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Hosted by sisters Jennifer Moss and Mallory Moss, founders of BabyNames.com. We explore one name topic per episode, dish about names in the news, and take listener questions about names and naming. You don't have to be expecting to enjoy this show - you just have to be interested in names!
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Jennifer and Mallory give unique and unusual alternative suggestions to the top trending baby names of 2024. What are your favorites? Do you have other suggestions? Join us in our Facebook Group to discuss this episode, the podcast, and names!
Names we're addressing: Maeve, Nora, Ivy, Eloise, Scarlett, Eleanor, Isla, Wren, Lily, Chloe, Saoirse, Silas, Asher, Felix, Jasper, Alistair, Sebastian, August, Leo, Emmett, Grayson, Remington, Ryder.
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Kate Fann reviews the top celebrity baby news this week! For up to the minute celebrity baby news go to our Celebrity Baby Blog.
Celebrity Baby News is a production of The Baby Names Podcast and BabyNames.com.
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Kate Fann reviews the top celebrity baby news this week! For up to the minute celebrity baby news go to our Celebrity Baby Blog.
Celebrity Baby News is a production of The Baby Names Podcast and BabyNames.com.
Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Want to chat all about names and celebs? Join our Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/babynamespodcast
The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com.
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Kate Fann reviews the top celebrity baby news this week! For up to the minute celebrity baby news go to our Celebrity Baby Blog.
Celebrity Baby News is a production of The Baby Names Podcast and BabyNames.com.
Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Want to chat all about names and celebs? Join our Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/babynamespodcast
The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com.
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Kate Fann reviews the top celebrity baby news this week! For up to the minute celebrity baby news go to our Celebrity Baby Blog.
Celebrity Baby News is a production of The Baby Names Podcast and BabyNames.com.
Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Want to chat all about names and celebs? Join our Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/babynamespodcast
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Kate Fann reviews the top celebrity baby news this week! For up to the minute celebrity baby news go to our Celebrity Baby Blog.
Celebrity Baby News is a production of The Baby Names Podcast and BabyNames.com.
Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Want to chat all about names and celebs? Join our Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/babynamespodcast
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Jennifer and Mallory review the top 1000 birth names in the United States, according to the Social Security office of the actuary. Note that the Social Security office does not combine the stats for alternate spellings of the same name, such as Aidan and Aiden.
Top 10 U.S. Baby Names:
- Liam & Olivia
- Noah & Emma
- Oliver & Charlotte
- James & Amelia
- Elijah & Sophia
- Mateo & Mia
- Theodore & Isabella
- Henry & Ava
- Lucas & Evelyn
- William & Luna
View the full list of 1000 top baby names in the United States for 2023.
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Kate Fann reviews the top celebrity baby news this week! For up to the minute celebrity baby news go to our Celebrity Baby Blog.
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Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Want to chat all about names and celebs? Join our Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/babynamespodcast
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Jennifer and Mallory celebrate their 100th episode with Royal Names. Joining us is special guest Amanda Matta, TikTok's #1 Royal commentator! We discuss the British Royal Family names and naming trends, along with French, Slavic, Persian, African, Japanese and Chinese royal names. Names mentioned in this episode: Nuria, Mecca, Tobert, Eugenie, Zara, Diana, Isabeau, Antoinette, Kirill, Anastasia, Cassander, Darius, Amina, Hideyoshi, Michiko ...and more! Follow Amanda on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@matta_of_fact Follow Amanda on Instagram: https://instagram.com/matta_of_fact Follow BabyNames on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@babynamesdotcom Follow BabyNames on Instagram: https://instagram.com/babynamesdotcom Join us in talking about this episode in our Facebook Group! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kate Fann reviews the top celebrity baby news this week! For up to the minute celebrity baby news go to our Celebrity Baby Blog. Celebrity Baby News is a production of The Baby Names Podcast and BabyNames.com. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Want to chat all about names and celebs? Join our Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/babynamespodcast The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kate Fann reviews the top celebrity baby news this week! For up to the minute celebrity baby news go to our Celebrity Baby Blog. Celebrity Baby News is a production of The Baby Names Podcast and BabyNames.com. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Want to chat all about names and celebs? Join our Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/babynamespodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory review the results from our ongoing Names and Dating Survey, and talk about how name bias gets exposed when people are deciding on choosing mates. We also report on names in the news and take letters from our listeners. Names mentioned in this episode: Sylvestra, Cozy, Barney, Jupiter, Adolf, Miguel, Muhammad, Elmo, Sexany, De'Shaun, Ashley, Angelina, Tyra, Bertha, Guadalupe, Crystal, Gertrude, La'Keisha, Wilma... and more! Join us to discuss this topic in the Baby Names Podcast Facebook Group! Take our ongoing Baby Names Surveys. The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kate Fann reviews the top celebrity baby news this week! For up to the minute celebrity baby news go to our Celebrity Baby Blog. Celebrity Baby News is a production of The Baby Names Podcast and BabyNames.com. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Want to chat all about names and celebs? Join our Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/babynamespodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kate Fann reviews the top celebrity baby news this week! For up to the minute celebrity baby news go to our Celebrity Baby Blog. Celebrity Baby News is a production of The Baby Names Podcast and BabyNames.com. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Want to chat all about names and celebs? Join our Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/babynamespodcast
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Mallory and Jennifer interview Laurence...Watkins, who holds the Guinness World Record for the most legal names. He has a first name, 2309 second names, and a last name. Listen to Laurence's fascinating story! You can see a full list of his legal names at LaurenceWatkins.com Have an opinion on this or other episodes? Should Jennifer "expand" her boring name? Chat with us on the Baby Names Podcast Facebook Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kate Fann reviews the top celebrity baby news this week! For up to the minute celebrity baby news go to our Celebrity Baby Blog. Celebrity Baby News is a production of The Baby Names Podcast and BabyNames.com. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Want to chat all about names and celebs? Join our Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/babynamespodcast
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Jennifer and Mallory discuss the concept of having a name, or using a name for a child, and then something happens to affect that name! Names mentioned in this episode: Danessa, Amandine, Jadin, Khaleesi, Renesmee, Atticus, Corona, Pim, and more! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Write us at podcast@babynames.com. Join our Facebook group to chat with us about names and naming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kate Fann reviews the top celebrity baby news this week! For up to the minute celebrity baby news go to our Celebrity Baby Blog. Celebrity Baby News is a production of The Baby Names Podcast and BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kate Fann reviews the top celebrity baby news this week! For up to the minute celebrity baby news go to our Celebrity Baby Blog. Celebrity Baby News is a production of The Baby Names Podcast and BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kate Fann reviews the top celebrity baby news this week! For up to the minute celebrity baby news go to our Celebrity Baby Blog. Celebrity Baby News is a production of The Baby Names Podcast and BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kate Fann reviews the top celebrity baby news this week! For up to the minute celebrity baby news go to our Celebrity Baby Blog. Celebrity Baby News is a production of The Baby Names Podcast and BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kate Fann reviews the top celebrity baby news this week! For up to the minute celebrity baby news go to our Celebrity Baby Blog. Celebrity Baby News is a production of The Baby Names Podcast and BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 96 - Jennifer and Mallory give unique alternative suggestions to the top 10 baby names in the United States: LIAM, OLIVIA, NOAH, EMMA, OLIVER, CHARLOTTE, JAMES, AMELIA, ELIJAH, SOPHIA, WILLIAM, ISABELLA, HENRY, AVA, LUCAS, MIA, BENJAMIN, EVELYN, THEODORE, and LUNA. The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Have a question about names or naming? Email Jennifer & Mallory at podcast@babynames.com. Join our Facebook group to talk all about names and naming! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kate Fann reviews the top celebrity baby news this week! For up to the minute celebrity baby news go to our Celebrity Baby Blog. Celebrity Baby News is a production of The Baby Names Podcast and BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sisters Jennifer and Mallory go over the BabyNames.com middle name survey results and give advice on how to choose a great middle name. Also - the latest celebrity baby news and letters from our listeners! Names mentioned in this episode: Kalena, Jeneth, Artemis, Estee, Pearl, Wren, Larry, Amoré, Micah, Zara, and more! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
All about name pronunciation. Is there a proper pronunciation of a name or is it relative? Jennifer and Mallory talk about how pronunciation can be geographic and ethnographic, and how mispronuncing names can be egregious and a form of aggression. We also read name stories from our fans on Reddit and Facebook, report on the current celebrity baby news and take letters from our listeners. Names mentioned in this episode: Lupine, Zennifer, Megan, Dana, Miranda, Jaime, Lana, Cecily, Maisie, and more! Do you have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Email us at podcast@babynames.com. Join us and other listeners in our Facebook group to talk about this episode and anything about names and naming. And follow us on our popular TikTok channel for name funnies and viral vids! ___ The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory review animal names that have jumped onto the baby names charts, names you can use that have animals in the meanings, mythological animal names, and celebrities with animal names. We also report on the latest celebrity baby news and name name questions from our listeners. Names mentioned in this episode: Diele, Remy, Bear, Birdie, Fox, Kit, Wolf, Aquila, Everett, Orson, Zev, Paloma, Ravenna, Drago, and more! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Please SUBSCRIBE so you don' t miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this mini-episode of the podcast, Jennifer and Mallory deep dive into two names of superheroes: Thor and Jayna!
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Jennifer and Mallory discuss names from cartoons, options for naming babies after characters, and the history of some of the most iconic cartoon character's names. We also report on the latest celebrity baby news and take questions from our listeners. Names mentioned in this episode: Odessa, Jamaria, Augustin, Felix, Petunia, Casper, Brutus, Dino, Velma, Daphne, Homer, Bart, Dexter, Archer, Avonlea, and more! Sources: https://www.carpediemrome.com/blog/who-are-the-ninja-turtles-named-after/ https://looneytunes.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Looney_Tunes_Characters https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Smurfs_characters https://www.npr.org/2014/10/13/355769259/fx-show-archer-to-drop-isis-name https://maritimecyprus.com/2021/03/31/maritime-history-popeye-in-real-life-1868/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory pick two French names that have crossed over onto the U.S. Charts: Clementine (Clémentine) and Antoine. We discuss the etymology, history, and stats of the names as well as famous and fictional name bearers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory are joined by our in-house Star Wars aficionado Kees Andersen to discuss character names from the Star Wars Universe, and how they've affected human baby names in real life! We also report on the current celebrity baby news and take letters from our listeners. Names mentioned in this episode: Sylvestra, Olivette, Luke, Leia, Ezra, Kylo, Anakin, Lyra, Zev, Lando, R2D2, Andra, and more! Sources: Wikipedia.org, Wookieepedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We welcome Onomast and friend Dr. Cleveland Kent Evans to discuss U.S. name trends from 1921-2020 for U.S. Births. We talk about the Social Security baby names statistics, interesting trends, anomalies, and mistakes! Jennifer and Mallory also report on the latest celebrity baby news and take questions from our listeners! Names mentioned in this episode: Amiri, Zakai, Aadi, Mary, James, Elizabeth, Blossom, Ryver, Wave, Symphani, Donovan, and more!
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Jennifer and Mallory do a deep dive into names of silent film stars, Rudolph Valentino and Theda Bara! Name Bites is a feature of The Baby Names Podcast, produced by BabyNames.com. Don't forget to subscribe, so you don't miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
To celebrate Women's History Month, Jennifer and Mallory dive into how names are affected by women's rights and lack thereof. We discuss women's surnames, names, naming female babies and the prefix Ms. We also report on the latest celebrity baby news and take letters from our listeners! Names mentioned in this episode: Eleven, Olena, Hixon, George, Charlotte - Currer, Anne - Acton, Emily - Ellis, Exa, Champ, and Sergio! ____________________ Resources and Articles: History behind Maiden Vs. Married Names I added Mr. to my Resume and Landed a Job https://qz.com/103453/i-understood-gender-discrimination-after-i-added-mr-to-my-resume-and-landed-a-job/ Gender Bias - The Resume Edition Name Bias in Hiring Child Begs Parents to Change her Name to Charlotte Transgender & Naming Survey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory each choose a name of a leader and discuss the background, meaning, and namesakes for that particular name. Names included in this episode: Golda and Duke. Name Bites is a production of BabyNames.com. Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 82 – Jennifer and Mallory take turns discussing 2022 baby name trends that they absolutely do not like. We also report on the latest celebrity baby news and take questions from our listeners! Names mentioned in this episode: Terenia, Yuri, Abrielle, Chaos, Bravely, Lucifer, Baby, Otis, Lautner, Maisie and more! Want to chat with Jennifer and Mallory and other name enthusiasts? Join our Facebook Group. Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Email us at podcast@babynames.com. The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this Name Bites, Jennifer and Mallory pick names of educators Carlton Moody and Marva Collins. Carlton Moody was our vice principal at Martin Luther King Jr. Laboratory School in Evanston Illinois. He was a beloved role model for many students during his tenure at the experimental school, and still interacts with them today! Marva Collins opened her own private school for the lower-income families in the inner city of Chicago. Jennifer and Mallory deep-dive into each name, its meaning, and popularity over time. Have a name you'd like us to cover? Email us at podcast@babynames.com. The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 81 - Jennifer and Miranda (standing in for Mal) discuss baby naming before and after the public Internet, and how online culture has changed baby naming in many ways! We also report on the latest celebrity baby news and take questions from our listeners. Names mentioned in this episode: Amandine, Mabel, Jennifer, Elvis, Kalista, Kashton, Cleopatra... and more! References: U.S. Social Security Baby Names Stats Bruce Lansky's Baby Names Books HowManyofMe.com Austin Delivery Driver Stabbed in a Fight (Lucifer Devil Divinitas) SlashedBeauty.com - Miranda's Budget Beauty Blog BabyNames on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory welcome Celebrity Baby Blogger Kate Fann to review our choices for the best and (not so best) celebrity baby names of 2021. Names mentioned in this episode: Lilibet, Harlow, Cleopatra, Arrow, Archer, Grace, Sloane, Chance, Maisy, Jupiter, Row, Lux, Prince... and more! View the Full List of Celebrity Baby Names of 2021. Stay tuned for Season 5 of The Baby Names Podcast, premiering in January of 2022. Have a question for Jennifer & Mallory? Email us at podcast@babynames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory discuss the Top Names of 2021. They review the top 20 most popular names of 2021, interesting names beyond the top 100, surprising names on the list, names they love and names they hate. They also do some emerging new name trends for 2022. Names mentioned in this episode: Odile, Kyler, Loria, Aurora, Aidan, Scarlett, Rhett, Isla, Ophelia, Quinn, Valkyrie, Draco, Lysander, Dexter, Charlotte, Solstice, Nyx, Halo... and more! We also report on the current celebrity baby news and take letters from our listeners. View the full list of 100 Most Popular Baby Names of 2021 Call for Nominations for the 2021 American Name Society Names of the Year - nominations must be received before January 15, 2022. Thanks to Forvo.com for helping us with name pronunciation! _____ The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In our between-the-episodes Name Bites, Jennifer and Mallory each deep dive into one name and review its meaning, origin, namesakes, and popularity. This Name Bite's theme is SURNAMES! In this episode, we cover the names Madison and Kirk. If you want to submit a theme for Name Bites, email us at podcast@babynames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer & Mallory talk about how many culturally Italian names are hitting the U.S. baby names charts, go over the top names in Italy, predict some new and unique Italian baby names for 2022, and names of Italian celebs! So break out the good Chianti and listen, as we also report on recent celebrity baby news and take questions from our listeners! Names mentioned in this episode: Aucoin (French), Zelda (German), Isabella, Gianna, Luna, Milo, Leonardo, Enzo, Andrea, Rafaelo, Rocco, Serafina, Chiara... and many, many, more! Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Write us at podcast@babynames.com. To discuss the show with Jen and Mal and other name enthusiasts, be sure to join our Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/babynamespodcast.
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In our between-the-episodes Name Bites, Jennifer and Mallory each deep dive into one name and review its meaning, origin, namesakes, and popularity. The theme for this episode is ASTRONAUTS! In this episode, we cover the female Welsh name Sian in honor of Sian Proctor, and the Japanese name Mamoru in honor of Mamoru "Mark" Mohri. If you want to submit a theme for Name Bites, email us at podcast@babynames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sisters Jennifer and Mallory Moss curate a list of iconic artist names that would work as baby names today, and tell some stories behind the names. Names mentioned in this episode: Turlough, Corbin, Conrad, Orpah, Degas, August, Chagall, Klee, Rembrandt, Salvadore, Rockwell, Wyeth, Frida, Diego, Michelangelo, Julia, Harriet, Hugo...and more! Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Email us at podcast@babynames.com. Don't forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast player, so you don't miss an episode. And join us in our Facebook Group to talk about the podcast, roast names, help parents with names, and play fun name games. ___ The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a new addition to our podcast, we present our third installment of Name Bites! Jennifer and Mallory each pick a name to present and discuss its origin, history, popularity, and namesakes. Names mentioned in this episode: Jolyon and Celestine. Have a name you want us to cover? Write us at podcast@babynames.com. Join us in our Facebook groups: The Baby Names Podcast Celebrity Baby News Our sponsor for this episode is HELLO FRESH, America’s #1 meal delivery kit. To receive up to 14 delivered meal kits from HELLO FRESH go to https://hellofresh.com/babynames14 and use discount code: BABYNAMES14.
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Jennifer and Mallory review and analyze the top 5 names from 40 countries around the world: Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia Federation, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK, and the United States. We also report on the current celebrity baby news and take questions from our listeners! Names mentioned in this episode: Dumaresq, Lucky, Liam, Maverick, Keaton, Cosmo, Rillian, Julia, Ottilie, Emerson, and more! View the full list of top names around the world on BabyNames.com! Join us in our Facebook groups: The Baby Names Podcast Celebrity Baby News Our sponsor for this episode is HELLO FRESH, America’s #1 meal delivery kit. To receive up to 14 delivered meal kits from HELLO FRESH go to https://hellofresh.com/babynames14 and use discount code: BABYNAMES14. The Baby Names Podcast is hosted by Jennifer Moss and Mallory Moss, founders of BabyNames.com - online since 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a new addition to our podcast, we present our second installment of Name Bites! Jennifer and Mallory each pick a name to present and discuss its origin, history, popularity, and namesakes. Names mentioned in this episode: Leo and Lavender Have a name you want us to cover? Write us at podcast@babynames.com. To chat with Jennifer, Mallory, and other name enthusiasts, join our Facebook Group! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory suggest names associated with and reminiscent of New Age spirituality. We also report on the current Celebrity Baby News and take name questions from our listeners. Names mentioned in this episode: Idris, Malcolm, Avice, Isabeau, Rayssa, Momiji, Zen, Sage, Asta, Bodhi, Celeste, Déja, Ethereal, Kismet, Muse, Nyx, Seance, Solstice, Spirit, Vortex...and many, many more! Join us in our Facebook groups: The Baby Names Podcast Celebrity Baby News Our sponsor for this episode is HELLO FRESH, America’s #1 meal delivery kit. To receive up to 14 delivered meal kits from HELLO FRESH go to https://hellofresh.com/babynames14 and use discount code: BABYNAMES14. ________________________ Related episodes: Names from Space Dark, Gothic, and Mystical Names Temporal (Time) Names ________________________ Sources Zen on Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zen 11 Benefits of Burning Sage, How to Get Started, and More 2014 Study on Sage: https://www.scielo.br/j/rbfar/a/p3kqjsDnN8fZxcdkgYbGQLC/?lang=en 2016 Study on Sage: http://thesis.honors.olemiss.edu/622/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a new addition to our podcast, we present our first installment of Name Bites! Jennifer and Mallory each pick a name to present and discuss its origin, history, popularity, and namesakes. Names mentioned in this episode: Lilibet, Elizabeth, Roman Have a name you want us to cover? Write us at podcast@babynames.com. To chat with Jennifer, Mallory, and other name enthusiasts, join our Facebook Group! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 74 - In honor of the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, we're reviewing names from the U.S. Olympic team, past and present. We also review the current celebrity baby news and take two fun questions from our listeners. Names mentioned in this episode: Seim, Tino, Sky, Usain, Olympia, Olga, Nadia, Tennys, Napheesa, Evy, Nevin, Coryn, Francesca, Evita, Yul, Sakura, Genevra, Cheta, Tierna...and more! ______ Full U.S. Olympic Roster: https://babynames.com/blogs/names/us-olympic-team-2021 2021 Olympics Schedule: https://www.nbcolympics.com/full-schedule Story of Seim: https://www.tiktok.com/@seimkuruc/video/6973130426198084870 Usain Bolt Welcomes Twins! https://babynames.com/blogs/celebrities/olympian-usain-bolt-welcomes-twins ______ The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Part 2 of a two-part series on Jewish names and identity. Our special guest is Kirsten Fermaglich, Professor of History and Jewish Studies at Michigan State University and author of A Rosenberg by Any Other Name: A History of Jewish Name Changing in America . We discuss how it became common after World War I for Jewish families to change their surnames and why. Jennifer and Mallory also reveal their TRUE family surname and some deep, dark family secrets. We also report on the latest celebrity baby news and take questions from listeners: What do you think about a boy named Hazel? What boy names can we use for a girl? Names mentioned in this episode: Childeric, Apollo, Clementine, Lilibet Diana, Arrow Fox, Elliot, Lux, Zillion, Mixolydian, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Part 1 of a two-part series on Jewish names and identity. Jennifer and Mallory speak with sociolinguist Dr. Iman M. Nick, author of Personal Names, Hitler, and The Holocaust: A Socio-onomastic Study of Genocide and Nazi Germany. Dr. Nick is president of the Germanic Society for Forensic Linguistics, and the Editor-in-Chief of NAMES, the scientific journal of the American Name Society. Listener discretion is advised: this episode covers topics of violence, racism, and genocide. Names mentioned in this episode: Loma, Télesphore, Eaton, Abraham, Cohen, Yaniv, Caleb, Ethan, Stanley, Kaladin, and more! Please spare a minute to take our PODCAST LISTENER SURVEY and enter to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card: https://bit.ly/bnpodsurvey The Baby Names podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. ______________ Sources: What is the difference between Yiddish and Hebrew?
Personal Names, Hitler, and The Holocaust: A Socio-onomastic Study of Genocide and Nazi Germany by I.M. Nick
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Jennifer and Mallory discuss the top names on the U.S. Social Security baby names list, surprises on the list, and baby names we've spotted on the list! We also report on the latest celebrity baby news and take name questions from our listeners. Names mentioned in this episode: Maverick, Seven, Sekani, Jimmy, Marks, Liam, Olivia, Kobe, Gianna, Lincoln, Jaxon, Rhett, Clyde, Anakin, Nevaeh, Kaison, Rocky, Mazikeen, Shiloh, Koala, Leva...and more! Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Write us at podcast@babynames.com. The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. ________________ Sources for this show: Social Security Baby Names List: https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/ ESPN Daily Podcast on the name Jalen: http://www.espn.com/espnradio/podcast/archive/_/id/27767948 The Hate U Give: https://www.amazon.com/Hate-U-Give-Angie-Thomas/dp/0062498533/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory discuss the new/old trend of giving babies "Expectation Names" names that imply an expectation on the child, a quality of their character, behavior, or success. Is it fair to give your child an Expectation Name? The answer is not so simple. We also report on the current celebrity baby news, the American Name Society Names of the Year, and take your questions on names and naming. Names mentioned in this episode: Lena, Corbin, Humility, Tace, Abstinence, Chastity, Faith, Hope, Keep-the-Faith, Loyal, Royal, Justice, Maverick, Tequila, Ryker, Harley, Sincere, Legend, Messiah, and more! Have a question for Jennifer & Mallory? Write us at podcast@babynames.com. __________________________ Our sources: Christian Science Monitor New England Historical Society The News & Observer American Name Society Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Last year at this time, we did an episode about Irish Names - and our Irish listeners had quite a laugh at how we Americans pronounced Irish names! So this year we've invited popular Irish radio host and podcast producer Dusty Rhodes to help us with authentic Irish name pronunciation! We looked at the popular names from Ireland from 2019 and picked out the more traditional Irish names that would give Americans a bit of a challenge. Here's the list, with the name and current rank for babies in Ireland. Follow along with us and see if you get the pronunciation right! BOYS Tadhg 8 Darragh 11 Oisín 13 Fionn 16 Cillian 17 / Cian 32 Rían 20 Senán 41 Donnacha 56 Cathal 61 Eoin 74 Ruairí 87 Odhran 92 Daithí 116 Éanna 127 Páidí 143 GIRLS Fíadh 3 Caoimhe 17 Saoirse 23 Éabha 29 Sadhbh 37 Róisín 40 Clodagh 50 Niamh 54 Aoibhín 69 Ailbhe 75 Aoibheann 79 Áine 92 Aisling 94 Laoise 131 Aoibhe 137 Check out Dusty's podcast "The Dust Pod" at www.dustpod.ie. View the full list of most popular Irish Baby Names from the CSO. ________ The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Everyone has a name! Names are tied to history, culture, family, and identity. Each episode we deep dive into one name subject, report on the latest celebrity baby news, and take questions from our listeners! Subscribe to the Baby Names Podcast so you don't miss an episode. The Baby Names Podcast is hosted by sisters Jennifer Moss and Mallory Moss, founders of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chicago natives Jennifer Moss and Mallory Moss discuss a vast list of Chicago-inspired baby names for parents who want to honor the Windy City. We also report on the latest celebrity baby news and take letters from our listeners. Names mentioned in this episode: Dorothy, Tad, Devery, Addison, Clark, Barack, Lake, Palmer, Astor, Daley, Grant, Lincoln... and more! View the FULL list of Chicago-Inspired baby names Read Jennifer's series of Mysteries with a Metaphysical twist set in Chicago, starting with Town Red! And here's that book, Streetwise Chicago: A History of Chicago Street Names by Don Hayner! Have a question for Jennifer & Mallory? Email us at podcast@babynames.com. ______ The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory discuss less-popular alternatives to the top 10 boys and girls names on the BabyNames.com charts. We also discuss highlights from our celebrity baby news, and take name questions from our listeners! Names mentioned in this episode: Laure, Gilles, Karenina, Rosemary, Sigfried, Oleander Lachlan, Eitan, Antoine, Colm, Garrett, Cicely, Odette, Aline, Vignette, Livandra, Ayla, Azriela... and more! We mentioned this article: The 1000 most popular surnames in the U.S. Have feedback about this episode? Join our Facebook group to discuss or write us at podcast@babynames.com. The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this minisode, BabyNames.com founder Jennifer Moss talks about the history of the website, how she and her sister Mallory started The Baby Names Podcast, and what's in store for 2021. BabyNames.com was founded in 1996 and is celebrating our 25th year online. Season 4 of The Baby Names Podcast will begin in February of 2021. Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Email us at podcast@babynames.com. Join us to gab about names in our Facebook Group and stay tuned for more BabyNames Live! shows on Facebook and YouTube. The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. _______ If you or anyone you know is suffering from depression or contemplating suicide please talk to someone. Call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1(800) 273-TALK - 1(800) 273-8255 Music: My Favorite Tree by Isobel O'Conner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our celebrity baby blogger, Kate Fann, joins Jennifer and Mallory in counting down the 5 best celebrity baby names and 5 worst celebrity baby names of the year. We also report on the current celebrity baby news and take letters from our listeners! Names mentioned in this episode: LISTEN and FIND OUT! For the most current celebrity baby news, visit the BabyNames.com Celebrity Blog. Join our Facebook Group to chat about our episodes with Jennifer & Mallory and other listeners! This is the final episode of Season 3 of the Baby Names Podcast - we will be taking a short break in January, so tune in again in February of 2021 for Season 4! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The list is out! BabyNames.com has compiled the top most popular names of the year, and Jennifer and Mallory go at it with their opinions and predictions for 2021. We also cover the current celebrity baby news and take listener questions on names and naming! Names mentioned in this episode: Mourade, Darsha, Oliver, Liam, Theodore, Declan, Amelia/Emilia, Charlotte, Luna, Wren, Alastair, Caspian, Kobe, Theon, Mint, Ursula, Cohen, and many, many, more! Check out the full list here: Top 100 Baby Names of 2020 * * Sponsored by TOWN RED - A series of mysteries with a metaphysical twist! * * Join our Facebook Group to chat about our episodes with Jennifer & Mallory and other listeners! Have a question for Jennifer & Mallory? Email us at podcast@babynames.com. Please stay safe, stay healthy, and if you must go out of your home - practice social distancing and ALWAYS mask up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory discuss the age-old question: Can a name make or break your success in life? We also speak with special guest Abby Sandel from AppellationMountain.net. Abby is a life-long name enthusiast and baby name consultant! Names mentioned in this episode: Koven, Rockland, Touca, Bullseye, Barak, Elvis, Madonna, Kamala, Wisdom, Allure, Halcyon. Visit Abby's site: Appellation Mountain Girl who has the record of the world's longest name - The Oprah Winfrey Show Join our Facebook Group to chat about our episodes with Jennifer & Mallory and other listeners! Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Write us at podcast@babynames.com or call our message line at (702) 848-5510. The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory discuss names from the Harry Potter series of novels (and movies) authored by JK Rowling. We also report on this week's celebrity baby news and take questions from our listeners! Names mentioned in this episode: Yarrow, Caprice, Bruton, Barley, Seraphina, Harry, Ronald, Hermione, Bilius, Draco, Hagrid, Albus, Bellatrix, Cedric, Cornelius, Fleur, Ginevra, Lucius, Luna, Marvolo, Minerva, Myrtle, Narcissa, Neville, Petunia, Phineas, Rubeus, Potter, Severus, Sirius...and more! BabyNames.com does not support nor condone Rowling's recent statements on gender identity, and we fully support the LGBTQIA community. If you are a Harry Potter superfan and have noticed any errors or omissions - please write us! We'll include your notes in the next show: email podcast@babynames.com or call our message line: (702) 848-5510. Join our Facebook Group to chat about our episodes with Jennifer & Mallory and other listeners! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory talk all about gaming naming - names from video games and role playing games. Joining us is Matthew Mercer, founding cast member and Dungeon Master of the hit online show, Critical Role, and Lee Perry, former lead designer at Epic Games. Names mentioned in this episode: Tierre, Taius, Piana, Marika, Roshella, Astro, Dino, Lara, Lily, Blade, Exandria, Purvon, Dimble Thaydeen, River, Titan, Liberty, and more! You can watch Critical Role live on TwitchTV or recorded at YouTube. A big thanks to fellow podcaster, Christopher Gronlund, for helping to put together this show. We highly recommend Christopher's short story podcast called Not About Lumberjacks! Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Email us at podcast@babynames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sisters Jennifer Moss and Mallory Moss discuss names that were originally dictionary words! Dictionary words have become very trendy for baby names, whether they're flower names, brand names, occupational names, or more! Listen as we discuss this phenomenon, along with the current celebrity baby news, and take questions from our listeners. Names mentioned in this episode: Klaus, Bear, Birdie, Mason, Reign, Winter, Ember, Eve, Harper, Piper, Luna, Aura, Isla, Heaven, Calliope, Cosmo, Bishop, Reign, Rogue, Calico...and many, many more! Have a question for Jennifer & Mallory? Email us at podcast@babynames.com or call our message line at (702) 848-5510. Subscribe to the Baby Names Podcast so you don't miss an episode - available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, and most of your favorite podcast players. Join our Facebook Group to chat about our episodes with Jennifer & Mallory and other listeners! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is the second in a two-part episode about Changing Your Name. Jennifer is joined by guest host Kees Wiederspan, social media manager for BabyNames.com and a long-time member of our names community. We speak with Dr. Olivia Danforth about changing your name through the gender transitioning process. Choosing a new name and going by your new, chosen name is a big step when transitioning and can be extremely rewarding to finally have a name that reflects your true identity. Listen as we discuss these important issues, as well as report on the current celebrity baby news and take letters from you, our listeners! Names mentioned in this episode: Mallison, Malle, Mallory, Kees, Olivia, Lyra, Arlo, Wilnely, and Carlisle. Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Email us at podcast@babynames.com or call our message line at (702) 848-5510. If you're going through (or have gone through) gender transition, we'd love for you to take our survey about choosing your new name. The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The U.S. Social Security top baby names list has dropped for 2019, and Mallory and Jennifer have some opinions! A special between-the-episodes show to discuss the top 1,000 baby names for births in the United States. Some names mentioned in this episode: Liam, Olivia, Dean, Maverick, Piper, Aurelia, Xander, Adonis, Dashiell, Kai-everything, Dixie, Rome, Ximena, Kobe, and more! What do you think about the list? Write us! podcast@babynames.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is the first of a two-part episode on Changing your Name. Mallory and Jennifer discuss why a person might want to change their name-first or last-and how to do so. We talk with Dr. Karen Pennesi, linguistic anthropologist at the University of Western Ontario, on name changing pertaining to immigration and cultural assimilation. We also report on the current celebrity baby news and take questions from our listeners. Names mentioned in this episode: Fews, Wifi, Elsa, Jerry, Ignatz, Daisy, Ever, Hayden, Betsy, Buddy. Universal Design for Belonging: Living and Working with Diverse Personal Names by Dr. Karen Pennesi Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Email us at podcast@babynames.com or call our message line at (702) 848-5510. The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eponym, Aptronym, Cryptonym, Zoonym - Jennifer and Mallory talk names of names and names of everything! With examples and—of course—some differing of opinions. We also catch up on the current celebrity baby news and take listener questions on names and naming. Names mentioned in this episode: Lieux, Luc, Delilah, Ophelia, Nasa, Sirius, Orion, Mason, Birdie, Pagett, Kobe, Orlando... and more! View our full Names Glossary. Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Email us at podcast@babynames.com or call our message line at (702) 848-5510. The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory discuss the top names from the Twilight Saga and discuss their effect on baby naming for the past fifteen years. Also: the latest celebrity baby news and letters from our listeners! Check out the new book in the Twilight series, Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer. Names mentioned in this episode: Myfanwy, Exavier, Ezio, Prem, Ilene, Bella, Edward, Jacob, Alice, Rosalie, Jasper, Emmett, Esme, Carlisle, Charlie, James, Renesmee, Cullen, Swan...and more! Have feedback on this episode or a question for Jennifer & Mallory? Write us at podcast@babynames.com. Join our Facebook Group to chat with us and other fans, and make sure you tune in for BabyNames LIVE! every 2 weeks on Facebook Live. Related episodes: Naming Fictional Characters - for writers! Names from Game of Thrones Dark, Gothic, & Mystical Names Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
More entertainment names! Jennifer and Mallory discuss names from classic television shows including Leave it to Beaver, I Love Lucy, Bewitched, Gilligan's Island, The Brady Bunch, The Mary Tyler Moore Show...and more! Also: this week's celebrity baby news, Q&A from our listeners and all about the name Karen. Names mentioned in this episode: Jerrika, Buck, Brinkley, Lucy, June, Samantha, Serena, Anthony, Oliver, Jeannie, Lovella, Amethyst, James, Karen... and more! Related Episodes: Star Trek Names Names from Disney Names from Classic Hollywood Have a question for Jennifer & Mallory? Email us: podcast@babynames.com _______________________________ Sources: IMDB.com Hello Giggles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory talk about names from the Golden Age of Hollywood. We also report on this week's celebrity baby news and give our opinion on their chosen baby names, and take questions from our listeners! Names mentioned in this episode: Epiphany, Zephryn, Geneva, Azalea, Dempsey, Giuseppe, Charlie, Oona, Theodosia, Mabel, Roscoe, Oliver, Myrna, Katharine, Dorothy, Clark, Vivien, Leslie, Mae, Monroe, Greta, Lillian, Rita, Rex, Desmond, Clara, Tallulah, Oscar, Indie, Slate, Hollywood...and more! Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Email us at podcast@babynames.com. Join us in our Facebook group to chat with us about these episodes: https://www.facebook.com/groups/babynamespodcast/ __________________ Sources: Wikipedia IMDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory talk all about Welsh Names - given names, surnames, and place names! Our special guest is Dr. Sara Louise Wheeler, Welsh Names academic, author, and poet! We also discuss the current celebrity baby news and take questions from our listeners. Names mentioned in this episode: Justice, Blue, Sara, Rhiannon, Harri, Seren, Ffan, Jac, Macsen, Caerwyn, Dilys, Gwenhwyfar, Bran, Ebrill, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, and more! We want to hear your NAME STORIES! Either call our message line at (702) 848-5510 and record your story, or record it on your device and email us at podcast@babynames.com. Check out Dr. Wheeler's Onomastic Blog (onomastics is the study of names). _____________________________________ Sources: Office for National Statistics, U.K. Welsh Place Names Society Welsh Naming - BBC What are Welsh Names About? - Family Search Family Search Wiki - Welsh Names Welsh Pronunciation Guide (PDF) - Family Search Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory tabulate and discuss the trending names of 2020 (so far), Elon Musk's new baby boy named X Æ A-12, and take fascinating questions from our listeners on name and naming. Bonus: Irish native Elizabeth McLoughlin helps us with our pronunciation from the Irish Names episode. Names Mentioned in this episode: Thaïs, Thalia, Talia, Darcy, Oliver, Aidan, Ethan, Charlotte, Ava, Amelia, Luna, Ronan, Roman, Josephine, Juniper, Apollo, Arlo, Milo, Gideon, Malaysia, and more! Click here to view Top Trending Names of 2020 (so far) _______ Sources: Melissa Rauch's article on being a Pandemama: I Never Thought I'd be Giving Birth During a Pandemic https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/ www.sabrizain.org/malaya/malays4.htm California Department of Public Health Vital Records Birth Registration Handbook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory discuss names from the fashion industry: designers, models, and brands! We also gab about the latest celebrity baby news and take questions from you, our listeners! Names mentioned in this episode: Julin, Ariel, Chanel, Prada, Marie-Jeanne, Versailles, Erté, Poiret, Joy, Vivienne, Vionnet, Cavalli, Vera, Carolina, Maybelline, Eugenia, Vogue, Iman, Doutzen, Berit, Tyson, Tyra...and more! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Email us at podcast@babynames.com. Articles written by Jennifer about fashion advertising: As Subtle as the Pose As Subtle as the Pose - 3 Years Later (a followup) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory discuss names from the Star Trek Universe. The stories behind how the most iconic characters got their names, Star Trek names that you can use for human babies, and some cool names of cast members throughout the years. Names mentioned in this episode: Itziar, Práxedes, Kevyn, Tiberius, Spock, XTMPRSZNTWLFD, Uhura, Kato, Khan, Noonien/Noonian, Geordi, B'Elanna, Chakotay, Seven of Nine, T'Pau, M'Ress, Siranna, Jett, Renaud, Meredith, Eivin. A special thanks to Christopher Gronlund of Not About Lumberjacks podcast for reading our excerpt of James T. Kirk from Star Trek: The Movie, a companion novel. Have a name or naming question for Jennifer & Mallory? Email us at podcast@babynames.com. The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. _________ Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/ https://www.startrek.com/ https://www.cygnus-x1.net/links/lcars/USS-Enterprise-Officers-Manual.php https://www.trekbbs.com/threads/naming-conventions.266779/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory talk all about MIDDLE names: why we have them, the most common middle names, fun middle name stories, and celebs who go by their middle names! Names mentioned in this episode: Akira, Shine, Beena, Kious, George, Rudyard, Rooney, Edsel, Ranger, LaChelle, Faith, Saunsuray, Birdie, Skipper, Goldie. Top middle names in the U.S. from 2010-2015 Girls: Marie, Grace, Rose, Ann, Elizabeth, Faith, Mae, Lynn, Renee, and Jane. Boys: James, Lee, Michael, Joseph, Alexander, David, William, Andrew, Matthew, and Robert. The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com, founded by sisters Jennifer Moss and Mallory Moss. Have feedback about the episode? Write us at podcast@ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Jennifer and Mallory talk all about Irish names, including the history and traditions of Irish naming, Irish name pronunciation, Irish surnames, the top baby names in Ireland, and choose our favorite traditional Irish names. Names mentioned in this episode: Conchobhar (Connor), Medb (Maeve), Fiadh (Fia), Aoife (EEfya), Caoimhe (KEEva), Tadgh (Tayg), Oisín (o-SHEEN), Fionn, Cillian, Rían. Celtic names in the 2019 Irish charts Boys: Callum, Donnacha, Cathal, Ruairí, Odhrán, Cormac, Eoghan, Cillian, Tiernan, Lorcan, Kían, Dáire, Dáithí, Diarmuid, Ruadhán, Aodhán, Cuan, Séimí, Fionán, and Séadna. Girls: Éabha, Sadhbh/Saibh, Róisín, Clodagh, Aoibhín, Bonnie, Ailbhe, Aoibheann, Méabh, Laoise, Aoibhe, Síofra, Síun, Caragh, Éala, Róise, Bláithín, Cadhla, Gráinne, Éadaoin, Bláthnaid, Clíodhna, Sinéad, Bronagh, Síomha, Saorlaith, Meadhbh, Ceoladh, Eibhlín, Órlaith, and Réiltín. Have a naming question for Jennifer and Mallory? Email us! podcast@babynames.com Or join us in our Facebook Group: The Baby Names Podcast "Sky Boat Song" and "O Danny Boy" played by Jennifer Moss ________________ Sources used for this episode: https://www.rareirishstuff.com/ https://www.History.com https://www.cso.ie/en/interactivezone/visualisationtools/babynamesofireland/ https://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cregan/patterns.htm https://irelandxo.com/ https://www.johngrenham.com https://www.irish-genealogy-toolkit.com/ https://www.Loc.gov https://www.teanglann.ie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Many parents are finding it hard to choose a baby name in this day of information overload! Mallory and Jennifer discuss the process and challenges of choosing a name for your child. Do you get stuck in the veto process? Does your partner hate every name you suggest? Do you get too much input from the in-laws? We give you practical naming advice so you can whittle down your names list and agree on the perfect name. We also discuss the latest celebrity baby news and take questions from you, our listeners! Names mentioned in this episode: Jalen, Kendrick, Brycen, Dwight, Ike, Miranda, Cassia, Keats, Axel, Isabel, Eliza, Claire. Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Email us at podcast@babynames.com. Or call our message line at (702) 848-5510. We recommend that expecting parents purchase The Baby Names Workbook - one copy for each parent so you can both participate in the naming process. ________________________________________ The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In honor of Black History Month, Jennifer and Mallory discuss names inspired by iconic Black Americans and the history of naming in the Black American culture. We also report on the current celebrity baby news and take your questions on names and naming. Names mentioned in this episode: Martin, Coretta, Rosa, Crispus, Octavia, Luther, Maya, Josephine, Latifah, Barack, Bayard, Mahershala, Cassius, Kobe, Marlon, Tupac, Kanye, Ta-Nehisi, Zora...and more! Join our Facebook group where you can chat about the show. Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Email podcast@babynames.com or call our message line: (702) 848-5510. The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. __________ Sources: https://www.who2.com/list/black-history-month-biographies/ Wikipedia Hello Beautiful Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Mallory and Jennifer give cool, unique alternatives to the Top Baby Names on the BabyNames.com charts. We also get input from our VIP members in our message boards community. So if you're looking for unique names, we'll give you choices! We also cover the current celebrity baby news and take questions from YOU, our listeners. Names mentioned in this episode: Kobe, Cambria, Lionel, Odin, Thatcher, Flynn, Hazel, Isla, Alasdair, Raddix, Etta, Aalam, Freeya, Stella, and more! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory discuss the BabyNames.com Top Baby Names of 2019. We go over the top ten names, names that stand out in the top 100, and up and coming name trends for 2020. We also cover the current celebrity baby news and take questions from our listeners. We dedicate this episode to our sister Kate, whom we lost this past week to pancreatic cancer at the young age of 63. Kate was a lifelong educator and accomplished stained glass artist. We are devastated and will miss her now and forever. Names mentioned in this episode: Von, Josey, Theo, Royce, Atlas, Infiniti, Liam, Charlotte, Amelia/Emilia, Aria/Arya, Hazel, Nora, Declan, Emmett, Cheryce, Rowan, Kailani, Iris, Ivy... and so much more! See the Top 100 Baby Names for 2019 Gounod's Ave Maria (based on Bach) arranged and performed by Cyril Baranov. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sisters Jennifer Moss and Mallory Moss discuss Disney names from mice to dwarfs to princesses to Mousketeers. Also: the latest celebrity baby news and listener questions on names and naming! Names mentioned in this episode: Malone, Jerome, Cremaine, Mickey, Minnie, Clarice, Ub, Snow, Ariel, Tiana, Aurora, Belle, Moana, Sade, Eudora, Megara, Sebastian, Jaq, Pepper, Dante, Gaston, Disney...and more! Sources: https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Disney_characters https://disney.fandom.com/ Disney's Art of Animation: From Mickey Mouse to Beauty and the Beast by Bob Thomas (Hyperion, New York, 1991) https://www.buzzfeed.com/leonoraepstein/things-you-never-knew-about-disney-princesses http://www.originalmmc.com/cast.html https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Disney_characters https://ohmy.disney.com/movies/2018/01/22/the-ultimate-list-of-disney-baby-names/ https://family.disney.com/articles/uncommon-disney-baby-names/ http://neverpedia.com/pan/Tinker_Bell The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Check out the new Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory discuss everything about pet names! Dog names, cat names, even hippos! We discuss common pet name categories, famous historical pets, celebrity pets, and best practices in naming your animal companions. Names mentioned in this episode: Hecate, Atlas, Ever, Buddy, Mary Puppins, Max, Buddy, Genghis, Skalla, King, Fido, Dookie, Vulcan, Rin Tin Tin, Lassie, Boo, Tardar Sauce, Uggie, Li'l Bub, Marley, Roxie Hart, Sirius Black, Tinkerbell... and more! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. _____________________________ Sources for this episode: PetNames.com Cheatsheet WagWalking.com Wikipedia - Presidential Pets Marie Claire Dogtime.com MydogsName BestLifeOnline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Just in time for Halloween, Jennifer and Mallory talk about iconic names from the horror genre: movies, tv, and books. They also cover True Crime with a conversation about names of serial killers and assassins. Also: the current celebrity baby news and take name questions from our listeners! Names mentioned in this episode: Epiphany, Jacoby, Raj, Dracula, Erik, Norman, Regan, Damien, Freddy, Michael, Jason, Carrie, Misery, Hannibal, Clarice, and more! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. _____________________________ Sources for this episode: The Internet Movie Database (IMDB) Wikipedia THE GUARDIAN: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/oct/24/russia.haroonsiddique MENTAL FLOSS: http://mentalfloss.com/article/28663/serial-killer-who-inspired-three-classic-horror-movies COLLIDER: https://collider.com/20-best-horror-films-1900-1950/#the-phantom-of-the-opera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory discuss names from the works of William Shakespeare: names Shakespeare (allegedly) created, how Romeo and Juliet discussed names, Shakespeare names currently on the popularity charts, and what Shakespeare names NOT to name your baby. Also included is this week's celebrity baby news and name questions from you, our listeners! Names mentioned in this episode: Eliud, Carston, Janny, Miranda, Romeo, Juliet, Hamlet, Lucrece, Othello, Macbeth, Jessica, Titus, and more! Sources for this Episode: IMDB Wikipedia: Shakespeare Characters from A-K, Shakespeare Characters from L-Z Shakespeare, the Conspiracy Theories (Telegraph) Macbeth, the Real King of Scotland Royal Shakespeare Company Shakespeare Online The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com - the #1 site for names and meaning online. Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Email podcast@babynames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In honor of Hispanic History Month, Jennifer and Mallory discuss Spanish names, the history of Spanish naming and name construction, Spanish surnames, the top names in Spain, popular Latin names in the United States and Latinx celebrity names. Names mentioned in this episode: Evren, Della, Miranda, Yenifer, Mallorca, Maria, José, Jesús, Hugo, Lucia, Alba, Valeria, Luna, Isla, Ximena...and more! We also review the current celebrity baby news and take listener questions and feedback on names and naming. Our sources for this episode: Instituto Nacional de Estadística PocketCultures.com Spanish411.net ___ The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com, the #1 site for names and meanings online. Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Email us at podcast@babynames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory discuss names of famous superheroes and supervillains from the comics, movies, and television. We also report on current celebrity baby news and answer letters from our listeners! Names mentioned in this episode: Soroya, Alyssia, Buck, Clark, Bruce, HarleyQuinn, Natalia, Diana, Ronan, Kraven, Nefaria, Callisto/Callista, Lillith, Buffy, Hiro...and more! Our sources for this episode include: Brittanica.com, Batman Fandom, Newsweek, Wikipedia, ComicBook.com, Marvel.com, and ComicVine ___ The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com, the #1 site for names and meanings online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory discuss names inspired by STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. We go over namesakes of inventors, mathematicians, physicists, and tech gurus! We also discuss the current celebrity baby news and take mail from you, our listeners Names mentioned in this episode: Zilpher, Kyler, Paxton, Winston, Tesla, Hedy, Einstein, Tyson, Blaise, Galileo, Rosalind, Hypatia, Deepika, Michio, Marconi, Linnaeus, Librina...and more! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com - the #1 site for names and meaning online! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory discuss everything about French names! We start with the history of naming in France, then discuss the top 20 most popular names in France and how they compare to the top 20 most popular names in Quebec and the U.S. List of acceptable baby names, according to the Law of 11 Germinal Year XI put into place by Napoleon in 1803, active until 1993. We also report the latest celebrity baby news and take listener questions on names and naming. To view the top 50 names in France and Quebec, click here. Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Email podcast@babynames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Big Brother is an international reality show that has been on air in the U.S. since the year 2000, and just recently started season 21. The premise is the contestants--called houseguests--live in a house with no contact with the outside world and have to evict one person a week. There are physical, mental, and endurance competitions, and there's also a "social game." Mallory and Jennifer are BIG BB fans and have decided to devote this show to its cast members, season by season, including the BB babies born to couples who met in the house! We also discuss the current celebrity baby news and take listener questions on names an naming. Names mentioned in this episode: Kamillia, Laurice (Reese), Hardy, Chiara, Jun, Nakomis, Beau, Kaysar, Libra, Lorenza, Chima, Christmas, Ovi, Kemi, and more! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com - the #1 site for names and meanings since 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory discuss names from musical theater - movie and stage musicals! We first go over musicals with names in the titles, then name songs from musicals, and finally names of children in musicals. We also gab about the celebrity baby news of the week, and take listener questions on baby names and naming. Names mentioned in this episode: Isabeau, Solange, Annie, Oliver, Gypsy, Evita, Anastasia, Dave, TrulyScrumptious, Moses, Hamilton...and more! Please take 5 minutes and take our Website Survey - each respondent will be entered into a drawing for a $75 Amazon Gift Certificate! Survey runs until September 20, 2019 - drawing winner will be announced on September 30, 2019. The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com - the #1 site for names and meanings since 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory discuss a spectrum of baby names derived from colors. We also gab about the latest celebrity baby news and take questions from you, our listeners! Names mentioned in this episode: Akiva, Ziva, Ebony, Ivory, Coral, Marigold, Blue, Violet, Indigo, Amber, Ambra, Gamboge, Xanthic, Periwinkle, Calais, Bianca...and more! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com - the #1 site for names and meanings since 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory discuss the royal baby Archie, the newest Kardashian-West, the top 1000 names of actual U.S. babies born in 2018, and take listener questions on names and naming. Names mentioned in this episode: Viorica, Jubilee, Archie, Spencer, Liam, Emma, Jenesis, Ridge, Mason, Luna, Arya, Alexa, Gene, Zana, Birdie, Brightlyn…and so so many more! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our guest is Kevin Stroud, attorney and host of The History of English podcast to talk about English names, and what happened in the year 1066 to change both the English language and English names, many of which we still use today. We also discuss how and why it was necessary to eventually have surnames (last names). And speaking of the English, there's a new royal baby! We cover that story in our celebrity baby segment, and take listener questions on names and naming. Standing in for Mallory in this episode is Jennifer's daughter, Miranda Mendelson, from SlashedBeauty.com. Have feedback or a question for the Baby Names Podcast? Email us at podcast@babynames.com Check out Kevin's podcast: The History of English. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory discuss names that have evolved into meaning other things, particularly in slang or colloquialisms. Please Note: this episode contains sexual expressions, drug terminology, and some derogatory names in the process of explanation. It is not intended for listeners under the age of 18. We also discuss the current celebrity baby news and take listener questions on names and naming. Names discussed in this episode: Dick, Maryjane, Cherry, Fanny, Butch, Gay, B.J., Reuben, Oscar, Emmy, Penny, Jean, Jake, Mickey, Lucy, Roger, Chad, Sheila, Charlie, Abigail, Pollyanna, Lolita, Chloe, Joey, Isis... and more! Have a question for Mallory and Jennifer? Or feedback about the show? Email us at podcast@babynames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
To celebrate the premiere of the final season of the HBO series Game of Thrones, Jennifer and Mallory discuss names from the book series, A Song of Ice and Fireby George R.R. Martin. Did you know there are 2,054 named characters between the books and the television series? We can't possibly mention them all, but we do talk about Martin's naming conventions, how he created names, some of our favorites, and what GoT names you should not name your baby. We also dish about celebrity baby news and take listener questions on names and naming. Names mentioned in this episode: Jolyon, Ufuk, Abelina, Agata, Pala, Sigmar, Jondor, Catelin, Arya, Sansa, Daenerys, Khaleesi, Androw, Jodge, Melisandre, Hodor, Theon, Tyrion, Cersei, Benjen, Mallor, Rennifer, and more! Have feedback about the show or a baby name question for Jennifer and Mallory? Write us at podcast@babynames.com. Source Links: A Wiki of Ice and Fire Awoif: The Houses Awoif: Complete list of characters Targaryen Family Tree Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What are the absolute WORST baby names we've ever heard? In this episode, Jennifer and Mallory address this question that they get over and over from the media. Not only will they reveal some super horrible names, but also advice for expecting parents on how NOT to name your baby. Also: the latest celebrity baby news and listeners questions on names and naming. New York Times article: How Prince got his Name. This episode is brought to you by the Sneak Peek at-home Gender DNA Test (affiliate link) Names mentioned in this episode: Sturla, Cuqui, Fou, Kaia, Prince, Chastity, PraiseGod, JoytotheWorld, Pia, Birdie, Philomena, Maverick, Tequila Sunrise, Cosmo, Rhoshandiatellyneshiaunneveshenk, Moxie Crimefighter, North West, Moroccan Cannon, Lorelei, and more! Have feedback about this or any other episode? Write us at podcast@babynames.com. Or join us in our Facebook group: http://facebook.com/groups/babynamespodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mallory and Jennifer celebrate Women's History Month by discussing some names of iconic women from the past and present. We also cover the current celebrity baby news and take listener questions on names and naming. Names mentioned in this episode: Tiago, Nesta, Hawk, Rami, Mahershalalhashbaz, Willem, Xochitl, Gloria, Florence, Clara, Sojourner, Alva, Clementina, Ada, Lochlyn, Carter, and more! To keep up on amazing women who made history (but not necessarily the history books), visit Chixstory on Facebook! To get a temporary or permanent new name, try the BabyNames.com Random Name Generator! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com, the first and premiere site for baby names and meanings online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We interview Laurel Sutton, founder of Catchword, one of the top naming companies in the world. Laurel discusses how the process of naming people is not that different than naming companies and products. Jennifer and Mallory also gab about the current celebrity baby news and take listener questions on names and naming! Names mentioned in this episode: Praxidike, BenedictCumberbatch, HannahHart, Nova, Homer, Igor, Mallory Laurel Sutton can be contacted at Sutton Strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Need some Valentines Day baby name inspiration? Jennifer and Mallory discuss names that are associated with love, as well as terms of endearment - those cute little pet names you call your loved ones. Names mentioned in this episode: Valentine, David, Aime, Esme, Thandiwe, Suki, Amanda, Desiree, Filbert, Kaleialoha, Cher, Cytheria, Romeo... and more! Have a question for the baby namers? Email podcast@babynames.com. The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com, the premiere site for names and meanings, online since 1996. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer Moss, founder of BabyNames.com and author of four novels, discusses best practices in naming fictional characters, from historical to contemporary to futuristic! Also Mallory and Jennifer reveal current celebrity baby news and take letters from you, our listeners. Names mentioned in this episode: Kacia, Chip, Carnation, Bilbo, Brunt, Kimara, Saru, Michael, Bob Loblaw, CatharineLulling, Harry, Hermione, Scarletta, Hux...and more! Related Resources: CharacterNames.com Town Red - the first in a series of "mysteries with a metaphysical twist" by Jennifer Moss Law Offices of Bob Loblaw(from Arrested Development) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the premiere episode of 2019, Jennifer and Mallory talk about baby names inspired by the planets, our solar system, and space exploration! Names mentioned in this episode: Celeste, Stella, Andromeda, Luna(of course), Taariq, Venus, Halley... and more! We also report on the current celebrity baby news (the Kardashians are procreating again) and take listener questions on names and naming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In our final episode for season one, Jennifer and Mallory discuss the top baby names of 2018 and the new name trends for 2019. Also: the current celebrity baby news and we take listener questions on names and naming. Names mentioned in this episode: Liam, Amelia, Grayson, Avery, Rowan, Vera, Kai, Kaia, George, Jace, Leafar, Squire, Clint... & more! Thank you for joining us and making our first season a success! Feedback about the episode? Email podcast@babynames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory discuss name rhythm and baby names derived from musical notation, musical instruments, and musicians! Also: recent celebrity baby news and baby names Q&A from our listeners! Names mentioned in this episode: Kinga, Jacek, Piast, Henio, Bartosz, Ola, Cadence, Aria/Arya, Melody, Harmony, Clef, Coda, Reed, Belle, Viola...and more! Have a question for the baby namers? Email podcast@babynames.com. And join us in our Facebook group: http://facebook.com/groups/babynamespodcast. The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory talk about names and gender designations, crossover and gender-neutral naming, the decision to not separate names by gender in The One-in-a-Million Baby Name Book, and how names are so important in the transgender community. We also report the latest celebrity baby news and take listener questions on names and naming. Names mentioned in this episode: Emilia, Kit, Nikolaj, Conleth, Caricefrom the Game of Thrones cast. Also: Telemachus, Tessa, Cornelia, Millie, Dexter, James, Casper, Ashley, Mallory, Allison, Lauren, Gail/Gale, Marion, Beverly, Aubrey, Dana, and more! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory discuss spooky, dark, Gothic, and mystical names--just in time for Halloween! And our guest "cub reporter" Miranda Mendelson helps report the current celebrity baby news. Miranda can be found on her popular beauty blog, SlashedBeauty.com! A full list of Gothic names from the book History of the Goths can be found here on BabyNames.com. Other names discussed on this episode: Avichai, Sigalit, Gavriel, Emene, Layla, Farid, Kevinnie, Chetachi, Sachin, Midnight, Stormi, Thorn, Talon, Noir, Damien, Elvira, Svenghouli...and more! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pop culture has a huge influence on baby naming and that includes names in songs. Jennifer and Mallory discuss the stories behind iconic songs with names in the titles like Billie Jean, My Sharona, Eleanor Rigby, Jolene, Jenny/867-5309, Rhiannon & more! Plus, the current celebrity baby news (including a NEW ROYAL BABY) and names Q&A from you, our listeners! Names mentioned in this episode: Delilah, Pennylane, Sharona, Eleanor, Jolene, Rhiannon, Roxanne, Caroline, Sue, Rani, and Feoverel, among others. Love the show? Please take a moment to rate and review us on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory discuss the ongoing trend of using place names as baby names. We also dish about the current celebrity baby news and take your questions on names and naming! Names mentioned in this episode: Charlotte, Chicago, Cambria, Chamonix, Avalon, Dayton, Denver, Bodie, Winston, Memphis, Cairo, Aspen, Orlando, Brooklyn, London, Catalina, Alexandria, Cali, Paris...and many, many more! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Want to chat about this or any other episode? Join our Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/babynamespodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory discuss the popular new trend of occupational (sur)names becoming first names, like Mason, Sawyer, and Harper. Also Emmy Award nominees, celebrity baby news, and your questions on names and naming. Names in this episode: Hamza, Quarry, Sterling, Milo, Tatiana, Zazie, Aidy, Finn, Baker, Hunter, Miller, Paige, Sawyer, Taylor, Sailor, Bell, Bailey, Chandler, Potter, Duke, Earl, Deacon, Harper, Shakespeare, Archer, Ferrari, Mahler, Amity, and more! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer & Mallory discuss the names of kids entering first grade this year, and compare them to 10 and 20 years ago. We also dish about celebrity babies and baby names in the news, and take your questions on names and naming! Names mentioned in this week's episode: Synova, Soren, Ryder, Phoenix, Peri, Rhys, Dixie, Infinity, Harland, Zephyr, Twinkle, Newt, Doc, Ellaruth,Ruth, Mariella...and more! Make sure you subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen - so you don't miss an episode. The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory discuss created names, combination names, and "Kreatyve" spellings of common names. We also talk about names we've discovered recently, the current celebrity baby news, and take your questions on names and naming. Names mentioned in this episode: Lucia, Lucille, Lucy, Mitzi, Sadie, Leo, Ohara, Clary, Rajni, Edel, Angaleena, Bay, Grant, Foster, Roy, Serendipity... and more! Ghana day names Day: Male/Female Sunday: Kwasi/Akosua Monday: Kwadwo/Adwoa Tuesday: Kwabena/Abenaa Wednesday: Kwaku/Akua Thursday: Yaw/Yaa Friday: Kofi/Afua Saturday: Kwame/Amma Having trouble narrowing down your list of baby names? Check out The Baby Names Workbook - the DIY guide to finding the perfect name. Buy one for each partner, as you have difference lists and preferences, and then come together for "name storming" sessions. Exclusively at Amazon.com The Baby Names Podcast a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory discuss temporal names - names from time - including months, days of week, and signs of the zodiac. Then we report the current celebrity baby news and take your questions on names and naming! Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Email us at podcast@babynames.com. The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory talk about best practices in naming twins and multiples, then discuss some celebrity twins and celebrity baby twins and multiples. We announce the celebrity baby news of the week, and then finish with your questions on baby names and naming! The Baby Names Podcast is hosted by sisters Jennifer Moss and Mallory Moss Katz, founders of BabyNames.com. Names mentioned in this episode: Khadija, Giselle, Mignon, Betty, Heaven, Nevaeh, Angel, Hazel, Phinnaeus, Jedidiah, Jeremiah, Jinger, Felicity, Kulture, Sassy Pants, Lionel, and more! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When parents look for baby names inspiration, some of them turn to food! Jennifer and Mallory talk all about names inspired by food and names with food associations. Also: celebrity baby news and listener questions on names and naming! Names mentioned in this episode: Delilah, Evan, Bayleigh, Faysal, Winston, Apple, Cherry, Huckleberry, Peaches, Brie, Candy, Dulce, Moxie... and more! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We talk with name expert Dr. Cleveland Kent Evans about various name myths and urban legends! Find out if your cousin's sister's neighbor really is named "La-a" and other crazy name legends. The Baby Names Podcast is hosted by sisters Jennifer Moss and Mallory Moss Katz, founders of BabyNames.com. Names mentioned in this episode: Katrina, Hattie, Buffy, Colton, Manrico, La-a, Lemonjello, Neve, Emilia, Crew, Frida, Naiella, Mabel, Mingus, Shane... and more! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We run several ongoing surveys on BabyNames.com about names and naming. In this episode, Jennifer and Mallory go over the surprising results of the baby naming survey, and also the survey on names and dating. Do you think a name affects who you date? Listen and find out! Names mentioned in this episode: Kelin, Karis, Torvald, Peony, Colette, Lielle, Mika, Magnolia, Azalea, Dax, Harrison, Adel, Lucille, Ayla, Sivan, Bodhi, Sebastian, Baz, Lulu, Lorelei, Celine, Selena, Mayla, Coraline, Cora. To view the full survey results and/or take the surveys yourself, go to: Babynames.com/surveys The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory continue to discuss the U.S. Social Security Baby Names list, comparing trends that are unique by state. We've found interesting anomalies and characteristics for the south, the coasts, and the midwest. Also: the current celebrity baby news, and two questions from expecting parents on names that go with their surnames. Names discussed in this episode: Ever, Spirit, Jeseray, Leonardo, Mateo, Kennedy, Messiah, Nevaeh, Malaysia, Hazel, Eleanor, Remington, and more! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory discuss the U.S. Social Security Baby Names, ranking the birth names for 2017. What are the newest trends for boys and girls and what is influencing them? Names mentioned in this episode: Valorus, Noella, Esta, Oleeta, Zephyr, Melva, Annalise, Annaleigh, Liam, Emma, Treasure, Ennis, Qhyrrae, Pita/Peeta. Full U.S. Social Security List for 2017 Have a question for Mallory & Jennifer? You can email us or call our message line at (702) 848-5510 and we'll play it on the air! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode...or a cool name! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory discuss the many reasons actors and writers and other artists might choose another name, the new Royal Baby Name, and some angry listener mail regarding the name Donald. Names mentioned in this episode: Louis, Tiana, True, Billy, Donald, and many, many more! Have feedback about the show? Email us at podcast@babynames.com or tag us on social @babynamesdotcom. The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory discuss how fictional character names have a definite influence on baby naming trends-both positively and negatively. We also talk about character naming conventions from a variety of authors, including Stan Lee, George RR Martin, and why the name Atticus took a plunge in 2015. Also: character naming tips for writers, baby news of the week, and an intense baby name problem from one of our listeners! Names in this episode: Lila, Lodge, Civilla, Madison, Khaleesi, Katniss, Arya, Renesmee, Esme, Elmo, Barney, Atticus, Alice, HODOR!, Maile, Cleveland, Moroccan. Have feedback about the show or a name question for Mallory & Jennifer? Email us at podcast@babynames.com. Update: Khloe Kardashian's baby name revealed! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory discuss interesting nature names, names from the 2018 Major League Baseball roster, celebrity baby news, and take your questions on names and naming...including a name emergency! Some names mentioned in this episode: Ferial, Kalani, Audyssie, Symera, Violet, Daisy, Lily, Luna, Meadow, Dahlia, Magnolia, Yu, Addison, Gift, Ranger, Iris, Brienna, Damilola, Dancer, Cloud. Have a question for the Baby Names experts? Email podcast@babynames.com or hashtag #babynamespod on social. SUBSCRIBE to the Baby Names Podcast on iTunes/Apple Podcasts so you don't miss an episode. Join our Facebook Group to discuss all things baby names and give us feedback on our episodes! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory discuss how brand names are now being used as baby names, a baby named Donald Trump, Khloe K follows our baby name advice, baby names in the news, and more! Names mentioned in this episode: Porsche, Portia, Bentley, Mercedes, Armani, Lexus, Remington, Harley, Nike, Puma, Colt, Apple and more! Have a question for the Baby Names experts? Email podcast@babynames.com or hashtag #babynamespod on social. SUBSCRIBE to the Baby Names Podcast on iTunes/Apple Podcasts so you don't miss an episode. Join our Facebook Group to discuss all things baby names and give us feedback on our episodes! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jennifer and Mallory discuss the cool names from the Marvel movie Black Panther, how to start and research your family tree, baby names in the news, and take your questions on names and naming! Names mentioned in this episode: Nnenna, Maame, Hazel, Henrietta, George, Charlotte, Spencer, Diana, Mia, May, Regina, Rocco, Vera, Binkonkoonk. Have a question for the Baby Names experts? Email podcast@babynames.com Make sure to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode. The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to our very first episode of The Baby Names Podcast! Join us as we discuss our "Family Ties," names from the Winter Olympics, celebrity baby names in the news, and take your questions about names and naming. Names mentioned in this episode: Jennifer, Mallory, Fern, Tonya, Apollo, Chloe, Mikaela, Redmond, Bradie, Mirai, Ma’ame, Kimani, Torin, Picabo, Stormi, Chicago, Geo, Beckett, Araya. Have a question about names or naming? Write us at podcast@babynames.com. The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices