Seasonal7 min read
Spooky-Adjacent Baby Names
Moonlight, ravens, old magic. Baby names that hint at the darker end of the aesthetic without crossing into costume territory.
8 April 2026
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Culture7 min read
Baby Names Nobody Else Has That Actually Work
You want a name nobody in your child's class will share, but you do not want a name that draws sceptical looks. Here is how to find both.
6 April 2026
Seasonal7 min read
Summer-Inspired Baby Names
Long days, warm light, wildflowers, and the sea. Summer gives us some of the loveliest names in any language.
6 April 2026
Seasonal7 min read
Baby Names for Christmas Babies
December babies get a particular wave of naming possibilities. Here is a full map, from the overtly festive to the quietly wintry.
6 April 2026
Culture7 min read
Baby Names That Age Well
The best test of a baby name is whether it still sounds right on a sixty-year-old. Here is what makes a name wear beautifully across a lifetime.
5 April 2026
Culture7 min read
Names Teachers Love and Hate
Ask any primary school teacher for a name they dread and they will answer without hesitation. Here is what they actually say, and why it matters less than you might fear.
4 April 2026
Culture7 min read
Your Baby's Name and Their Digital Footprint
Your child's name is the foundation of their online identity. Here is what parents can do now to give them a clean starting point.
4 April 2026
Culture7 min read
Baby Names That Work in Every Language
For families who travel, live abroad, or span more than one culture, some names do all the heavy lifting. Here are the ones that travel best.
4 April 2026
Culture7 min read
Baby Names Ruined by Pop Culture
Some perfectly good names have been rendered unusable by a single character, film, or viral moment. Here are the biggest casualties.
3 April 2026
Culture6 min read
Baby Names Now More Popular for Dogs
Bella, Max, Charlie, Lola. A surprising number of modern baby names now appear more often on pet tags than birth certificates.
3 April 2026
Culture8 min read
Literary Baby Names
From Austen to Tolkien, literature is one of the richest name sources parents can draw on. Here is a guided tour of names that bring their own stories with them.
1 April 2026
Culture8 min read
Mythology Baby Names from Around the World
Greek, Norse, Egyptian, Hindu, Celtic, Japanese. A tour of mythological names that have travelled well into modern usage.
1 April 2026
Tips7 min read
How to Pick an Unusual Name Without Regret
Unusual names can be wonderful. They can also wear thin. Here is how to tell the difference before you commit.
31 March 2026
Culture7 min read
Bridgerton Baby Names
Regency glamour has revived a whole constellation of names. Here are the Bridgerton favourites, and the ones that actually wear well off-screen.
31 March 2026
Tips6 min read
Handling Negative Reactions to Your Baby Name
Someone has pulled a face, or asked if you are sure, or bluntly told you the name is wrong. Here is how to respond without letting it unsettle your decision.
31 March 2026
Tips6 min read
First and Last Name Flow
Some first names sit beautifully with the family surname, and some create friction. Here is how to test the flow without relying on gut feel alone.
30 March 2026
Tips6 min read
The Google Test
Before you commit to a name, type it into a search engine. Here is what to look for, and what the results can tell you.
29 March 2026
Tips6 min read
The Pronunciation Test
If half the people in your child's life cannot say their name correctly, that is going to matter. Here is how to test for it before you commit.
29 March 2026
Tips6 min read
Avoiding Bad Initials and Other Practical Checks
The initials go on luggage tags, school books, and monogrammed towels. A ten-minute check now saves an ongoing low-grade embarrassment.
29 March 2026
Tips7 min read
Baby Names for Double-Barrelled Surnames
If your last name is already two names long, the first name has to work a little harder. Here is what helps, and what to avoid.
28 March 2026
Tips7 min read
Hyphenated Baby Names: The rules, pros, and headaches
Mary-Kate, Jean-Luc, Rose-Marie. Hyphenated first names look elegant on paper but come with a specific set of practical considerations.
27 March 2026
Tips7 min read
Can You Change a Baby's Name After Registration?
You registered the name, took the certificate home, and now it does not feel right. Here is what is actually possible, and how the process works in different countries.
26 March 2026
Tips7 min read
Changing a Child's Name by Deed Poll
Once the birth registration is locked, a deed poll is the usual UK route. Here is how it works, what it costs, and how other countries handle the same need.
26 March 2026
Naming Trends5 min read
One-Syllable Names: The Hidden Advantages
Kai. Max. Eve. Tess. Short names get dismissed as too simple. Here is what they actually give you that longer names cannot.
25 March 2026