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Naming your child is a huge privilege—though it’s also pretty daunting. Luckily, we’ve got plenty of inspiration at the ready, from classic to quirky, trendy to meaningful.

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25 inspiring baby names for January babies

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‘Old people baby names’ are the 2025 trend we didn’t know we needed

Move over, Kayden and Mia—here comes Walter, Mabel, and Ethel, ready to make their mark with vintage charm and a sense of history.

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The most unique celebrity baby names

Here’s a roundup of the most remarkable celebrity baby names.

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25 magical December baby names

Unique baby names for December birthdays that feel both celebratory and classic.

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The most unique baby name trends of 2024

With insights from baby name consultant Colleen Slagen, we’ve rounded up the most downright memorable baby name trends making waves right now.

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Top baby names 2024: Who’s in, who’s out, and what’s trending

Let’s dive into the top baby names of 2024 and explore some interesting shifts and trends.

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35 spring-inspired baby names for your little flower

It's a season of rebirth and hope.

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100+ unique baby names as special as your new little one

Every child born is original and unique, and these names reflect that beautiful sentiment.

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33 popular girl names & their beautiful meanings

From Olivia to Charlotte and beyond, here are some of the most popular girl names today and their meanings.

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70+ Taurus-inspired baby names for babies born in April & May

Give that little bull a fitting moniker.

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20 April baby names that scream adventure

Like babies, April is all about new beginnings.

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20 June-themed baby names for your little June bug

These summer babies are super special.

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20 May baby names that reflect strength and perseverance

A 2005 study of 30,000 participants showed that people born in May consider themselves luckier than their peers.

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Gemstone-inspired baby names are becoming more popular for 2020

They've even been embraced for boys—Onyx was one of the fastest-rising boys' names in 2018.

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20 June-themed baby names for your little June bug

These summer babies are super special.

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50 unique baby names inspired by iconic TV shows

TV has long inspired the most popular baby names.

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These are our favorite 25 celebrity baby names of all time

Here are some of our favorites!

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Oh baby! These are the most popular names of 2021, per the Social Security Administration

Some of these trends reign supreme from past years, too!

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25 inspiring baby names for January babies

New year, new baby.

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‘Old people baby names’ are the 2025 trend we didn’t know we needed

Move over, Kayden and Mia—here comes Walter, Mabel, and Ethel, ready to make their mark with vintage charm and a sense of history.

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The most unique celebrity baby names

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25 magical December baby names

Unique baby names for December birthdays that feel both celebratory and classic.

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