Psychology7 min read
When Partners Disagree on a Baby Name
You love the name. They hate it. Here is a step-by-step way through the deadlock, drawn from couples counsellors and naming research.
9 March 2026
Blog
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Culture7 min read
Why Some Names Go Extinct: The Rise and Fall of a Name
Why names disappear, overassociation, sound shift, stigma, generational churn, and why some revive. Real examples across three centuries.
4 March 2026
Psychology6 min read
The Halo Effect: How a Name Shapes First Impressions
Psychologists have studied name bias for decades. Here is what the research actually says, and how much it should influence your shortlist.
4 March 2026
Culture8 min read
How Biblical Names Travelled the World
The journey of Biblical names through Greek, Latin, and vernacular translation, why John has 50 forms, what the original meanings are, and which names never left Hebrew.
2 March 2026
Culture9 min read
A Short History of American Given Names
How American naming evolved, Puritan virtues, presidential fashions, immigration waves, 20th-century invention, and the modern cross-cultural era.
1 March 2026
Culture8 min read
A Short History of Irish Gaelic Names
How Irish names evolved, pre-Christian sagas, monastic saint names, centuries of suppression, 20th-century revival, global spread.
1 March 2026
Culture9 min read
A Short History of English Given Names
How English naming traditions formed, Germanic roots, Norman overlay, Biblical revival, Victorian romance, and the modern open market.
28 February 2026
Tips8 min read
US Baby Naming Laws
A plain-English guide to US baby naming laws, state-by-state limits, character restrictions, name-change rules, and what actually gets refused.
27 February 2026
Tips6 min read
Registering a Baby's Name in the US
The full process for registering a newborn's name in the US, hospital paperwork, Social Security, deadlines, late registration, and name-change options.
27 February 2026
Culture7 min read
Banned Baby Names in Europe
A tour of European naming laws, from strict approval lists in Iceland and Denmark to permissive rules in the UK and Ireland. What is banned, and why.
27 February 2026
Seasonal7 min read
Winter Baby Names: Crisp, Luminous Choices
Names for winter babies, from the obvious (Eira, Frost, Noelle) to the quietly beautiful (Kirsi, Takara, Wynter). A global guide by theme.
26 February 2026
Culture7 min read
How to Pronounce Hebrew Baby Names: A Parent's Guide
Eliana, Asher, Noam, Yael. A guide to Hebrew name pronunciation, including the throaty sounds that rarely survive into English use and which ones matter.
25 February 2026
Seasonal6 min read
Spring Baby Names: Bloom, Light, and Fresh Starts
Names that capture the mood of a spring arrival: April, Aviv, Vera, Primrose. A curated look at spring-themed baby names and how to choose one.
25 February 2026
Seasonal7 min read
Autumn Baby Names: Warm, Rich Choices
Names that carry the colours, harvest, and mood of autumn, from obvious picks like Hazel and Rowan to quieter finds like Ember, Ashel, and Marigold.
25 February 2026
Culture7 min read
How to Pronounce Japanese Baby Names: A Parent's Guide
Haruki, Yuki, Aiko, Sora. A primer on Japanese name pronunciation, including how to get the vowels right and why Japanese is more forgiving than it looks.
24 February 2026
Culture8 min read
How to Pronounce Irish Baby Names: A Parent's Guide
Saoirse, Niamh, Caoimhe, Tadhg. A friendly guide to Irish name pronunciation, with phonetic spellings and the reasoning behind the unfamiliar letters.
23 February 2026
Culture7 min read
How to Pronounce Welsh Baby Names: A Parent's Guide
Rhys, Ffion, Eilwen, Cerys. A warm walkthrough of Welsh name pronunciation, double letters, and the musical consistency of the language.
23 February 2026
Culture7 min read
How to Pronounce Scottish Baby Names: A Parent's Guide
Eilidh, Iona, Cailean, Hamish. A guide to Scottish Gaelic pronunciation for parents, with the small handful of rules that make every name readable.
23 February 2026
Naming Trends8 min read
50 Unique Girl Names That Stand Out
Looking for a unique girl's name? These 50 picks are rare enough to feel distinctive but substantial enough to wear for life. Organised by style.
22 February 2026
Meaning5 min read
Baby Names That Mean Peace: Calm, Serene and Tranquil Names
Looking for a baby name that means peace? Here are the most beautiful choices from every origin, for boys, girls and gender-neutral.
22 February 2026
Tips6 min read
How to Honour Family Without Direct Copying
Want to honour a grandparent or relative in your baby's name without using the same name directly? Here are the most thoughtful ways.
22 February 2026
Meaning6 min read
Baby Names That Mean Brave or Warrior
Looking for a baby name that means brave, bold or warrior? Here are the strongest picks from every origin, for boys, girls and beyond.
21 February 2026
Naming Trends8 min read
50 Unique Boy Names You Haven't Heard Before
Looking for a truly unique boy's name? These 50 picks are rare enough to stand out but still feel wearable. Organised by style.
21 February 2026
Tips5 min read
The 10-Point Baby Name Research Checklist
Before you commit to a baby name, run it through these ten checks. A short list that can save years of second-guessing.
21 February 2026