom developed moisture wicking material to reduce overheating, which is linked to SIDS. The convenient opening at the bottom is to allow easy access for diaper changes. Read More
Hi Jennifer,
My husband and I have been debating baby names for a few months now. I love the name Benjamin even though it is so popular. We both like more traditional, biblical names but the problem is our last name is Arnold and he is convinced that the immediate association will be with Benedict Arnold. Read More
Just like all lore, there are baby names myths and legends that have been perpetuated in our society. Surely you or someone who knows someone who went to school with those twins Lemonjello and Orangejello. Every time I announce they’re not real I get emails saying “They are real! Read More
