Almost as soon as you announce your pregnancy, friends and family start asking if you have chosen a name. This is one of the most asked-questions after “are you having a boy or girl?” and “when are you due?” Between the most popular baby names and the more unusual choices, the options are endless when it […]
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’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. Mums and dads everywhere swooned when a pink-cheeked and obviously giddy Prince Harry gushed to the […]
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 […]
When selecting the perfect baby name, many parents look to family origins or the inspiration of a favourite 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 […]
It’s no wonder these names are on so many parents’ short lists; they have a certain poetry to them.
Biblical names have always been in style—but which ones are on the rise now? Check out a few of our favourites.
Don’t want your baby to be the third Emma, Sophia, or Olivia in her class? You’re not alone.
Let’s face it: No one wants their kid to be the fifth one with that name in their class.
Looking for a slightly off-the-beaten-path baby name? Check out what’s popular in some other parts of the world.
