Showing posts with label Celebrity Baby Names. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Celebrity Baby Names. Show all posts
September 21, 2015
Celebrity Babies of 2015: Summer Season
Fall is almost upon us, and that means it's time to wrap up celebrity baby names for the past three months. Included are the baby's birthday, parents' names and the baby's first and middle name (if available). Announcements are still trickling in, and as they do I will update this post. A few words of commentary—in the form of celebrity name awards—are below the list!
June 22, 2015
Celebrity Baby Names of 2015: Spring Season
Included are the baby's birthday, parents' names and the baby's first and middle name (if available). Announcements are still trickling in, and as they do I will update this post. A few words of commentary—in the form of celebrity name awards—are below the list!
March 23, Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent: Poppy
March 25, Molly Sims and Scott Stuber: Scarlett May
March 28, Coco Rocha and James Conran: Ioni James
April 1, Paul W.S. Anderson and Milla Jovovich: Dashiel Edan
April 1: Jason Mewes and Jordan Monsanto: Logan Lee
April 13, Dylan Lauren and Paul Arrouet: TWINS Cooper Blue (boy) and Kingsley Rainbow (girl)
April 23, Donald Faison and CaCee Cobb: Wilder Frances
April 24, Owain Yeoman and Gigi Yallouz Yeoman: Ever Belle
May 11, Haylie Duff and Matt Rosenberg: Ryan Ava
May 27, Kim Spradlin Wolfe: August Jane
May 27, Andrea Canning and Tony Bancroft: Elle Corbin
May 29, Macklemore and Tricia Davis: Sloane Ava Simone
May 30, Maci Bookout: Jayde Carter
June 4, Ludacris and Eudoxie Mbouguiyengue: Cadence Gaëlle
June 13, Lisa and Jack Osbourne: Andy Rose
March 24, Sam Worthington and Lara Bingle: Rocket Zot
March 31, Elspeth and Reid Scott: Conrad
April 2, Kelly Stables and Kurt Patino: Kellen William
April 4, Rachael Leigh Cook and Daniel Gillies: Theodore Vigo Sullivan
April 11, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel: Silas Randall
April 14, Kimora Lee Simmons and Tim Leissner: Wolfe
April 13, Dylan Lauren and Paul Arrouet: TWINS Cooper Blue (boy) and Kingsley Rainbow (girl)
April 14, Donovan Leitch and Libby Mintz: Donovan Evers
May, Miranda and Terrence Howard: Qirin Love Howard
May 15, Claire Coffee and Chris Thile: Calvin Eugene
May 18, Bode Miller and Morgan Beck Miller: Nash Skan
May 18, Samantha and Kyle Busch: Brexton Locke
May 23, Scott Porter and Kelsey Mayfield Porter: McCoy Lee
May 29, Marisa Miller and Griffin Guess: Grayson Lee Bazyl
April 30, Alfonso and Angela Ribeiro: Anders Reyn
June 1, Bethany Hamilton and Adam Dirks: Tobias
June 8, Theo Rossi and Meghan McDermott: Kane Alexander
June 13, Alexandra Reeve Givens and Garren Givens: Christopher Russel
June 17, Alec and Hilaria Baldwin: Rafael Thomas
Spring 2015
Top Stereotypical Celebrity Name
Names that give celebs a reputation for using wild or odd names.
Australian power couple Sam Worthington, actor best known for the lead in Avatar, and his wife, model Lara Bingle, went bold with their baby's name. Very bold. It's the kind of name I picture on a friendly cartoon alien designed by Disney. The combination of the first and middle name is what puts this one over the edge for me, into the realm of, well, outer space. There were 13 boys given the name Rocket last year, so maybe I just need to broaden my horizons...I crack myself up.
WINNER: Rocket Zot
Top Trendy Names
Names that are becoming a hit with celebs and not-so-famous parents alike.
WINNERS: Scarlett, Grayson
Most Classic Name
Classic names that no one pays attention to because they aren't wild enough.
Funny story. Usually finding a classic name is very easy—I simply look for names that have the most consistent use over time. This season, there are a few that may feel like classics but are actually closer to what I'd describe as trendy or a period-revival name...in short, there's not a classic name in sight.
WINNERS: Traditional names Theodore and Tobias are as close as it comes!
Best Intriguing Name
A name that is a little surprising, in a nice way.
The Scandinavian form of Andrew, Anders has a trend-worthy sound even though it's just barely begun to get some attention. It may be rare, but it's not unfamiliar, making it a pleasant little surprise.
WINNER: Anders
Newest Celebrity Trend
An interesting trend showing up in this season's names, whether or not it's a trend on a large scale.
This season happens to highlight traditionally male-leaning names in the girls' section.
WINNERS: Dashiel, Logan, Kingsley, Wilder, Ryan, August, Andy
Honorable Mention: girls' middle names James, Corbin, and Carter
Personal Favorite
My own choice for best names. What's yours?
WINNER: Theodore Vigo Sullivan
Share Your Thoughts
No matter what the style, we all love dishing about the name choices of the rich and famous. Please share your opinions in the comments!
Baby Girls
March 23, Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent: Poppy
March 25, Molly Sims and Scott Stuber: Scarlett May
March 28, Coco Rocha and James Conran: Ioni James
April 1, Paul W.S. Anderson and Milla Jovovich: Dashiel Edan
April 1: Jason Mewes and Jordan Monsanto: Logan Lee
April 13, Dylan Lauren and Paul Arrouet: TWINS Cooper Blue (boy) and Kingsley Rainbow (girl)
April 23, Donald Faison and CaCee Cobb: Wilder Frances
April 24, Owain Yeoman and Gigi Yallouz Yeoman: Ever Belle
May 11, Haylie Duff and Matt Rosenberg: Ryan Ava
May 27, Kim Spradlin Wolfe: August Jane
May 27, Andrea Canning and Tony Bancroft: Elle Corbin
May 29, Macklemore and Tricia Davis: Sloane Ava Simone
May 30, Maci Bookout: Jayde Carter
June 4, Ludacris and Eudoxie Mbouguiyengue: Cadence Gaëlle
June 13, Lisa and Jack Osbourne: Andy Rose
Baby Boys
March 24, Sam Worthington and Lara Bingle: Rocket Zot
March 31, Elspeth and Reid Scott: Conrad
April 2, Kelly Stables and Kurt Patino: Kellen William
April 4, Rachael Leigh Cook and Daniel Gillies: Theodore Vigo Sullivan
April 11, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel: Silas Randall
April 14, Kimora Lee Simmons and Tim Leissner: Wolfe
April 13, Dylan Lauren and Paul Arrouet: TWINS Cooper Blue (boy) and Kingsley Rainbow (girl)
April 14, Donovan Leitch and Libby Mintz: Donovan Evers
May, Miranda and Terrence Howard: Qirin Love Howard
May 15, Claire Coffee and Chris Thile: Calvin Eugene
May 18, Bode Miller and Morgan Beck Miller: Nash Skan
May 18, Samantha and Kyle Busch: Brexton Locke
May 23, Scott Porter and Kelsey Mayfield Porter: McCoy Lee
May 29, Marisa Miller and Griffin Guess: Grayson Lee Bazyl
April 30, Alfonso and Angela Ribeiro: Anders Reyn
June 1, Bethany Hamilton and Adam Dirks: Tobias
June 8, Theo Rossi and Meghan McDermott: Kane Alexander
June 13, Alexandra Reeve Givens and Garren Givens: Christopher Russel
June 17, Alec and Hilaria Baldwin: Rafael Thomas
Top Stereotypical Celebrity Name
Names that give celebs a reputation for using wild or odd names.
Australian power couple Sam Worthington, actor best known for the lead in Avatar, and his wife, model Lara Bingle, went bold with their baby's name. Very bold. It's the kind of name I picture on a friendly cartoon alien designed by Disney. The combination of the first and middle name is what puts this one over the edge for me, into the realm of, well, outer space. There were 13 boys given the name Rocket last year, so maybe I just need to broaden my horizons...I crack myself up.
WINNER: Rocket Zot
Top Trendy Names
Names that are becoming a hit with celebs and not-so-famous parents alike.
WINNERS: Scarlett, Grayson
Most Classic Name
Classic names that no one pays attention to because they aren't wild enough.
Funny story. Usually finding a classic name is very easy—I simply look for names that have the most consistent use over time. This season, there are a few that may feel like classics but are actually closer to what I'd describe as trendy or a period-revival name...in short, there's not a classic name in sight.
WINNERS: Traditional names Theodore and Tobias are as close as it comes!
Best Intriguing Name
A name that is a little surprising, in a nice way.
The Scandinavian form of Andrew, Anders has a trend-worthy sound even though it's just barely begun to get some attention. It may be rare, but it's not unfamiliar, making it a pleasant little surprise.
WINNER: Anders
Newest Celebrity Trend
An interesting trend showing up in this season's names, whether or not it's a trend on a large scale.
This season happens to highlight traditionally male-leaning names in the girls' section.
WINNERS: Dashiel, Logan, Kingsley, Wilder, Ryan, August, Andy
Honorable Mention: girls' middle names James, Corbin, and Carter
Personal Favorite
My own choice for best names. What's yours?
WINNER: Theodore Vigo Sullivan
Share Your Thoughts
No matter what the style, we all love dishing about the name choices of the rich and famous. Please share your opinions in the comments!
May 4, 2015
Princess Charlotte of Cambridge
It's official! The Princess is here and her name is perfection. She's fourth in line to the throne and officially bears three names: Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. Let's break those three beautiful names down, shall we?
Princess Charlotte's first name is in honor of her grandfather Charles, the Prince of Wales. It's the perfect way to honor him, it's elegant, darling, royal, and English (by way of French). Go back in time with me to my original feature post on this name:
The name Charlotte, a feminine form of the name Charles, gained fame in England after Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III, brought the name to royal status. Queen Charlotte was a patron of the arts and supported both Bach, who was also her music teacher, and Mozart, who dedicated an opus to her. She was known for her art exhibitions and humanitarian efforts, and her name became a very attractive choice among parents in Great Britain and across Europe. In America, a city was named after her, and Charlotte is now the largest city in North Carolina.Her middle name, Elizabeth, is in honor of the Queen, Elizabeth II, the princess' great-grandmother. Elizabeth is also in honor of Kate's mother, Carole Elizabeth, who passed her middle name on to Kate as well. Using Elizabeth is a sweet family tradition for Kate, and she must have been proud to pass it on to her daughter. Here's a little more info from my original post on this name:
Quite possibly the most classic female name of all time, Elizabeth has an impressive history with thousands of years of renown. It was the name of at least 14 different European queens, including the current Queen of England. It was the name of John the Baptist's mother in the Bible. It has represented princesses, empresses, and saints.The princess' second middle name, Diana, is in honor of her late grandmother, Diana, Princess of Wales. It's a name from ancient Roman mythology as the goddess of the moon and of hunting. Because she was also known to be the virgin goddess of women and childbirth, poets would use the goddess Diana in reference to the virgin Queen, Elizabeth I.
Popularity
In England, this name will be very well received. Even though new name stats are due out this week, I can say with confidence that in the US, we are all enamored with the Princess' full name as well.
The name Charlotte is currently ranked at #11 and is rising in popularity.
The name Elizabeth is currently ranked at #10 and is holding steady in popularity.
The name Diana is currently ranked at #270 and is falling in popularity.
This is quite a bit different than the impression the name George left on us. The Princess' name is likely going to be a top 10 name in the US once new stats are revealed for 2014. It's very popular, and it will strike people as beautiful and classic.
All three of the Princess' names are honor names. They are very sentimental, and while Diana in particular may be the least popular, it's probably the most touching. It doesn't take a name expert to declare that this little Princess' name is a big hit, and exactly the kind of name we were all hoping for.
March 25, 2015
Celebrity Baby Names of 2015: Winter Season
Included are the baby's birthday, parents' names and the baby's first and middle name (if available). For the winter season I'm including babies born at the end of December 2014 as well. Announcements are still trickling in, and as they do I will update this post. A few words of commentary—in the form of celebrity name awards—are below the list!
January, Kevin James and Steffiana de la Cruz: Sistine Sabella
January 5, Nick and Vanessa Lachey: Brooklyn Elisabeth
January 13, Vanessa Carlton and John McCauley: Sidney Aoibheann
January 15, Ali Larter and Hayes MacArthur: Vivienne Margaret
January 29, Eli and Abby Manning: Caroline Olivia
February, Elizabeth Smart and Matthew Gilmour: Chloe
February 4, Jenna Wolfe and Stephanie Gosk: Quinn Lily
February 17, Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Catriona McGinn: Lachlyn Hope
February 25, Leonor Varela and Lucas Akoskin: Luna Mae
February 26, Robyn Lawley and Everest Schmidt: Ripley Dorothy
March, Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton: Edith Vivian Patricia
March 1, Sarah Shahi and Steve Howey: TWINS Violet Moon (girl) and Knox Blue (boy)
March 13, Marla Sokoloff and Alec Puro: Olive Mae
March 16, Vin Diesel and Paloma Jiménez: Pauline
December 27, Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys: Genesis Ali
December 28, Rider Strong and Alexandra Baretto: Indigo “Indy”
January 10, Sonequa Martin-Green and Kenric Green: Kenric Justin II
January 15, Jennifer Hoffman Fowler and Ryan Fowler: Logan Ryan
January 15, Renee Oteri Maynard and Bracy Maynard: Jax Bracy
January 19, Paulina Gretzky and Dustin Johnson: Tatum
January 25, Chris O’Dowd and Dawn O’Porter: Art
January 25, Stanley Tucci and Felicity Blunt: Matteo Oliver
January 28, Beverley Mitchell and Michael Cameron: Hutton Michael
January 29, Shakira and Gerard Piqué: Sasha
February 11, Liv Tyler and David Gardner: Sailor Gene
February 15, Eric and Katherine Church: Tennessee Hawkins "Hawk"
February 27, Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher: Isaiah Michael
February 28, Sara Gilbert and Linda Perry: Rhodes Emilio
March 1, Sarah Shahi and Steve Howey: TWINS Violet Moon (girl) and Knox Blue (boy)
March 19, Jessica Paré and John Kastner: Blues Anthony
March 17, Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher: Montgomery Moses Brian
March 20, Noureen DeWulf and Ryan Miller: Bodhi Ryan
Winter 2015
It would be cheating to include the birth of daughter Poppy to the Brent-Berkus family, but that name definitely grabbed my attention! I recently included Poppy in a list of unusual floral names for girls written for Baby Name Wizard. I'll have more on Poppy for my Spring 2015 post.
I was also a little too late to mention Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard's daughter Delta, though you can read the funny story of their name choice here. (Or was I?) Now, on to the awards!
Top Stereotypical Celebrity Name
Names that give celebs a reputation for using wild or odd names.
It's a very musical name that's sure to raise a few eyebrows. Canadian couple Jessica Paré and John Kastner are in acting and music, respectively, though Kastner performs punk, not blues.
WINNER: Blues Anthony
Top Trendy Names
Names that are becoming a hit with celebs and not-so-famous parents alike.
WINNERS: Luna, Jax
Most Classic Name
Classic names that no one pays attention to because they aren't wild enough.
WINNER: Caroline Olivia
Best Intriguing Name
A name that is a little surprising, in a nice way.
I adore the reference to the Sistine Chapel, residence of the Pope bearing Michelangelo's handiwork and most famous fresco, The Creation of Adam. Her middle name, Sabella, is pure gold, a variation of Isabella that has echoes of Steffiana's name and adds irresistible alliteration. (Sylvester Stallone's daughter Sistine takes advantage of the S-factor too.)
WINNER: Sistine Sabella
Newest Trend
An interesting trend showing up in this season's names, whether or not it's a trend on a large scale.
This season happens to highlight contemporary choices for boys. There were only 2 or 3 exceptions to this otherwise full-fledged modern group.
WINNERS: Indigo, Jax, Tatum, Hutton, Sailor, Tennessee ("Hawk"), Knox, Blues, Montgomery, and Bodhi
Most Moving Name
Vin Diesel and Paloma Jiménez chose to honor the memory of actor Paul Walker with the name of their little girl. In an interview with the TODAY Show's Natalie Morales, Diesel said,
Personal Favorite
My own choice for best names. What's yours?
You saw this coming, didn't you?
WINNER: Sistine Sabella
Share Your Thoughts
No matter what the style, we all love critiquing the name choices of the rich and famous. Please share your opinions in the comments!
Baby Girls
January, Kevin James and Steffiana de la Cruz: Sistine Sabella
January 5, Nick and Vanessa Lachey: Brooklyn Elisabeth
January 13, Vanessa Carlton and John McCauley: Sidney Aoibheann
January 15, Ali Larter and Hayes MacArthur: Vivienne Margaret
January 29, Eli and Abby Manning: Caroline Olivia
February, Elizabeth Smart and Matthew Gilmour: Chloe
February 4, Jenna Wolfe and Stephanie Gosk: Quinn Lily
February 17, Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Catriona McGinn: Lachlyn Hope
February 25, Leonor Varela and Lucas Akoskin: Luna Mae
February 26, Robyn Lawley and Everest Schmidt: Ripley Dorothy
March, Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton: Edith Vivian Patricia
March 1, Sarah Shahi and Steve Howey: TWINS Violet Moon (girl) and Knox Blue (boy)
March 13, Marla Sokoloff and Alec Puro: Olive Mae
March 16, Vin Diesel and Paloma Jiménez: Pauline
Baby Boys
December 27, Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys: Genesis Ali
December 28, Rider Strong and Alexandra Baretto: Indigo “Indy”
January 10, Sonequa Martin-Green and Kenric Green: Kenric Justin II
January 15, Jennifer Hoffman Fowler and Ryan Fowler: Logan Ryan
January 15, Renee Oteri Maynard and Bracy Maynard: Jax Bracy
January 19, Paulina Gretzky and Dustin Johnson: Tatum
January 25, Chris O’Dowd and Dawn O’Porter: Art
January 25, Stanley Tucci and Felicity Blunt: Matteo Oliver
January 28, Beverley Mitchell and Michael Cameron: Hutton Michael
January 29, Shakira and Gerard Piqué: Sasha
February 11, Liv Tyler and David Gardner: Sailor Gene
February 15, Eric and Katherine Church: Tennessee Hawkins "Hawk"
February 27, Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher: Isaiah Michael
February 28, Sara Gilbert and Linda Perry: Rhodes Emilio
March 1, Sarah Shahi and Steve Howey: TWINS Violet Moon (girl) and Knox Blue (boy)
March 19, Jessica Paré and John Kastner: Blues Anthony
March 17, Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher: Montgomery Moses Brian
March 20, Noureen DeWulf and Ryan Miller: Bodhi Ryan
It would be cheating to include the birth of daughter Poppy to the Brent-Berkus family, but that name definitely grabbed my attention! I recently included Poppy in a list of unusual floral names for girls written for Baby Name Wizard. I'll have more on Poppy for my Spring 2015 post.
I was also a little too late to mention Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard's daughter Delta, though you can read the funny story of their name choice here. (Or was I?) Now, on to the awards!
Top Stereotypical Celebrity Name
Names that give celebs a reputation for using wild or odd names.
It's a very musical name that's sure to raise a few eyebrows. Canadian couple Jessica Paré and John Kastner are in acting and music, respectively, though Kastner performs punk, not blues.
WINNER: Blues Anthony
Top Trendy Names
Names that are becoming a hit with celebs and not-so-famous parents alike.
WINNERS: Luna, Jax
Most Classic Name
Classic names that no one pays attention to because they aren't wild enough.
WINNER: Caroline Olivia
Best Intriguing Name
A name that is a little surprising, in a nice way.
I adore the reference to the Sistine Chapel, residence of the Pope bearing Michelangelo's handiwork and most famous fresco, The Creation of Adam. Her middle name, Sabella, is pure gold, a variation of Isabella that has echoes of Steffiana's name and adds irresistible alliteration. (Sylvester Stallone's daughter Sistine takes advantage of the S-factor too.)
WINNER: Sistine Sabella
Newest Trend
An interesting trend showing up in this season's names, whether or not it's a trend on a large scale.
This season happens to highlight contemporary choices for boys. There were only 2 or 3 exceptions to this otherwise full-fledged modern group.
WINNERS: Indigo, Jax, Tatum, Hutton, Sailor, Tennessee ("Hawk"), Knox, Blues, Montgomery, and Bodhi
Most Moving Name
Vin Diesel and Paloma Jiménez chose to honor the memory of actor Paul Walker with the name of their little girl. In an interview with the TODAY Show's Natalie Morales, Diesel said,
"There's no other person that I was thinking about as I was cutting this umbilical cord. I knew he was there and it felt like a way to keep his memory a part of my family and a part of my world."WINNER: Pauline
Personal Favorite
My own choice for best names. What's yours?
You saw this coming, didn't you?
WINNER: Sistine Sabella
Share Your Thoughts
No matter what the style, we all love critiquing the name choices of the rich and famous. Please share your opinions in the comments!
December 23, 2013
Celebrity Baby Names of 2013: Fall Season
Included are the baby's birthday, parents' information and the baby's first and middle name (if available). I'll update the list as late announcements for the season come in. A few words of commentary—in the form of celebrity name awards—are below!
Baby Girls
September 28, Rachael Leigh Cook and Daniel Gillies: Charlotte Easton
October 1, Jessica St. Clair and husband Dan O’Brien: Isobel Kelly
October 15, Stephen Amell and wife Cassandra Jean: Mavi Alexandra Jean
November 16, Chris Powell and wife Heidi: Ruby Lane
November 26, Jennifer Love Hewitt and husband Brian Hallisay: Autumn James
November 27, Tony Kanal and Erin Lokitz: Saffron Rose
November 30, Brooke Anderson and husband Jim Walker: Lily Georgina ("Lily George")
December 6, Rockmond Dunbar and wife Maya: Berkeley Seon
Baby Boys
September 29, reality TV star Rob Cesternino and wife Nicole: Dominic James
September 30, Mark-Paul Gosselaar and wife Catriona McGinn: Dekker Edward
October 5, Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez: Maceo-Robert
October 6, Jaime King and husband Kyle Newman: James Knight
October 9, Dierks Bentley and wife Cassidy: Knox
October 14, Ivanka Trump and husband Jared Kushner: Joseph Frederick
October 17, Jason Behr and KaDee Strickland: Atticus
October 17, Zac Hanson and wife Kate: George Abraham Walker ("Abraham")
October 22, Morena Baccarin and husband Austin Chick: Julius
October 27, Emile Hirsch: Valor
October 29, Michael Weatherly and wife Bojana Jankovic: Liam
October 30, Michelle Monaghan and husband Peter White: Tommy Francis
November 4, Victoria Recaño and husband Tom Burwell: Sebastian Oscar
November 10, David Walton and Majandra Delfino: Louis Augustus (LOU-ee)
November 20, Paula Garces and husband Antonio Hernandez: Antonio Andres
November 25, Autumn Reeser and husband Jesse Warren: Dashiell Ford
November 29, Erin Burnett and husband David Rubulotta: Nyle Thomas
December 2, Stephen Barker Liles and fiancée Jenna Kennedy: Jett Barker
December 3, Kim Fields and husband Christopher Morgan: Quincy Xavier
December 4, Lee Brice and wife Sara: Ryker Mobley
December 7, Kate Winslet and husband Ned Rocknroll: Bear
The boys definitely owned this season, with more than two-thirds of the announcements going blue.
Top Stereotypical Celebrity Name
Names that give celebs a reputation for using wild or odd names.
People is reporting today that Kate Winslet and Ned Rocknroll have named their son Bear. Color me surprised! Bear is brother to Mia and Joe. (Another celeb couple who chose Bear are Alicia Silverstone and her husband Christopher Jarecki.)
WINNER: Bear
Top Trendy Names
Names that are recently a hit with celebs and not-so-famous parents alike.
WINNERS: Sebastian, Atticus
Most Classic Name
Classic names that no one pays attention to because they aren't wild enough.
WINNER: Joseph Frederick
Best Intriguing Name
A name that is a little surprising, in a nice way.
WINNER: Mavi
Newest Trend
An interesting trend showing up in this season's names, whether or not it's a trend on a large scale.
This season happens to highlight an interesting theme in the few girls' names that were available—masculine and unisex middle names for girls!
WINNERS: Charlotte Easton, Ruby Lane, Autumn James, and Lily "George"
Most Likely To Spark a Trend
Names that may gain greater popularity due to the exposure of celebrity parents.
WINNER: Valor
Personal Favorite
My own choice for best names. What's yours?
WINNERS: Isobel Kelly, Dominic James
Share Your Thoughts
No matter what the style, we all love critiquing the name choices of the rich and famous. Please share your opinions in the comments!
September 23, 2013
Celebrity Names of 2013: Summer Season
Listed are the baby's birthday, parents' information and the baby's first and middle name (if available). A few words of commentary—in the form of celebrity name awards—are below!
Baby Girls
June 25, Olympic gymnast Shannon Miller and husband John Falconetti: Sterling Diane
Late June, actor Colin Hanks and Samantha Bryant: Charlotte
July 2, comedian Tracy Morgan and fiancée Megan Wollover: Maven Sonae
July 7, actress Alana De La Garza and husband Michael Roberts: Liv Elena
July 11, actress Anna Chlumsky and husband Shaun So: Penelope Joan
July 12, actress Busy Philipps and husband Marc Silverstein: Cricket Pearl
July 13, actor Oliver Hudson and wife Erinn: Rio Laura
July 22, singer Hillary Scott and husband, drummer Chris Tyrrell: Eisele (EYES-lee) Kaye
July 22, actors Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem: Luna Encinas
July 23, comedian/host Jimmy Fallon and wife Nancy Juvonen: Winnie Rose
August 9, filmmaker George Lucas and wife Mellody Hobson: Everest
August 21, newscaster Jenna Wolfe and reporter Stephanie Gosk: Harper Estelle
August 23, actor Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria: Carmen Gabriela
September 3, singer Monica and husband, pro basketball player Shannon Brown: Laiyah Shannon
September 6, NASCAR racer Jimmie Johnson and wife Chandra: Lydia Norriss
September 13, actor Ioan Gruffudd and wife Alice Evans: Elsie Marigold
Baby Boys
June 30, Jessica Simpson and fiancé Eric Johnson: Ace Knute
July 10, singer Kevin Richardson and wife Kristin: Maxwell Haze
July 18, actress Kate Levering and husband Reza Jahangiri: Holden Robert
July 22, The Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William: George Alexander Louis
July 23, TV host Megyn Kelly and husband Doug Brunt: Thatcher Bray
July 30, singer Kris Allen and wife Katy: Oliver Neil
August 4, actress Annie Wersching and husband Stephen Full: Ozzie
August 7, actor Vince Vaughn and wife Kyla: Vernon Lindsay
August 7, actor/model Matt Cedeño and wife Erica Franco Cedeño: Jaxon Cruz
August 15, actor Donald Faison and CaCee Cobb: Rocco
August 16, actors Eric Christian Olsen and wife Sarah Wright: Wyatt Oliver
August 21, actors Johnny Messner and Kathryn Morris: (Twins!) Jameson West and Rocco McQueen
August 27, singer Michael Bublé and wife Luisana Lopilato: Noah
August 28, actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler and fiancé Cutter Dykstra: Beau Kyle
August 29, actor Josh Duhamel and wife, singer Fergie: Axl Jack
September 9, TV host Mario Lopez wife Courtney: Dominic "Nico"
September 10, actress Jordana Brewster and husband Andrew Form: Julian
September 12, actor Johnathon Schaech and Julie Solomon: Camden Quinn
September 18, tennis champ Kim Clijsters and husband Brian Lynch: Jack Leon
This season gave us a treasure trove of interesting names and perfect pairings, not to mention a classically-named royal baby.
Top "Crazy" Celebrity Names
Names that give celebs a reputation for using wild or odd names.
WINNER: Cricket
Top Trendy Names
Names that are recently a hit with celebs and not-so-famous parents alike.
WINNERS: Wyatt Oliver, Harper
Most Classic Name
Names that no one pays attention to because they aren't wild enough.Many people paid attention to this name, because it belongs to a certain little prince.
WINNER: George Alexander Louis
Best Intriguing Names
A name that is a little surprising, in a nice way.
There were so many of these in the past few months, particularly on the girls' side.
WINNER: Sterling, Eisele, Rio, Everest
Best First and Middle Pairings
Names that roll off the tongue and make a perfect match.
WINNERS: Camden Quinn, Thatcher Bray
Most Likely To Spark a Trend
Names that may gain greater popularity due to the exposure of celebrity parents.
WINNERS: Maven, Winnie, Thatcher, Axl
Personal Favorite
My own choice for best names. What's yours?
WINNERS: Maxwell Haze, Penelope Joan
Share Your Thoughts
No matter what the style, we all love critiquing the name choices of the rich and famous. Please share your opinions in the comments!
July 25, 2013
George
George ~ Farmer ~ Greek
His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge
After waiting two days for the Duke and Duchess to decide on a name and make an announcement, many of us are delighted, but not surprised, to hear of the Prince's given names. Here's why George is so perfect for the little prince.
George is a royal name with a rich history. It has strong familial ties to the House of Windsor, as King George V founded it in 1917. It is one of the middle names of Prince Charles, and the chosen name of the Queen's father, King George VI. At the time of Prince George's birth, there were no living royal relatives with his first name, creating the perfect opportunity. This will make the little prince the seventh English king to be called George if he choses to keep his name upon ascending the throne someday.
Did the Duke and Duchess Choose Wisely?
I had to laugh when I saw the headline from TMZ calling the name "A BIG MISS". While some Americans will likely think that George isn't as fashionable as some of the other traditional choices, it's classy, elegant, royal, and exceedingly British. My answer is a resounding yes!
History
Here's why George is so worthy of an English king. It's the name of the patron saint of England (since the 14th century). This is the saint who is said to have slain a dragon to rescue a maiden, and it still carries a very heroic and romantic air because of that. St. George is appropriately the patron saint of knights, which is why English knights used to cry "By George!" as they were charging into battle. It's an ancient name, a very British name, and a very royal name. In fact, the list of monarchs named George throughout history is so long, I prefer not to list them here.
Popularity
In the US, the popularity of the name has been waning. It's at an all-time low, sitting at #166 out of the top 1,000 names in the country. It was a top-10 name until 1938 and has been steadily but slowly dropping in use. Today's American parents may associate George with people who are one generation older than they are. This makes George feel more like a name our dad may have instead of a fashionably antique name. (And those antique names are more fashionable if they took a dive in popularity in the past 50-100 years. George remained pretty popular during that time.) However, I could see parents in the US reconsidering in light of the royal baby. I do expect George to see a bump in use for babies born in the year 2013.
In the UK, George is very popular. In England and Wales, it was in the top 10 names until 2011, but it only fell to #12. George will definitely gain favor once again as many British parents seek to emulate royalty and honor the new prince by naming their sons after him. Duchess Catherine has definitely proven her ability to influence trends, and her taste in names will be no exception.
His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge
After waiting two days for the Duke and Duchess to decide on a name and make an announcement, many of us are delighted, but not surprised, to hear of the Prince's given names. Here's why George is so perfect for the little prince.
George is a royal name with a rich history. It has strong familial ties to the House of Windsor, as King George V founded it in 1917. It is one of the middle names of Prince Charles, and the chosen name of the Queen's father, King George VI. At the time of Prince George's birth, there were no living royal relatives with his first name, creating the perfect opportunity. This will make the little prince the seventh English king to be called George if he choses to keep his name upon ascending the throne someday.
Did the Duke and Duchess Choose Wisely?
I had to laugh when I saw the headline from TMZ calling the name "A BIG MISS". While some Americans will likely think that George isn't as fashionable as some of the other traditional choices, it's classy, elegant, royal, and exceedingly British. My answer is a resounding yes!
Here's why George is so worthy of an English king. It's the name of the patron saint of England (since the 14th century). This is the saint who is said to have slain a dragon to rescue a maiden, and it still carries a very heroic and romantic air because of that. St. George is appropriately the patron saint of knights, which is why English knights used to cry "By George!" as they were charging into battle. It's an ancient name, a very British name, and a very royal name. In fact, the list of monarchs named George throughout history is so long, I prefer not to list them here.
Popularity
In the US, the popularity of the name has been waning. It's at an all-time low, sitting at #166 out of the top 1,000 names in the country. It was a top-10 name until 1938 and has been steadily but slowly dropping in use. Today's American parents may associate George with people who are one generation older than they are. This makes George feel more like a name our dad may have instead of a fashionably antique name. (And those antique names are more fashionable if they took a dive in popularity in the past 50-100 years. George remained pretty popular during that time.) However, I could see parents in the US reconsidering in light of the royal baby. I do expect George to see a bump in use for babies born in the year 2013.
In the UK, George is very popular. In England and Wales, it was in the top 10 names until 2011, but it only fell to #12. George will definitely gain favor once again as many British parents seek to emulate royalty and honor the new prince by naming their sons after him. Duchess Catherine has definitely proven her ability to influence trends, and her taste in names will be no exception.
- George Clooney
- George Straight
- George Lucas
- George Lopez
- George Eads
- George Takei
- George Michael
- George Hamilton
- George Harrison
- George W. Bush
- George H.W. Bush
June 21, 2013
Celebrity Baby Names of 2013: Spring Season
Listed are the baby's birthday, parents' information and the baby's first and middle name (if available). A few words of commentary—in the form of celebrity name awards—are below!
Baby Girls
March 23, actress Shiri Appleby and fiancé Jon Shook: Natalie
March 28, actors Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell: Lincoln
March 28, actress Beverley Mitchell and husband Michael Cameron: Kenzie Lynne
March 29, actor Jeremy Renner and girlfriend Sonni Pacheco: Ava Berlin
April 6, pro-volleyball players Kerri Walsh Jennings and husband Casey Jennings: Scout Margery
April 13, Today contributor and daughter of former President George W. Bush, Jenna Bush Hagar and husband Henry Hager: Margaret Laura ‘Mila’
April 21, actress/comedian Lennon Parham and husband Javier Guzman: Saraya
April 22, actress Poppy Montgomery and boyfriend Shawn Sanford: Violet Grace
April 25, actor Ian Ziering and wife Erin: Penna Mae
April 29, actors Ron Livingston and wife Rosemarie DeWitt: Gracie James
May 21, baseball star Nick Swisher and wife JoAnna Garcia: Emerson Jay
May 28, actors Kathryn Fiore and husband Gabriel Tigerman: Alice Harper
May 30, actor Jensen Ackles and wife Danneel Harris Ackles: Justice Jay
May 31, actor Channing Tatum and wife Jenna Dewan-Tatum: Everly
June 12, actress Marsha Thomason and husband Craig Sykes: Tallulah Anaïs
June 15, reality star Kim Kardashian and rapper Kanye West: North
June 17, Quarterback Eli Manning and his wife Abby: Lucy Thomas
June 19, swimmer/Olypmian Amanda Beard and husband Sacha Brown: Doone Isla
Baby Boys
March 25, actor-screenwriter Billy Smith and wife Kathryn Hernandez: Dennis Ricardo
April 6, actor/comedian Tom Arnold and wife Ashley: Jax Copeland
April 11, film producer/studio exec Harvey Weinstein and Georgina Chapman: Dashiell Max Robert
April 16, actress/singer Malin Akerman and husband Roberto Zincone: Sebastian
April 20, model Eva Herzigová and Gregorio Marsiaj: Edward James
May 18, singer Chely Wright and wife Lauren Blitzer Wright: (TWINS!) George Samuel and Everett Joseph
May 22, actress Julia Pace Mitchell and husband Stephen L. Hightower: Stephen
June 3, actors Will Yun Lee and wife Jennifer Birmingham Lee: Cash
June 7, singer Tamar Braxton and husband Vince Herbert: Logan Vincent
Top "Crazy" Celebrity Name
Names that give celebs a reputation for using wild or odd names.
I bet you saw this one coming. It's the combination of this baby girl's first and last name that has everyone talking. (She doesn't have a middle name.) I give you...
WINNER: North
Top Trendy Names
Names that are recently a hit with celebs and not-so-famous parents alike.
WINNERS: Everly, Jax
Most Classic Name
Names that no one pays attention to because they aren't wild enough.
WINNER: Edward James
Best Gender-Bending Unisex Names
There were a group of girls with names that can work for boys too.
WINNERS: Lincoln, Emerson Jay, Justice Jay, Doone
Best Intriguing Name
A name that is a little surprising, in a nice way.
WINNER: Penna—this choice was inspired by Ian Ziering's late father, Paul. It's a sweet name but not the usual feminine form of Paul (Paula).
Personal Favorite
My own choice for best name. What's yours?
WINNER: Dashiell Max Robert
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March 20, 2013
Celebrity Baby Names of 2013: Winter Season
Listed are the baby's birthday, parents' information and the baby's first and middle name (if available). A few words of commentary—in the form of celebrity name awards—are below!
Baby Girls:
December 26 (2012), musicians Nathan Followill and Jessie Baylin: Violet Marlowe
January 5, Rosie O'Donnell and wife Michelle Rounds: Dakota
January 8, singer Lily Allen and husband Sam Cooper: Marnie Rose
January 12, olympic softball player Jennie Finch and husband Casey Daigle: Paisley Faye
January 17, TV host Samantha Brown and husband Kevin O’Leary: (TWINS!) son Ellis James and daughter Elizabeth Mae
February 9, actress Sara Rue and husband Kevin Price: Talulah
Mid-February, Bryan Adams and Alicia Grimaldi: Lula Rosylea
February 25, actress Mercedes McNab and husband Mark Henderson: Vaunne Sydney
March 4, singer/songwriter Jamie Cullum and wife Sophie Dahl: Margot
March 5, model/showgirl Holly Madison and boyfriend Pasquale Rotella: Rainbow Aurora
March 8, journalist Lisa Ling and husband Dr. Paul Song: Jett
March 9, Steve Madden and wife Wendy: Goldie Ryan
March 14, The Bachelor alums Jason and Molly Malaney Mesnick: Riley Anne
Baby Boys:
December 21 (2012), actor Eric Laden and wife Katie: Maxfield David
December 24 (2012), Glee creator Ryan Murphy and husband David Miller: Logan Phineas
December 28 (2012), actor Matthew McConaughey and wife Camila: Livingston Alves
December 31 (2012), musician Jon Jones and wife Sarah: Hudson Lennon
January 10, actress Amanda Righetti and husband Jordan Allen: Knox Addison
January 11, musician Elton John and husband David Furnish: Elijah Joseph Daniel
January 17, TV host Samantha Brown and husband Kevin O’Leary: (TWINS!) son Ellis James and daughter Elizabeth Mae
January 20, singer Danny Gokey and wife Leyicet: Daniel Emanuel
January 22, Shakira and Gerard Piqué: Milan
January 31, Kara DioGuardi and husband Mike McCuddy: Greyson James
January 31, actors Marshall and wife Jamie Anne Allman: (TWINS!) Asher James and Oliver Charles
January 23, actor Cam Gigandet and fiancée Dominique Geisendorff: Rekker Radley
February 25, singer Justin Guarini and wife Reina Capodici: Asher
March 10, musician Eric Gunderson and wife Emily: Camden William
March 15, model/actress Maggie Rizer and husband Alexander Mehran: Quinnlann Clancy
Top "Crazy" Celebrity Names
Names that give celebs a reputation for using wild or odd names.
This season's names are all very tame. However, there are one or two that do stand out from the bunch.
WINNERS: Rekker, Rainbow
Top Trendy Names
Names that are recently a hit with celebs and not-so-famous parents alike.
WINNERS: Hudson, Camden
A note on Camden—we already knew this was a celebrity favorite ever since the awkward twitter moment from Kristin Cavallari
Most Classic Name
Names that no one pays attention to because they aren't wild enough.
WINNER: Elizabeth Mae
Best (Accidental?) Tribute to the TV Show Alias
Did anybody else notice this? Vaughn and Sydney forever!
WINNER: Vaunne Sydney
Best Formal Surnames
Get your bowties ready, because these boys' names are dressed up and ready for a date.
WINNERS: Maxfield, Livingston, Greyson, Quinlann
Most reMARkable Names
There was a bit of a theme with these girls' names.
WINNERS: Marlowe (middle name), Marnie, Margot
Personal Favorite
My own choice for best name. What's yours?
I'm choosing two—love these twins' names!
WINNERS: Asher James and Oliver Charles
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December 1, 2012
Name Your Baby Like Brad & Angelina
So, how'd they do it? Let's take a look at their kids' names and the qualities they have.
- Maddox Chivan - Maddox comes from a Welsh surname and means son of Madoc. At the time of his adoption, the name Max was gaining popularity and Maddox seemed like a fresh twist on that name.
- Zahara Marley - Zahara is Arabic and means flower. It's also one letter away from the familiar Sahara desert. It's a pretty international name, with the z making it seem a bit exotic.
- Shiloh Nouvel - Shiloh is Hebrew, means he who is to be sent, and is a Biblical place name.
- Pax Thien - This is a Latin name meaning peace. It's short, sweet, and catchy.
- Knox Leon - Knox is English and means hills. It's a common surname, a college, a Fort, and much more.
- Vivienne Marcheline - Vivienne is the French form of a Latin name meaning full of life. It's a softer variation of Vivian, updating it for today and making the cute nicknames Viv and Vivi more appealing.
Baby Naming Tips Inspired by Brad & Angelina
Like Brangelina's choices? Here's how you can create your own style of trend-setting names that will make you feel like a celebrity.
- Use names that contain an x or an unusual consonant for boys. All three Jolie-Pitt boys—Maddox, Pax, and Knox—have this in common. It's a trend that's still going strong, with names like Jaxon really taking off recently. Another take on this trend is to go with a different consonant in the name that also looks and feels less-used, like q, z, or j.
- Look for girls' names with strong roots and lots of vowels to soften the sound. The Jolie-Pitt girls, Zahara, Shiloh, and Vivienne, each have a unique personality but also roll off the tongue. They have origins in Arabic, Hebrew, and Latin and are familiar to us. Another quality they share is a strong consonant to start off the name and similar repeating vowel sounds.
- Think about names that sound unusual but are familiar. Whether it's a surname like Maddox and Knox, a place-inspired name like Shiloh, a twist on a familiar name like Vivienne, or a classic Latin word like Pax, you'll be on target if the name has been around for awhile in one form or another.
- Don't be afraid to rock your style. If the name you love is almost unheard of among other parents, don't be shy. For example, using Knox as a first name was extremely unusual when the Jolie-Pitt baby was born. Today Knox is beginning to climb up the name charts.
Examples
Here are a few name ideas that feel like they could have come from power couple Brangelina. Have fun trying out a few of your own!
Inspired by Maddox, Pax, and Knox:
- Hendrix
- Felix
- Jax
- Maxim
Inspired by Zahara, Shiloh, and Vivienne:
- Samara
- Vienna
- Pascale
- Lailah
September 17, 2011
Celebrity Baby Names of 2011: Summer Season
Baby Girls
July 10, soccer star David Beckham and wife, singer/style icon Victoria: Harper Seven
July 18, Ivanka Trump and husband Jared Kushner: Arabella Rose
July 31, actor Ethan Hawke and wife Ryan Shawhughes: Indiana
August 9, KISS singer/guitarist Paul Stanley and wife Erin: Emily Grace
August 10, actress/writer Tina Fey and husband Jeffrey Richmond: Penelope Athena
August 13, actress Jessica Alba and husband Cash Warren: Haven Garner
August 15, actor Neal McDonough and wife Ruvé: Clover Elizabeth
September 11, actress Mary McCormack and husband Michael Morris: Lillian McCormack
Baby Boys
June 28, actress Tia Mowry and husband Cory Hardrict: Cree
July 3, actress Maya Rudolph and husband Paul Thomas Anderson: Jack
July 9, actress Kate Hudson and fiancé, singer Matthew Bellamy: Bingham 'Bing' Bellamy
July 11, singer Jewel and husband, rodeo cowboy Ty Murray: Kase Towne
August 12, rocker Josh Homme and wife Brody Dalle: Orrin Ryder
August 31, actress Alyssa Milano and husband David Bugliari: Milo Thomas
September 12, actor Glenn Howerton and wife Jill Latiano: Miles Robert
September 13, actress January Jones: Xander Dane
Top Crazy Celebrity Names
Names that give celebs a reputation for using wild or odd names
Though this name is classic for a horse or bunny, I'd say it's a little surprising for a person.
WINNERS: Clover
Top Trend-Setting Names
Names that could inspire many more people, resulting in a growth in popularity.
WINNERS: Milo, Bing
Most Normal Name
Names that no one pays attention to because they aren't wild enough.
WINNER: Jack
Personal Favorite
WINNER: Haven Garner
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You may also like: Celebrity Baby Names of 2011: Spring Season
June 21, 2011
Celebrity Baby Names of 2011: Spring Season
An editorial note: I'm changing the way I publish celebrity baby name updates from a monthly basis to seasonally. This makes the list more accurate, since details on some of the babies' names can be slow to trickle in. I'm hoping it also makes it easier for you to get a quick look at naming trends in one spot.
Listed are the baby's birthday, parents, and the baby's first and middle name (if available).
March 21, Giants quarterback Eli Manning and wife Abby: Ava Frances
March 25, model/t.v. personality Myleene Klass and fiancé Graham Quinn: Hero Harper
March 31, Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and wife Ashley:
Twins! Son Marshall Williams, Daughter Mosley Thompson
April 14, news anchor Megyn Kelly and husband Doug Brunt: Yardley Evans
April 15, Bachelor alum Andrew Firestone wife Ivana Bozilovic: Anja Jasmine
April 22, singer Bryan Adams and girlfriend Alicia Grimaldi: Mirabella Bunny
April 30, singer Mariah Carey and host/comedian/rapper Nick Cannon:
Twins! Son Moroccan Scott, Daughter Monroe
May 8, actor David Schwimmer and wife Zoe Buckman: Cleo
May 31, actress Jennifer Connelly and husband Paul Bettany: Agnes Lark
May 31, singer Joey McIntyre and wife Barrett: Kira Katherine
June 2, singer Pink and husband Carey Hart: Willow Sage
June 10, No Doubt drummer Adrian Young and wife Nina: Magnolia Renée
March 21, golf pro Annika Sorenstam and husband Mike McGee: William Nicholas
March 22, Top Chef host Tom Colicchio and wife Lori Silverbush: Mateo Lev
March 24, celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe and husband Rodger Berman: Skyler
March 30, actress Elizabeth Banks and husband Max Handelman: Felix
March 31, Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and wife Ashley:
Twins! Son Marshall Williams, Daughter Mosley Thompson
April 7, actress Drea de Matteo and fiancé Shooter Jennings: Waylon Albert 'Blackjack'
April 13, actress Jane Krakowski and fiancé Robert Godley: Bennett
April 22, actress Toni Collette and husband David Galafassi: Arlo Robert
April 24, actor Kevin James and wife Steffiana: Kannon Valentine
April 28, rapper Taboo and wife Jaymie: Journey Jameson
April 30, singer Mariah Carey and host/comedian/rapper Nick Cannon:
Twins! Son Moroccan Scott, Daughter Monroe
May 5, actor/comedian Jay Mohr and wife Nikki Cox: Meredith Daniel
May 5, actress Alicia Silverstone and husband Christopher Jarecki: Bear Blu
May 7, actress Autumn Reeser and husband Jesse Warren: Finneaus James
May 19, actress Marion Cotillard and partner Guillaume Canet: Marcel
June 8, actress Natalie Portman and fiancé Benjamin Millepied: Aleph
June 10, model/actress Devon Aoki and fiancé James Bailey: James
June 19, olympian Jennie Finch and husband, pitcher Casey Daigle: Diesel Dean
Spring 2011
Most Unusual Celebrity Names
Names that give celebs a reputation for using wild or odd names
I know that we secretly wish Drea de Matteo and Shooter had chosen Blackjack as their son's given name. In the meantime we'll have to console ourselves with...
WINNERS: Bear Blu and Hero Harper
Top Gender-Bending Names
Names that go beyond gender-neutral
WINNERS: Hero (girl) and Meredith (boy)
Most Normal Name
Names that no one pays attention to because they aren't wild enough
WINNER: James
Best Animal Names
WINNERS: Bear Blu and Mirabella Bunny
Personal Favorite
WINNER: Anja Jasmine
Share Your Thoughts
No matter what the style, we all love critiquing the name choices of the rich and famous. Please share your opinions in the comments!
You may also like: Celebrity Baby Names of 2011: Winter Season
Listed are the baby's birthday, parents, and the baby's first and middle name (if available).
Baby Girls:
March 21, Giants quarterback Eli Manning and wife Abby: Ava Frances
March 25, model/t.v. personality Myleene Klass and fiancé Graham Quinn: Hero Harper
March 31, Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and wife Ashley:
Twins! Son Marshall Williams, Daughter Mosley Thompson
April 14, news anchor Megyn Kelly and husband Doug Brunt: Yardley Evans
April 15, Bachelor alum Andrew Firestone wife Ivana Bozilovic: Anja Jasmine
April 22, singer Bryan Adams and girlfriend Alicia Grimaldi: Mirabella Bunny
April 30, singer Mariah Carey and host/comedian/rapper Nick Cannon:
Twins! Son Moroccan Scott, Daughter Monroe
May 8, actor David Schwimmer and wife Zoe Buckman: Cleo
May 31, actress Jennifer Connelly and husband Paul Bettany: Agnes Lark
May 31, singer Joey McIntyre and wife Barrett: Kira Katherine
June 2, singer Pink and husband Carey Hart: Willow Sage
June 10, No Doubt drummer Adrian Young and wife Nina: Magnolia Renée
Baby Boys:
March 21, golf pro Annika Sorenstam and husband Mike McGee: William Nicholas
March 22, Top Chef host Tom Colicchio and wife Lori Silverbush: Mateo Lev
March 24, celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe and husband Rodger Berman: Skyler
March 30, actress Elizabeth Banks and husband Max Handelman: Felix
March 31, Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and wife Ashley:
Twins! Son Marshall Williams, Daughter Mosley Thompson
April 7, actress Drea de Matteo and fiancé Shooter Jennings: Waylon Albert 'Blackjack'
April 13, actress Jane Krakowski and fiancé Robert Godley: Bennett
April 22, actress Toni Collette and husband David Galafassi: Arlo Robert
April 24, actor Kevin James and wife Steffiana: Kannon Valentine
April 28, rapper Taboo and wife Jaymie: Journey Jameson
April 30, singer Mariah Carey and host/comedian/rapper Nick Cannon:
Twins! Son Moroccan Scott, Daughter Monroe
May 5, actor/comedian Jay Mohr and wife Nikki Cox: Meredith Daniel
May 5, actress Alicia Silverstone and husband Christopher Jarecki: Bear Blu
May 7, actress Autumn Reeser and husband Jesse Warren: Finneaus James
May 19, actress Marion Cotillard and partner Guillaume Canet: Marcel
June 8, actress Natalie Portman and fiancé Benjamin Millepied: Aleph
June 10, model/actress Devon Aoki and fiancé James Bailey: James
June 19, olympian Jennie Finch and husband, pitcher Casey Daigle: Diesel Dean
Most Unusual Celebrity Names
Names that give celebs a reputation for using wild or odd names
I know that we secretly wish Drea de Matteo and Shooter had chosen Blackjack as their son's given name. In the meantime we'll have to console ourselves with...
WINNERS: Bear Blu and Hero Harper
Top Gender-Bending Names
Names that go beyond gender-neutral
WINNERS: Hero (girl) and Meredith (boy)
Most Normal Name
Names that no one pays attention to because they aren't wild enough
WINNER: James
Best Animal Names
WINNERS: Bear Blu and Mirabella Bunny
Personal Favorite
WINNER: Anja Jasmine
Share Your Thoughts
No matter what the style, we all love critiquing the name choices of the rich and famous. Please share your opinions in the comments!
You may also like: Celebrity Baby Names of 2011: Winter Season
March 20, 2011
Celebrity Baby Names of 2011: Winter Season
An editorial note: I'm changing the way I publish celebrity baby name updates from a monthly basis to seasonally. This makes the list more accurate, since details on some of the babies' names can be slow to trickle in. I'm hoping it also makes it easier for you to get a quick look at naming trends in one spot. Below are the remaining celebrity birth announcements for March. Enjoy!
See January Names
See February Names
Listed are the baby's birthday, parents, and the baby's first and middle name (if available).
March 2, model Sophie Dahl and husband Jamie Cullum: Lyra
March 12, Design Star judge Vern Yip and partner: Lillian Beatrix
March 7, Wipeout co-host John Henson and wife Jill Benjamin: Jackson Wright
March 9, The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers and wife Tana: Henry
March 15, news anchor Kyra Phillips and husband John Roberts: Twins! Sage and Kellan
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You may also like: Celebrity Baby Names of 2011: Spring Season
See January Names
See February Names
Listed are the baby's birthday, parents, and the baby's first and middle name (if available).
Baby Girls:
March 2, model Sophie Dahl and husband Jamie Cullum: Lyra
March 12, Design Star judge Vern Yip and partner: Lillian Beatrix
Baby Boys:
March 7, Wipeout co-host John Henson and wife Jill Benjamin: Jackson Wright
March 9, The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers and wife Tana: Henry
March 15, news anchor Kyra Phillips and husband John Roberts: Twins! Sage and Kellan
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You may also like: Celebrity Baby Names of 2011: Spring Season
March 1, 2011
Celebrity Baby Names of 2011: February
February's list of celebrity baby names are a really interesting mix! This time we see trendy, popular, and unexpected choices as well (like Mason as a middle name for a girl.) For the most part, celebrities seem to be loving names that are contemporary and have a little extra creative flair.
Listed are the baby's birthday, parents' information and the baby's first and middle name (if available). This list will be updated as more announcements come in.
Baby Girls:
Feb 2, singer/musician Zac Brown and wife Shelly: Joni Mason
Feb 2, singer Rufus Wainwright and partner Jorn Weisbrodt, along with mom Lorca Cohen: Viva Katherine
Feb 3, magician David Blaine and fiancée Alizee Buinochet: name not announced
Feb 5, chef Richard Blais and wife Jazmin: Embry Lotus
Feb 16, reality star and host Melissa Rycroft and husband Tye Strickland: Ava Grace
Feb 17, actress Gretchen Mol and husband Tod Williams: Winter Morgan
Feb 24, author Tara Moss and husband Dr. Berndt Sellheim: Sapphira
Baby Boys:
Feb 7, actress Cynthia Nixon and fiancée Christine Marinoni: Max Ellington
Feb 16, singer/songwriter Rod Stewart and wife Penny Lancaster Stewart: Aiden
Feb. 19, guitarist Tom Dumont and wife Mieke: Koa Thomas
Feb 19 or 20, t.v. personality Kristin Dos Santos and husband Joao: Matteo Tomaz
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January 29, 2011
Celebrity Baby Names of 2011: January
Is it just me, or has there been a surge of Hollywood pregnancies and newborns in January? We're only one month into 2011 and already it's been a really interesting year for celeb baby names.
In putting this list together, I decided it would be best to include babies who were born in the last week or so of December 2010, because we didn't find out about them until the new year and there were several surprises around the holidays.
Listed are the baby's birthday, parents' information and the baby's first and middle name (if available).
Baby Girls:
Dec 28 (2010), actress Nicole Kidman and husband Keith Urban: Faith Margaret
Jan 19, Samantha Harris (entertainment journalist/hostess) and husband Michael Hess: Hillary Madison
Jan 22, pro wrestler Kurt Angle and fiancée Giovanna Yannotti: Giuliana Marie
Jan 23, actor Brendan Fehr and wife Jennifer Rowley: Ellison Jane
Jan 24, musician Tony Kanal and girlfriend Erin Lokitz: Coco Reese
Jan 27, actress Christina Applegate and fiancé Martyn LeNoble: Sadie Grace
Jan 30, chef Tania Peterson and husband Phil: Zuzu Audrey
Baby Boys:
Dec 25 (2010), Alanis Morissette and husband Mario Treadway: Ever Imre
Dec 25 (2010), Elton John and partner David Furnish: Zachary Jackson Levon
Jan 3, chef Nikki Cascone and husband Brad Grossman: Jackson Robert
Jan 6, actor Orlando Bloom and wife, model Miranda Kerr: Flynn
Jan 14, actor Owen Wilson and girlfriend Jade Duell: Robert Ford
Jan 21, model Doutzen Kroes and husband Sunnery James: Phyllon (FILL-en) Joy
Jan 25, boxer Mike Tyson and wife Lakiha Spicer: Morocco Elijah
Jan 25, actress Penélope Cruz & husband, actor Javier Bardem: Leo Encinas (not yet confirmed)
Jan 26, musician Ziggy Marley and wife Orly Agai Marley: Abraham Selassie Robert Nesta
Jan 31, host Craig Ferguson and wife Megan: Liam James
Share Your Thoughts
Truth be told, most celebrity baby names are not wild or outrageous. We just wish they were. (Don't believe me? Check out name expert Laura Wattenberg's research on this topic.) But no matter what the style, we all love critiquing their choices. Please share your opinions in the comments!
July 11, 2009
Names of Teen Stars
 | It seems like we've seen more young stars rise lately than ever before. The Disney Channel in particular has really cornered the market of pre-teens by finding teenagers with good looks who can often sing and dance in addition to act. These young stars have a strong following in tweens, but they also have the power to influence culture on a much grander scale. A little magic must be in place for a teen star to create a naming trend. The name must be somewhat unique, already fit with trends, and sound good to parents' ears, otherwise it won't go anywhere. |
Some great examples of this are the names Miley and Jonas. Miley can be solely attributed to the star Miley Cyrus (born Destiny Cyrus), which happened to come along at a time when names Kylie, Hayley, and Riley were already climbing the charts. The Jonas brothers contributed to the rise of the name Jonas, which was gaining some popularity before they hit the scene. This means that even though the Jonas brothers don't usually find fans in people of parenting age, their names, faces, and music find us everywhere. They permeate media and entertainment until even adults find themselves influenced by these young stars.
Most of the names below are already popular, like Emma and Dylan, so the addition of a teen star with the name only further cements the name's popularity.
 Abigail Breslin actress Ashley Tisdale actress, singer known for High School Musical Blake Lively actress known for Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Gossip Girl Dakota Fanning (born Hannah Dakota Fanning) film actress Demi Lovato (full name Demetria Devonne Lovato) actress, recording artist known for Disney series Sonny with a Chance Emma Rose Roberts actress known for Nickelodeon's Unfabulous Emma Watson actress known for Harry Potter Hilary Duff actress, singer Jamie Lynn Spears actress Miley Cyrus actress, recording artist known for Disney's Hannah Montana Miranda Cosgrove actress known for iCarly Selena Gomez actress known for Wizards of Waverly Place Taylor Swift singer/songwriter Vanessa Anne Hudgens actress, singer known for High School Musical |  Cole Sprouse, twin of Dylan actor known for Big Daddy, Disney's Suite Life of Zack and Cody Devon Werkheiser actor known for Nickelodeon's Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Drake Bell musician, actor known for Drake & Josh Dylan Sprouse, twin of Cole actor known for Big Daddy, Disney's Suite Life of Zack and Cody Josh Hutcherson film actor known for Bridge to Terabithia Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, & Nick Jonas known for pop boy-band Jonas Brothers Nat and Alex Wolff singers known for The Naked Brothers Band Robert Pattinson actor, known for Twilight Zac Efron actor, singer known for High School Musical |
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