20 Roaring Twenties Names Making a Comeback

Back then, booze was taboo, flappers flocked the dance floors, Model Ts ruled the roads, women won the vote and gangsters were up to no good. Welcome to the Roaring Twenties! 

There are so many things this spirited decade in American history gave us. To this day, we’re crazy for jazz age music, sleek bobs, Chanel No. 5, even crossword puzzles. And now, along with debonaire mustaches and cloche hats, we’re becoming newly enamored with the names that flappers and their fellas wore proudly in that era.

20 Baby Names for Creative Girls and Boys

Your passion in life may be art, music, writing, crafting, acting, designing, decorating, cooking, or making really great animal shapes out of balloons, but it really doesn’t matter—all of us have a creative streak. And even if your baby isn’t the next Picasso, your little one can proudly wear a name that hints at artistic talents and an inventive spirit.

Baby Names Inspired by Poets

Poets are the people we dream of being. They are historians and interpreters, observers and activists, teachers and storytellers. They can shape politics, inspire masses, and spark movements. Without poets, our sense of the world would be very short-sighted. It’s no wonder that parents like to honor wordsmiths like these who enrich and explain our world.

20 Forgotten Victorian Names to Put on Your List

 While the Victorian era may evoke puffed sleeves and woolen waistcoats, modern parents in search of perfect names are clamoring for the sought-after “it” names from the mid-to-late 1800s. 

London, by John Atkinson Grimshaw

At the time, across-the-pond trends were common. England was peaceful during Queen Victoria’s reign … a name which spawned an entire era! Meanwhile, America was busy establishing its democracy during a bloody civil war. Americans borrowed elaborate fashions from England, as well as now-classic literature by Dickens, Thackeray and the Brontë sisters. Pioneers and prospectors were moving west in search of fortune, while average people were just trying to eat.

60 Colorful Baby Names for Every Style

Are color names truly a new trend? Not really. Parents have been inspired by the beautiful world around them for a long time. Between the floral names of the Victorian era and the beloved jewel names of the turn of the century, nature’s colors charmed parents quite some time ago.

20 Loveably Frumpy Names from the Good Old Days

Some of today’s most popular names are what we think of as old fashioned: Noah, Emma, Eva, and Henry were all favorites from the late 1800s. It’s in that spirit that some parents have branched out in search of something not just stylishly old, but rare and quirkily vintage. 

20 Masculine Names for Parents Who "Only Like Feminine Names"

I get it. The ultrasound revealed you're expecing a little bundle of boy, and you were thrilled. But underneath the excitement was a tiny voice whispering, "what on earth are we going to name a boy? All my favorites are better for a girl."

Laughing All the Way: Cheerful Baby Names

It's time for the last in my series on names inspired by the lyrics of Jingle Bells, and it's the perfect happy ending, one brought to us by the phrase "laughing all the way." Here are a few charming names with a joyful spirit that are sure to have you smiling all year long.

O'er the Fields We Go: Baby Names Inspired by Wide Open Spaces

The third part in my series based on the opening lyrics of Jingle Bells offers an impressive variety of names. They are beautiful choices inspired by the countryside, and while some feel like a laid-back nature name, others have a distinguished prim and proper flair. That's because lots of these names come from Old English, where the hills and valleys of the country became surnames that are proving to be an on-trend choice in given names today.

In a One-Horse Open Sleigh: Baby Names Inspired by Horses

The second part in my series based on the opening lyrics of Jingle Bells takes us to the countryside once again. These equine-inspired names herald from English, western, and exotic places, creating a group that is beautiful and full of variety. There is a surprising amount of names that pay homage to horses, and they are perfectly expressive for anyone who loves horses and wants to share that passion with their child.

Dashing Through the Snow: Snowy Baby Names

In case you're wondering, I do find it odd that this isn't the first time I've written about the song Jingle Bells. I promise, I'm not obsessed. It's just that Jingle Bells is so universal and apparently inspiring as a prime example of winter fun. Also, I have a toddler.

Pilgrim Baby Names

The roster of Mayflower passengers is quite inspiring if you love old-fashioned, classic, or virtue names. Embarking in 1620, parents from Delfshaven, Holland and London, England sailed the Atlantic at great risk in order to establish their faith in the New World. The names they chose for their children often reflected their beliefs, whether biblical or creative, and they are are a fascinating and inspiring group.

The First Thanksgiving at Plymouth by Jennie A. Brownscombe

Boy Meets Girl: Feminine Forms of Male Names in the Bible

One of my most popular posts is on biblical baby names of all kinds. It's a list full of classics, trendy options, and unusual names alike divided by gender. In that post, I discussed the fact that there are many more male names mentioned in the Bible than female names, and the list shows it. But there was one thing I left out: The gorgeous, endearing feminine forms of male names in the Bible.

My Top 20 Favorite Baby Names for Fall

I originally wrote this article for Baby Name Wizard and have tweaked it a bit for this blog. Enjoy!

This morning the temperature was in the 40s, and I did a little happy dance and ran to pull out my favorite pumpkin everything. I'm not only thinking autumn decor, clothes, foods, and smells, I'm thinking fall baby names. There's something especially inspiring about this time of year and names that celebrate the season are just as rich and lovely as those beautiful changing leaves.

Simply Adorable Baby Names for Boys

I wrote about adorable names for girls last week, and now it's time to uncover a few boys names fit for swaddling, cooing, and cuddling.

Simply Adorable Baby Names for Girls

Say it with me: Awww! You've found a simple little list of crazy cute names for girls. I wanted to keep this one as darling as the baby above (though that may be impossible) and easy peasy, since my real job (which I love, of course!) takes up quite a bit of my time.

Top 10 Favorite Horror-Movie Inspired Baby Names

An actual conversation between a friend's husband and a guy he didn't know very well, while watching a particularly disobedient kid at the playground:

Random Guy: "That kid should be named Damien, you know, after the evil kid in The Omen!"
Friend's Husband: "Um, that's my son's name."
Random Guy: "Oh. Sorry."

Troublemaker Names

Lookout, world! The trend of using nicknames as given names means we have some troublemakers on our hands. But don't worry, these names are given in affection and won't actually turn your little boy into a troublemaker. He'll do that all on his own.

The Most Classic Boys' Names of All Time

Wouldn't it be nice if you could find the perfect boy's name that fits like a glove and always sounds great? Maybe you're not into some of the latest name trends. Or maybe you like a variety of naming styles, including classic names. I completely understand! That's why I looked high and low for boys' names that have a long history of use in America that is fairly steady, without any volatile changes in popularity. Some are more popular than others right now, but they are all still showing plenty of life. They will always feel familiar, reliable, friendly, and traditional.

The Most Classic Girls' Names of All Time

There’s nothing like watching a classic movie, cruising in a classic car, or bearing a classic name that never goes out of style. I'm lucky enough to have a name from this list, and I have to say it's nice to know my name will never sound dated. I looked high and low for similar names that have a long history of use in the US that is fairly steady, without any volatile changes in popularity. Some are more popular than others right now, but they are all still showing plenty of life. These lovely girls' names are familiar, reliable, friendly, and traditional.