The Baby Names Podcast

This Not That 2025

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:10:00 GMT

Jennifer and Mallory suggest unique alternatives to trending names of 2025.

Names included in this episode: Archer, Daniel, Elias, Hudson, Jack, John, Mateo, Michael, Samuel, Wesley, Clara, Eliana, Elizabeth, Ella, Evangeline, Elizabeth, Gianna, Grace, Harper, Juniper, Ophelia...and more!

Past This Not That episodes:

This Not That 2024

This Not That 2023

(we didn't do one for 2022)

This Not That 2021

This Not That 2020

The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com, and hosted by BabyNames.com founders and sisters Jennifer Moss and Mallory Moss.

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Best and Worst Celebrity Baby Names of 2024

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 14:10:26 GMT

Celebrity Baby Blogger Kate Fann joins Jennifer and Mallory to go over all the celebrity baby names of the year and choose the BEST and WORST choices.

Keep up on the latest Celebrity Baby News at https://BabyNames.com/blogs

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Top Baby Names of 2024

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:29:40 GMT

Jennifer and Mallory discuss the top baby names of 2024 as calculated from our members' favorite name lists for the past year. We also review the top MIDDLE names of 2024.

Check out the full list here: https://babynames.com/names/popular

Transgender Naming Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/transnaming

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House of the Dragon-Game of Thrones Names Part 2

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 10:34:55 GMT

Can one name start a war? Jennifer Moss interviews Game of Thrones Superfan Daryn Robinson with insight into character names from the Game of Thrones universe, including House of the Dragon. SPOILERS from the full series of Game of Thrones and up through Season 2 of House of the Dragon.

Names mentioned in this episode:

Khaleesi, Daenerys, Jon, Jeyne, Arya, Aegon, Alicent, Rennifer, Varys, Melisandre... and more!

You can find more of Daryn Robinson on X @daryn_2dream and Instagram: @daryn_2dream and on the ScreenCrush YouTube channel.

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This Not That 2024

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:44:43 GMT

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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U.S. Social Security Baby Names 2023

Mon, 13 May 2024 18:05:42 GMT

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:

View the full list of 1000 top baby names in the United States for 2023.

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Best and Worst Celebrity Baby Names of 2023

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 23:30:12 GMT

Jennifer and Mallory are joined by Kate Fann, the BabyNames.com celebrity baby blogger, to discuss all the celebrity baby names of 2023. We pick out the names that stood out to each of us and name the all time best and worst name of the year.

Names included in this episode: Atlas, Benson, Belle, Haven, Forrest, Techno Mechanicus, Spider, Iceland...and more!

View the full list of Celebrity Baby Names of 2023 while you listen!

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Top Baby Names of 2023

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Episode 102 - Mallory and Jennifer review the top names of 2023, as compiled from our users' favorite name lists. We comment on the top 20 names, pick out our faves from the top 100, and interesting names catching our attention from the top 1,000. We also reveal the top middle names of 2023!

Check out the full list of the Top 100 Baby Names of 2023.

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Names and True Crime

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT

TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast episodes includes discussion about violent crimes including crimes against children, sexual assault, and murder. Discretion is Advised.

Jennifer and Mallory are joined by Dr. I.M. Nick, expert in forensic onomastics, talking about Names and True Crime. Forensic Onomastics is the study of names in crime and criminals.

Names mentioned in this episode: Cutlery, Gourjuss, Yadira, Karen, Delphine, Willa, Charlee, Ember, and more!

Missing Persons sites mentioned by Dr. Nick:

NAMUS - National Missing and Unidentified Missing Persons System

Doe Network - International Center for Unidentified and Missing Persons

Television show mentioned in this episode: Undercover Underage on Max.

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Royal Names

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT

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!

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Names and Dating

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT

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!

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The Man with the Most Names in the World!

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 21:21:40 GMT

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

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When Names Go Bad

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 15:54:00 GMT

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!

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This Not That 2023

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 19:01:00 GMT

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.

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U.S. Social Security Baby Names 2022

Tue, 23 May 2023 10:03:00 GMT

Jennifer and Mallory discuss the Top Names in the United States for 2022 as published by the U.S. Social Security office of the actuary. Top 20, interesting names from the rest of the charts, and the fastest risers!

Names mentioned in this episode: Salma, Letlhogonolo, Liam, Olivia, Thiago, Sterling, Giselle, Arleth, Parker, Fisher, Ximena, Itzel, Londyn, Khaleesi, Gia, and more!

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Name Conflict

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:35:00 GMT

Jennifer and Mallory discuss name conflict with special guest Jordan Bridger, behavioral scientist and and social psychologist. Topics include disagreeing on a name, renaming a child, name regret and more!

Names mentioned in this episode: De'Arrea, Jaakoppi, Jordan, Remington, Mili, Triumph, Maeva, Caspar, among others.

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Name Prejudice, Discrimination, and Bullying

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 22:07:00 GMT

Episode 92 - Jennifer and Mallory are joined by Dr. Iman Nick, onomast and researcher in names and prejudice. We talk about name bullying, prejudice and discrimination against names, and how name-calling can affect a person for the rest of their lives.

Names mentioned in this episode: Everette, Sage, Paprika, Basil, Veva, Iman, Mallory, and Janice!

Professor I. M. Nick is a sociolinguist with a specialization in forensic onomastics and investigative psychology. She is the President of the Germanic Society for Forensic Linguistics and the Editor-in-Chief of NAMES, the scientific journal of the American Name Society. Among her many publications is her latest book, Personal Names, Hitler, and The Holocaust: A Socio-onomastic Study of Genocide and Nazi Germany.

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Best and Worst Celebrity Baby Names of 2022

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:50:00 GMT

Jennifer and Mallory are joined by celebrity baby blogger Kate Fann, to rank the BEST and WORST celebrity baby names of 2022.

Must listen to hear the names mentioned in this episode!

Join us in January 2023 for SEASON 6!!!

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Top Names of 2022

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 11:00:00 GMT

Jennifer and Mallory review the list of the Top Baby Names of 2022, as calculated from our millions of users' favorite name lists during the year. What baby names are most popular? Here's the countdown with our commentary. Also, the top celebrity baby news of the week.

Names mentioned in this episode: Golden, Elora, Pyralis, Colwyn, Ajax, Ziggy, Tahlia, Liora, Vox, Bronze and more!

Top Baby Names of 2022 List

Stay tuned for our next episode: The Best and Worst Celebrity Baby Names of 2022!

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Middle Names - Part 2

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:00:00 GMT

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!

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Name Pronunciation

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:00:00 GMT

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.

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Baby Names from Animal Names

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 10:10:00 GMT

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!

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Name Bites: Thor and Jayna

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:00:00 GMT

In this mini-episode of the podcast, Jennifer and Mallory deep dive into two names of superheroes: Thor and Jayna!

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Names from Cartoons

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 10:00:00 GMT

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/

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Name Bites: Clementine and Antoine

Tue, 31 May 2022 10:00:00 GMT

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.

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Names from Star Wars

Wed, 04 May 2022 10:00:00 GMT

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

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A Century of Names: Name Trends of the Last 100 Years

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 17:42:00 GMT

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!

U.S. Social Security Name Statistics

100 Year Stats: Popularity (PDF)

100 Year Stats: Longevity (PDF)

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Name Bites: Rudolph and Theda

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Jennifer and Mallory do a deep dive into names of silent film stars, Rudolph Valentino and Theda Bara!

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Names and Women's Rights

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 10:00:00 GMT

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!

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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

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Name Bites: Golda and Duke

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:00:00 GMT

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.

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2022 Baby Name Trends we HATE

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 11:11:00 GMT

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!

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Name Bites: Carlton & Marva

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 00:40:00 GMT

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.

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How the Internet Changed Baby Naming

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 11:00:00 GMT

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

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Best/Worst Celebrity Baby Names of 2021

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 01:08:00 GMT

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.

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Top Names of 2021

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 11:00:00 GMT

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!

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Name Bites: Madison and Kirk

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 10:00:00 GMT

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.

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Italian Names

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 11:00:00 GMT

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!

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Name Bites: Sian and Mamoru

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 09:00:00 GMT

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.

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Names from the Art World

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 10:00:00 GMT

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!

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Name Bites: Jolyon and Celestine

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 10:00:00 GMT

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.

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Top Names from Around the World

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 18:47:00 GMT

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!

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Name Bites: Leo and Lavender

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 19:37:00 GMT

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

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Zen, Sage, and Names from New Age

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:00:00 GMT

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!

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Related episodes:

Names from Space

Dark, Gothic, and Mystical Names

Temporal (Time) Names

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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/

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Name Bites: Lilibet and Roman

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT

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!

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Olympic Names

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:30:00 GMT

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!

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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

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Jewish Name Changing in America

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:15:00 GMT

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!

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Jewish Names and the Holocaust

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 08:30:00 GMT

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!

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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

The American Name Society

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U.S. Social Security Baby Names 2020

Tue, 11 May 2021 07:30:00 GMT

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!

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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/

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Virtue and Expectation Names

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:00:00 GMT

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.

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Our sources:

Christian Science Monitor

New England Historical Society

The News & Observer

American Name Society

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How to Pronounce Irish Names - with Dusty Rhodes

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 08:15:00 GMT

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!

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.

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Trailer: The Baby Names Podcast

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 23:04:00 GMT

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!

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Chicago-Inspired Baby Names

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 01:01:00 GMT

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!

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This Not That - 2021

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 01:05:00 GMT

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.

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Behind the Scenes @BabyNames.com

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 22:01:00 GMT

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.

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Music: My Favorite Tree by Isobel O'Conner

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Best/Worst Celebrity Baby Names of 2020

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 13:01:00 GMT

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!

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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!

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Top Baby Names of 2020

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 13:01:00 GMT

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! * * *

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Baby Names and Success

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 09:11:00 GMT

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

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Harry Potter Names

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 07:03:00 GMT

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

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Gaming Naming - Video Game and RPG Names

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 07:03:00 GMT

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!

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The Bird is the Word! Dictionary Names

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 07:01:00 GMT

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!

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Changing Your Name - Pt. 2: Transgender Renaming

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 08:01:00 GMT

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.

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U.S. Social Security Baby Names 2019

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 19:25:00 GMT

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

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Changing Your Name - Pt. 1

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 12:13:00 GMT

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

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Names of Names! A Names Glossary

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 12:15:00 GMT

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.

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Twilight Names

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 12:01:00 GMT

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!

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Names from Classic TV

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 12:01:00 GMT

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!

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Sources:

IMDB.com

Hello Giggles

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Names from Classic Hollywood

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 12:01:00 GMT

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...and more!

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Sources: Wikipedia, IMDB

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Welsh Names

Tue, 26 May 2020 12:01:00 GMT

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! Email us at podcast@babynames.com.

Check out Dr. Wheeler's Onomastic Blog (onomastics is the study of names).

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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

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X AE A-12 and the Trending Names of 2020

Tue, 12 May 2020 12:01:00 GMT

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)

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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

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Names from Fashion

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:01:00 GMT

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!

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Articles written by Jennifer about fashion advertising:

As Subtle as the Pose

As Subtle as the Pose - 3 Years Later (a followup)

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Star Trek Names

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 12:01:00 GMT

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.

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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/

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All About Middle Names

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 12:01:00 GMT

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.

Girls: Marie, Grace, Rose, Ann, Elizabeth, Faith, Mae, Lynn, Renee, and Jane.

Boys: James, Lee, Michael, Joseph, Alexander, David, William, Andrew, Matthew, and Robert.

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Irish Names

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:01:00 GMT

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.

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"Sky Boat Song" and "O Danny Boy" played by Jennifer Moss

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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

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Choosing a Baby Name

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 13:01:00 GMT

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.

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Names from Black History

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 13:01:00 GMT

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!

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Sources:

https://www.who2.com/list/black-history-month-biographies/

Wikipedia

Hello Beautiful

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This Not That: Cool Alternatives to the Most Popular Baby Names

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 13:01:00 GMT

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!

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Top Baby Names of 2019

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 13:01:00 GMT

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.

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Names from Disney

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 13:01:00 GMT

Sisters Jennifer Moss and Mallory Moss discuss Disney names from mice to dwarfs to princesses to Mousketeers. Names mentioned in this episode: Malone, Jerome, Cremaine, Mickey, Minnie, Clarice, Ub, Snow, Ariel, Tiana, Aurora, Belle, Moana, Sade, Pepper, Dante, Gaston, Disney...and more! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com.

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

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Pet Names

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 13:01:00 GMT

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!

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Sources for this episode:

PetNames.com

Cheatsheet

WagWalking.com

Wikipedia - Presidential Pets

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Names from Horror

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 12:01:00 GMT

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!

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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

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Shakespeare Names

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 12:01:00 GMT

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

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Spanish Names

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 12:01:00 GMT

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

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Superhero Names

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 12:01:00 GMT

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, Harley Quinn, 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

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Names from STEM

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:01:00 GMT

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!

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French Names

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 12:01:00 GMT

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.

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Names from Big Brother

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 12:03:00 GMT

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!

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Names from Musicals & Musical Theater

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 12:25:00 GMT

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!

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Color Names

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 12:01:00 GMT

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!

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Archie, Psalm, and the 2018 Social Security Names List

Tue, 21 May 2019 12:01:00 GMT

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!

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The History of English Names

Tue, 07 May 2019 12:25:00 GMT

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.

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Check out Kevin's podcast: The History of English.

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Fun with Dick and Maryjane: Names that Mean Other Things

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 12:01:00 GMT

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!

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Names from Game of Thrones

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 12:01:00 GMT

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.

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

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The Absolute WORST Baby Names Ever

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 12:01:00 GMT

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.

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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!

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Baby Names from Women's History

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 12:01:00 GMT

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!

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Baby Names, Influencer Culture, and Personal Branding

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:29:00 GMT

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.

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Love Names and Terms of Endearment

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 13:29:00 GMT

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!

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Naming Fictional Characters - for Writers

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 10:32:00 GMT

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)

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Names from Space

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 10:32:00 GMT

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.

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The Top Baby Names of 2018

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 10:32:00 GMT

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.

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Name Rhythm and Musical Baby Names

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 10:32:00 GMT

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!

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Names and Gender

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 10:30:00 GMT

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!

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Dark, Gothic, and Mystical Names

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 09:32:00 GMT

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!

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Names in Songs

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT

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.

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Place Names as Baby Names

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 09:35:00 GMT

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!

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Sawyer, Harper, Duke: Occupational Surnames as Baby Names

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 09:35:00 GMT

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!

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Back to School! 1st Grader Names of 2018, 2008, & 1998

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 09:35:00 GMT

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!

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Created Names & Kreatyve Spellings

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 09:35:00 GMT

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

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Temporal Baby Names

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 09:35:00 GMT

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!

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Twin Baby Names & Naming Multiples

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 09:35:00 GMT

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!

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Apple, Brie, and Baby Names from Food

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 09:35:00 GMT

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!

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Name Myths & Urban Legends

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 09:35:00 GMT

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!

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The Big Baby Names Survey Results!

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 09:41:00 GMT

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.

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

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Baby Name Trends by U.S. State

Tue, 29 May 2018 09:41:00 GMT

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!

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U.S. Social Security Baby Names 2017

Tue, 15 May 2018 07:41:00 GMT

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

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Pseudonyms, Stage Names, & Pen Names

Tue, 01 May 2018 09:41:00 GMT

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!

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Character Names and their Influence on Baby Name Trends

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 09:41:00 GMT

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!

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Nature Names and Names from Major League Baseball

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 04:05:00 GMT

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.

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Name Brand Baby Names

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 08:44:00 GMT

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!

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Black Panther Names & Researching Your Family Tree

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 16:39:00 GMT

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.

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Stormi, Chicago, and Names from the Winter Olympics

Mon, 19 Feb 2018 03:04:00 GMT

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.

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