Naming Trends6 min read
Rising Romance-Language Names
Matteo, Elena, Margaux, Luca. Names from Italy, Spain, and France are climbing across the English-speaking world. Here is the picture.
25 March 2026
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Naming Trends7 min read
What 2020s Naming Data Tells Us About 2030 Trends
The naming patterns now setting up for the next decade are visible in current birth records. Here is what the data shows.
25 March 2026
Tips7 min read
Popular vs Unique Names: The Pros, Cons, and Middle Ground
Should you choose a popular name your child will share with classmates, or something unique that stands alone? Here is an honest look at both, and the quiet middle ground most families end up in.
25 March 2026
Naming Trends7 min read
Vintage Names Past Their Peak (And What Is Replacing Them)
The vintage revival has been running for fifteen years. Some of the early movers are now saturated. Here is what is next.
24 March 2026
Naming Trends6 min read
The Rise of Three-Syllable Girl Names
Isabella. Amelia. Olivia. Seraphina. The three-syllable girl name has quietly taken over the top lists. Here is why.
23 March 2026
Naming Trends6 min read
Short Boy Names Making a Comeback
Leo, Max, Kai, Theo. After decades of long, elaborate boy names, the one and two-syllable names are returning.
23 March 2026
Naming Trends6 min read
Unisex Names That Are Actually Tipping Boy or Girl
Some unisex names are genuinely split. Others have quietly moved to one side. Here is what the current birth data actually shows.
23 March 2026
Naming Trends6 min read
The Surname-as-First-Name Trend in 2026
Parker, Kennedy, Sullivan, Emerson. The surname-as-first-name has quietly become one of the most durable trends of the decade.
23 March 2026
Culture6 min read
Scottish Naming: From Gaelic Roots to Modern Choices
Scotland has one of the oldest continuous naming traditions in Europe. Here is how it has evolved and which names are worth knowing.
22 March 2026
Culture7 min read
Hebrew Names Beyond the Obvious Choices
Hebrew naming has given the English-speaking world more names than almost any other single source. Here are some beyond the top ten.
22 March 2026
Culture6 min read
Italian Naming Customs for Modern Families
Italian names are famously musical, but the customs underneath them are worth understanding before you borrow one.
22 March 2026
Culture7 min read
Japanese Names: What Non-Japanese Families Should Know
Japanese naming is one of the most sophisticated traditions in the world. Here is what families outside Japan should understand before choosing.
22 March 2026
Culture6 min read
The Nordic Naming Tradition in 2026
Scandinavian names are everywhere right now. Here is what the tradition looks like at home and which names are travelling.
21 March 2026
Culture6 min read
How French Naming Laws Shape the Names You Hear
France used to have strict legal rules about what you could name your child. The rules loosened in 1993. The effects are still visible.
21 March 2026
Culture6 min read
Welsh Names That Travel Surprisingly Well
Wales has produced some of the most lyrical names in the English-speaking world. Here are the ones that work outside Wales.
21 March 2026
Meaning6 min read
Names Meaning New Beginnings
A name for a fresh start, a first child, a new chapter. Here are names across cultures that carry the idea of beginning.
20 March 2026
Culture7 min read
Irish Names Every Parent Should Consider
Ireland exports some of the most musical names in the world. Here is a considered list of Irish names that travel well and wear even better.
20 March 2026
Meaning6 min read
Names Meaning Beloved, Across Cultures
Amy, David, Habib, Priya. Every language has a word for beloved, and many of them become names. Here is the map.
18 March 2026
Meaning6 min read
The Meaning Behind Nature Names: More Than Just Pretty Words
Willow, Rowan, Aspen, Flora. Nature names are having a moment, but the meanings underneath them are worth knowing.
18 March 2026
Meaning6 min read
Ancient Names with Surprisingly Modern Meanings
Some of the oldest names in continuous use carry meanings that feel strikingly contemporary. Here are a handful worth a second look.
17 March 2026
Meaning7 min read
Virtue Names: What Carries Well and What Dates Quickly
Hope, Grace, Honour, Prudence. Virtue names have had several waves of popularity. Here is which ones work now and which do not.
17 March 2026
Meaning6 min read
Names Derived from Stars and Constellations
From Stella to Vega, from Altair to Lyra, the night sky has always been a source of names. Here is the astronomical family tree.
16 March 2026
Tips5 min read
How to Revisit a Name You Had Ruled Out
Sometimes the name you crossed off early turns out to be the one. Here is how to give it a second hearing without feeling silly.
15 March 2026
Tips6 min read
When to Lock In a Baby Name
Some parents decide the name by twelve weeks. Others meet the baby first. The timing of the decision matters more than the decision itself.
15 March 2026