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Names and Naming

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

White mother with baby named "Cherokee" - What is Name Appropriation?

What is Name Appropriation?

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. Read More

Popular Japanese Baby Names

Popular Japanese Baby Names

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. Read More

Hurricane Names 2022-2026

Hurricane Names 2022-2026

Heads up! Here is the list of assigned names for storms in the United States from 2022-2026 as chosen by the World Meteorological Association. You might want to avoid using these names for your baby, so they won’t be associated with a huge weather event. Read More

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30 Names from Norse Mythology

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. Most are familiar with the most well-known characters such as Thor and Loki, but there are many others to be inspired by! Read More

The background is a pattern of trees and the title is 50 forest themed baby names.

50 Forest Themed Baby Names

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. Read More

The background is outer space and the title is Star Wars baby names.

Star Wars Baby Names

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. Read More

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20 Happy Baby Names

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. Read More

The background has stars and a moon with the title 30 night sky baby names.

30 Night Sky Baby 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. Read More

The title says 25 names meaning brave

25 Names Meaning Brave

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? Read More

In the corners there are images of a hammer, a wrench, and a bow and arrow. The title is 60 occupational baby names.

60 Occupational Baby Names

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. Read More

Top Trending French Names

Top Trending French Names

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. Read More
There are illustrations of a Roman temple and a Roman soldier's helmet below the title 40 names from roman mythology.

40 Names from Roman Mythology

Roman mythology is an ancient group of myths created by the Roman people. While the collection of myths do have their own unique qualities, the Romans borrowed heavily from not only Greek mythology but mythologies from other cultures as well, such as the Etruscans. Read More

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40 Light Themed Names

Light has many positive associations, often related to the concept of morality. It has been used as a way to represent goodness, hope, purity, justice, and more. It’s no wonder that many people love the idea of a name meaning light! Read More

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