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Names and Naming

Looking for some name inspo? Browse through our curated name lists and articles about names and naming.

Baby Name Trends by U.S. State

Baby Name Trends by State 2023

Naming conventions and trends can vary by geographical area, depending on its population, culture mix, immigration trends, and percentage of indiginous people. After reviewing the current popular names data by State from the U.S. Social Security office of the Actuary, we’ve made some interesting observations! Read More

Names from Twilight

Twilight Names

Names from the Twilight series of novels and movies have stood the test of time, still ranking in the U.S. Baby Name charts since the release of the first of the series in 2005. In fact, author Stephenie Meyer, just might have started the “old fashioned” baby name trend that began around that time, since the vampire characters were over a century old. Read More

Hunger Games Names with Mockingjay Medallion

Hunger Games Names

If you’re a Hunger Games fan as much as I am, you might want to consider some Hunger Games Character Names if and when you’re choosing a name for your baby…or pet, or gaming characters! As we approach the release of the new Hunger Games prequel film, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, I’m reminded of how whimsical and appropriate the character names are from the Hunger Games novels by author Suzanne Collins. Read More

A Boy Named Allison title page with happy boy putting his arms up in a strong position.

A Boy Named Allison

Leading up to the birth of our first son, Chloe (my girlfriend at the time) and I struggled to find the perfect name. After weeks of back and forth, we finally agreed on “Keats,” in honor of Chloe’s favorite grandmother and my favorite poet. Read More

200 African Baby Names

200+ African Baby Names, Meanings, and Origins

Looking to your roots for name inspo? Our baby name researchers dive into the rich tapestry of African cultures to unveil a treasure trove of over 200 unique names from African culture. From the mesmerizing landscapes of Morocco to the vibrant culture of Kenya, Africa’s diverse heritage has blessed the world with an abundance of captivating monikers. Read More

100+ Goddess Names for Girls

100+ Goddess Names for Girls

Many parents are looking to instill strength and power into their baby girl’s name. That’s why they often turn to ancient goddess names or celestial names for their babies. These names can come from Greek Goddess names to Roman Goddess names to Norse Goddess names, as welll as other cultures who revere mythological names. Read More

Painted portrait of Wm Shakespeare

Shakespeare Names

William Shakespeare wrote the famous line “What is in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Old Will loved to use unique names and even created some of his own. Here are the most popular Shakespeare names categorized by play. Read More

taylor swift name inspiration

All of the Names from Taylor Swift Songs

Taylor Swift, born Taylor Alison Swift, is notorious for singing about real people— from love interests to family members and childhood friends. Listen to any of her albums, and you’ll find that several songs include mentions of first names in the lyrics, sometimes referencing real people, other times giving the song a character whose story the lyrics tell. Read More

Names from Black History

Names from Black History

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. Read More

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