Guides
Baby Names With the Very Best Nicknames
One of the quiet pleasures of naming a child is discovering all the little names hidden inside the big one. A formal first name is a wardrobe, and the nicknames are the…
The Journal
The Art of Naming
Stories, meaning, and craft behind the names we choose — from the makers of Namaya.
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Cottagecore Baby Names With Rustic Charm
Picture a small kitchen garden, a kettle on the stove, and wildflowers gathered in a jam jar. That’s the feeling cottagecore names capture, and I can’t get enough of them. They’re soft,…
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Russian and Slavic Baby Names Worth Discovering
There’s a warmth to Russian and Slavic names that always surprises people. Beneath their strong, storied surface sits a whole world of tender nicknames, snowy folklore, and names that have crossed borders…
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Strong Baby Names for a Brave Little One
There’s a certain thrill in a name that sounds like it can hold its ground. Strong, warrior-inspired names carry backbone and boldness, and I love how much confidence they pack into a…
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Persian Baby Names of Poetry and Beauty
Few naming traditions feel as richly poetic as the Persian one. Every time I explore it, I’m struck by how these names shimmer with meaning, drawn from ancient kings, night-blooming flowers, and…
Guides
Naming Twins Without Being Too Matchy
Naming one baby is a joyful challenge. Naming two at once is a puzzle with an extra layer — because now the names have to work beautifully on their own and sound…
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Angelic and Spiritual Baby Names
Some names feel like a whispered blessing. Angelic and spiritual names carry a softness and a sense of the sacred, and I find myself returning to them again and again. They give…
By Origin
Scottish Baby Names That Feel Strong and Timeless
There’s a particular magic to Scottish names, a mix of misty glens, rolling islands, and old clan pride that somehow fits right into a modern nursery. I’ve always found that they carry…
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Music-Inspired Baby Names in Perfect Harmony
Music runs through so many of the names I adore, and I don’t think that’s a coincidence. A name is, after all, a small piece of music — a rhythm, a melody,…
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Hawaiian and Polynesian Baby Names Full of Aloha
Some names carry the sound of the ocean in them, and that’s exactly how Hawaiian and Polynesian names feel to me. They roll and flow with open vowels, echoing waves, wind, and…