Tips7 min read
Sophia vs Sofia: The Real Difference Between Spelling-Twin Names
Sophia or Sofia? Aiden or Aidan? Hayley or Haylee? The choice matters more than parents think, and not for the reasons most articles tell you.
14 May 2026
Blog
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Tips7 min read
Honour-Naming a Grandparent Without Sounding Dated
You want to honour Norman or Maureen, but the name reads as mid-century. Five practical paths that preserve the meaning without the era-lock.
13 May 2026
Naming Trends7 min read
The Quiet Confidence of Three-Syllable Girls' Names
Isabella, Penelope, Genevieve, Aurelia. Three-syllable girls' names carry a particular kind of weight that shorter and longer names can't.
12 May 2026
Naming Trends7 min read
Boy Names That Sound Modern Without Being Invented
Caden, Hudson, Reid, Cole. The boy names that feel fresh in 2026 share three patterns. None of them require making something up.
11 May 2026
Tips7 min read
How to Test a Baby Name Before You Commit
Five practical tests that surface the real problems with a name shortlist before the birth certificate is signed.
10 May 2026
Naming Trends7 min read
Why Some Vintage Names Came Back and Others Didn't
Florence and Theodore made it back. Linda and Norman didn't. The difference comes down to four predictable patterns that any parent can check.
9 May 2026
Tips7 min read
Baby Names That Travel Well Across Borders
Names that work in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian without needing explanation. The international family's quiet shortlist.
8 May 2026
Tips7 min read
When You and Your Partner Disagree on a Name: A Practical Framework
Most couples disagree on baby names. Here is a framework that turns the disagreement from a stuck argument into a structured conversation with a real outcome.
7 May 2026
Tips7 min read
Sibling Names That Don't Compete: A Practical Guide
How to pair a second baby name with the first one without either sounding awkward, repetitive or stuck in the wrong register.
6 May 2026
Naming Trends7 min read
Two-Syllable Girl Names That Carry Real Weight in 2026
Eleanor and Charlotte are not the only options. The shorter two-syllable register is doing some of the most interesting work in modern girls' naming.
5 May 2026
Tips8 min read
Names That Age Well: A Practical Guide From Baby to Boardroom
The name on the birth certificate has to work in a nursery, a sixth-form, a job interview and a corner office. Here is how to pick one that does all four.
4 May 2026
Culture8 min read
Marvel Baby Names That Actually Work in 2026
Peter, Natasha, Stephen, Wanda. Marvel has quietly pushed dozens of real names into wider use. Which Marvel picks travel cleanly and which are now too marked.
3 May 2026
Seasonal6 min read
May-Born Baby Names: Names That Carry the Spring Light
May-born babies arrive at the brightest moment of the year. Here are the names that carry the spring light, from flower picks to month names.
2 May 2026
Naming Trends7 min read
The Case for One-Syllable Boy Names in 2026
Finn, Jude, Theo, Bear, Cole, Reid. One-syllable boys' names are doing more cultural work than any other shape in 2026. Here is why.
1 May 2026
Culture8 min read
US Presidential Baby Names: What 250 Years of First Names Tell Us
James, Andrew, Theodore, Lincoln, Madison, Reagan. Presidential first names and surnames have quietly shaped American baby naming for two and a half centuries.
30 April 2026
Culture8 min read
What Makes American Baby Naming Distinct in 2026
Surnames as first names, looser orthography, unisex willingness. American naming has its own grammar. Here is what travels and what doesn't.
29 April 2026
Culture7 min read
Welsh Baby Names: The Quiet Wave Behind the Irish Surge
Cillian and Niamh have led the Celtic revival. Welsh names are next. Rhys, Carys, Bryn and Eira are climbing without anyone naming the trend.
28 April 2026
Naming Trends7 min read
Place-Name Baby Names: Brooklyn, Paris and Geographic Firsts
Brooklyn, Paris, Florence and Kingston have moved from celebrity oddity to mainstream shortlist. Which place names work, and which still feel borrowed.
27 April 2026
Culture8 min read
Harry Potter Baby Names That Actually Work in 2026
Hermione, Luna, Lily and Arthur owe part of their modern popularity to the books. Which Potter names still work in 2026, and which are now too marked.
26 April 2026
Culture7 min read
German Baby Names: Strong, Crisp, and Quietly Returning
German names have spent a generation out of fashion. Now Maximilian, Greta and Otto are leading a quiet revival shaped by a clear sound and serious roots.
25 April 2026
Meaning7 min read
The Quiet Comeback of Baby Names That Mean Joy
Joy-meaning names are rising as parents look for warmth without cliché. A look at the most resonant picks and why they land in 2026.
24 April 2026
Naming Trends7 min read
Baby Names That Were Number One the Longest
Mary held the top spot for decades. Michael and John each had remarkable runs. Here is what it takes for a name to stay dominant.
22 April 2026
Naming Trends7 min read
Names Popular in Every Decade Since 1900
Most names come and go. A small handful have quietly stayed in the top tier through every decade of the last century.
22 April 2026
Naming Trends7 min read
The Most Popular Middle Names
Middle names follow their own rules. They are chosen for meaning, rhythm, and honour more than fashion. Here is what the data shows.
22 April 2026