When I was a girl growing up on Long Island, my dad and I were about the only country music fans I knew. I was obsessed with all things southern, and a bit of an anomaly in a part of the world where pizza, beaches, and Billy Joel reigned supreme. I even recall confessing to […]
Ah, sweet summertime. Once upon a time, the season brought the scent of tanning oil and feel of the hot sand under your feet. Now it brings always-hungry kids and a line around the block to get an iced coffee. For some of us, it also brings summer babies. Precious little bundles wrapped in muslin […]
You and your partner finally settled on a baby name after months of negotiating. But have you chosen a middle name yet? Sometimes choosing the right middle name for a baby is even harder than deciding on a first name. It has to blend nicely with the first name, plus your want it to meaningful, […]
If you picked a long first name for your baby or you have a long surname, a short middle name works best to break up the cadence. But if you want to look beyond the more traditional middle names like Ann, Lynn, Lee and James, you’ll find that there are plenty of more unique options. […]
If you’re like me, then you’ve been straight up glued to the internet this week as the world waited like an old school, sweaty-palmed, nervous, new dad in a waiting room, to hear the news of the royal birth. Moms and dads everywhere swooned when a pink-cheeked and obviously giddy Prince Harry gushed to the […]
These aren’t the trendy names, they’re the timeless favorites. Did your kid’s name, or yours, make the list?
Expecting a baby boy? The name search is one of the most exciting parts of planning for a new child in the family. Chinese boy names also work well for the middle spot, especially when paired with a longer Western name in the first position. Your baby boy will grow into the strength and power of […]
The biggest trends in baby names right now are beautiful sounding and unique choices. That’s why you don’t want to overlook baby names from the French language. Many are easy to pronounce and offer up cute nicknames, and most are unlikely to be super-popular when your tike heads to preschool in a few years. When […]
When selecting the perfect baby name, many parents look to family origins or the inspiration of a favorite place. Hawaiian names can often satisfy either or both of these goals. Perhaps one of the most uniquely cultured states in America, Hawaii has its own complex identity. The rich history of the island oasis of Hawaii […]
Consider these classic royal baby names for your little prince or princess.
If you’re not into cutesy, there are thousands of elegant girl names out there that will suit your future President, scientist, or Pulitzer Prize winner.
The best Mexican names are inspired by the country’s indigenous cultures like the Mayans and Quiché, as well as Spanish settlers.
