She is everywhere. She is inescapable. Who is she? She is KAREN, or rather, a Karen, a newly pejorative term that (usually) refers to a white woman who uses her privilege to demand things from others or to police others (wrongly; usually racial minorities) in their behavior. The name Karen is so ubiquitously used to […]
Best of… Autumn Baby Names
Today’s Thanksgiving! And while it might not look like Thanksgivings past, we’re using today to embrace the “better, not more” philosophy. Sure there will be fewer people around the table, but that’s just a challenge to dive deeper into conversations with our closest loved ones and enjoy the beauty and flavors of the season. For […]
Royal Character Names
The kings, queens, princes, princesses, and nobles that populate the world of the aristocracy have fascinated people since humans began telling stories. You can see that in how royal characters appear across genres, from historical fiction to fairy tales to science fiction and fantasy to modern romance. These characters can range from benevolent rulers to […]
Election Day Name News
It’s election day 2020 in America. We don’t know who will win in many of the races, big and small (and may not for some time). But we can get an inkling at who is most likely to vote for Joe Biden or Donald Trump based on their first names. The New York Times published […]
Best of… Occupational Baby Names
We’re just coming off of Labor Day weekend, a time when we recognize the contributions of American workers. While the purpose of the holiday has been largely overshadowed by backyard BBQs and online shopping, we’re looking to the origins of Labor Day for this work-inspired name list. A subgroup of the ever-so-popular “last names as […]
Name Spotlight: Chadwick
Name: Chadwick Meaning: “from the warrior’s town” or “from the dairy farm” Origin: English Current Popularity: not currently ranked; last in the top 1000 in 1996 Chadwick is a name fit for a lord (or a king of Wakanda). It experienced popularity from the mid-1960s to the mid-1990s, falling out of the rankings at the […]
Black-Owned Brands for Baby: Our Picks
Our “Curation & Inspiration” posts highlight the products that we love best for new parents, parents to be, and little ones. While we’re not all in a place to shop right now, those who are able to can help out by shopping at Black-owned businesses, which have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. For […]
Ask Ava to Zeke: A Sibling for Crew
A reader asks for help with names for a brother or sister to a boy named Crew. They aren’t finding out the gender and they’re open to any names. The baby’s last name will be Thompson. Without any restrictions, we’re giving you a big ole’ list of names that remind us, style-wise, of Crew. We […]
Best of… Baking-Related Baby Names
Baking is almost as old as cooking itself, and in these strange times, people all over the globe have turned to home baking in a way they haven’t since the advent of commercial bakeries. From nurturing (and naming!) their sourdough starters to learning how to make fancy confections, this old cooking craft is finding new […]
POLL: Ezra vs. Enzo
In today’s Name vs. Name, we have two short, enticing E names with Zs in the middle. Both are in the top 1000 baby names for males, but which one is a top 100 name? Read more to find out, and see what name we picked (we agree!). Then, be sure to give us your […]