Psychology7 min read
Names and Identity
How much does a name shape the person who carries it? The research is surprisingly ambivalent, but the relationship is real.
18 April 2026
Blog
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Psychology7 min read
Why We Judge Baby Names
Everyone has opinions about other people's baby names, usually strong ones. Here is the psychology behind the reflex, and why it runs deep.
18 April 2026
Psychology7 min read
When You Love a Name That's Your Partner's Ex
You love the name. Your partner freezes when you say it. It was an ex. Here is how to navigate what is genuinely a difficult situation.
18 April 2026
Psychology8 min read
Does Your Name Affect Your Career?
Research says yes, but the effect is smaller and more specific than parents often fear. Here is what the evidence actually shows.
17 April 2026
Psychology7 min read
Why Naming Your Second Child Is Harder
The first name took six months. The second somehow takes nine and feels twice as hard. Here is the psychology behind it.
17 April 2026
Psychology7 min read
Decision Fatigue and Baby Names
Choosing a baby name is the largest decision of its kind most people ever make. Here is why it feels exhausting, and how to manage it.
16 April 2026
Psychology6 min read
The Anchoring Effect
The first name you hear in any conversation sets a reference point. Here is how anchoring shapes baby-name decisions and how to counter it.
16 April 2026
Culture7 min read
Turkish Baby Names
Turkish names often mean exactly what they say. From Deniz (sea) to Güneş (sun), they are direct, poetic, and unforgettable.
15 April 2026
Culture7 min read
Names That Exist in Multiple Cultures
Anna, David, Mia, Leo, Mariam. Some names have travelled so far that they belong equally to many languages at once.
15 April 2026
Culture7 min read
Nigerian Baby Names
From Yoruba to Igbo to Hausa, Nigerian naming traditions are among the most meaning-rich in the world. Each name is a sentence.
14 April 2026
Culture7 min read
Hawaiian Baby Names and Their Deep Meanings
Hawaiian names are rooted in the islands, the ocean, and centuries of family tradition. Here is a guide to the sounds, meanings, and considerations.
14 April 2026
Culture7 min read
Caribbean Baby Names
The Caribbean's naming traditions mix African, European, indigenous, and modern influences into something entirely its own.
14 April 2026
Culture7 min read
Polish Baby Names
Polish names are bold, deeply Slavic, and often carry the weight of saints and centuries. A guide for Polish families and anyone drawn to the tradition.
14 April 2026
Culture7 min read
Spanish Baby Names Beyond Maria and Carlos
Spanish naming is rich, regional, and endlessly musical. Beyond the names most English speakers know, there is a whole landscape worth exploring.
13 April 2026
Culture8 min read
Indian Baby Names
India's naming traditions are among the richest on earth, spanning Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Punjabi, and more. Here is an overview.
13 April 2026
Culture7 min read
Korean Baby Names and Their Beautiful Meanings
Korean names are composed of meaningful syllables drawn from Hanja characters. Here is how the system works and some of the loveliest choices.
13 April 2026
Culture7 min read
Persian Baby Names
Persian names are among the most lyrical in the world, rich with images of light, gardens, birds, and stars. Here is an overview.
13 April 2026
Seasonal7 min read
Flower Baby Names by Season
Snowdrops, peonies, sunflowers, chrysanthemums. Flower names are endless, and each season has its own palette.
12 April 2026
Seasonal8 min read
Baby Names Inspired by Each Birth Month
Every month has its own naming palette: its stones, flowers, gods, and traditions. Here is a month-by-month guide.
12 April 2026
Seasonal7 min read
Solstice and Equinox Baby Names
Midsummer, midwinter, spring balance, autumn turn. The astronomical year offers a quieter thematic source than the usual seasonal naming.
12 April 2026
Seasonal7 min read
Baby Names Based on Birthstones
Every month has its stone, and most stones have beautiful names attached. Here is the full set, with suggestions for each.
11 April 2026
Seasonal8 min read
Zodiac-Inspired Baby Names by Star Sign
From Leo's lions to Pisces' fish, each star sign carries a full set of mythological and thematic names. A tour through all twelve.
10 April 2026
Seasonal6 min read
Baby Names Meaning New Beginning
Arrival, dawn, first, renewal. A look at names across cultures that carry the feeling of a fresh start.
8 April 2026
Seasonal6 min read
Valentine's Day Baby Names
Love, hearts, roses, and the original Saint Valentine himself. Baby names for a mid-February arrival, or for any romantic.
8 April 2026