Sep. 4, 2025

Baby Names

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Add Baby Spice To The List, Too
By Samantha Darby

23 Baby Names Inspired By Millennial Pop Culture That Weirdly Hold Up

We see you, Penny Proud.

Gloria Stuart as Rose Calvert, Old Rose, in 'Titanic.'
Grandma Jennifer

Bad News, Jessica: Gen Z Wrote This List Of “Old Lady Names”

Gen X and millennial women, we’re about to ruin your day...

Mother cares for infant son
They're perfect

These 29 Baby Names Sound Good In English & Spanish

For bilingual families who want the sounds and meanings to translate.

So freakin' sweet

26 Meaningful Baby Boy Names For Your Little Blessing

Kind, brave, wise — that’s what’s in a name, actually.

A mother with tattoos holding her newborn baby outdoors with a suburban house in the background
No Johns Or Janes Here

16 Gen Z-Inspired Baby Names That Are All Vibes, No Logic

We love you little weirdos.

Last Names

50 Cuban Last Names As Vibrant & Diverse As This Island Country

90+ Southern Last Names As Charming As The Region Itself

70+ Canadian Last Names That Pay Tribute To The Land Of Maple

105+ Czech Last Names & Their Interesting Meanings

75+ Romanian Last Names & Their Historic Origins

70+ Australian Last Names That Will Make You Want To See Sydney

80+ Spanish Last Names That'll Take You To Your Nearest Tapas Bar

115 Classy British Last Names That'll Make You Want To See Big Ben

80+ Jewish Last Names That'll Have You Toasting "L'Chaim"

70+ Popular And Classic French Last Names That Scream 'Ooh La La'

50+ Popular Irish Last Names To Connect You To Your Inner Paddy

These First Names That Come From Last Names Are All The Naming Inspo You Need

The Name Game

Add Baby Spice To The List, Too
By Samantha Darby

23 Baby Names Inspired By Millennial Pop Culture That Weirdly Hold Up

We see you, Penny Proud.

Oops! They're Doing It Again!
By Jamie Kenney

Millennial Parents Are Bringing Back '90s Baby Names

Generation Beta is basically a ‘90s reboot — in baby names at least.

Aiden/Aidan/Aidin/Aydyn
By Jamie Kenney

When You Combine Alternate Spellings, These Are The *Real* Top Baby Names

If you thought Aiden had fallen by the wayside, think again...

They're perfect
By Katie McPherson

These 29 Baby Names Sound Good In English & Spanish

For bilingual families who want the sounds and meanings to translate.

step aside
By Katie McPherson

46 Main Character Baby Names That Sound Absolutely Magnetic

Like yes, I do want to know everything about Otto and Suki.

So Many Baby Masons
By Samantha Darby

The Kardashians Have Started A Lot Of Trends, But None Like Kourtney’s

This isn’t about hourglass figures. She’s the baby name queen.

Can You Dig It?
By Samantha Darby

27 Retro Baby Names From The ‘70s & ‘80s We Need To Bring Back

A baby girl named Nancy? I mean, come on.

Can we ban Jru tho?
By Katie McPherson

60 Baby Names Banned In Other Countries That Are Popular In The U.S.

Some of America’s most popular picks simply wouldn’t fly overseas.

Dibs on vesta
By Katie McPherson

25 Romantasy Baby Names Actually Being Used In The U.S.

Your preschooler is going to have a best friend named Azriel.

*wistful sigh*
By Katie McPherson

23 Safe Haven Baby Names, From Avalon To Solace

They’re soft and soothing and just so perfect.

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