Guides
How to Honor a Relative With Your Baby’s Name
There’s a particular kind of tenderness in naming a child after someone you love. When parents tell me they want to honor a grandmother, a father, or a beloved aunt, I always…
The Journal
The Art of Naming
Stories, meaning, and craft behind the names we choose — from the makers of Namaya.
By Style
Color-Inspired Baby Names for Every Palette
Color has a way of slipping quietly into our naming, and it’s one of my favorite themes to explore. Think of a name like Scarlett or Hazel — before you know anything…
By Origin
African Baby Names and Their Powerful Meanings
Africa is not one story but thousands, and its names carry that beautiful multiplicity. Across Swahili coastlines, Yoruba cities, Igbo villages, and the Amharic highlands, names are chosen with intention, often marking…
By Style
Virtue Baby Names That Carry a Wish
There’s a particular kind of name I keep coming back to in my work: the virtue name. These are the words we use for our best hopes — grace, honor, mercy —…
By Origin
Greek Baby Names Rich With History
There’s a reason Greek names have never really left us. For thousands of years they’ve carried gods and philosophers, poets and heroes, and somehow they still sound completely at home on a…
Guides
Baby Names That Work in Every Language
Families today are more global than ever. Grandparents may live oceans apart, holidays may cross borders, and a child born in one country might build a life in another. That reality has…
By Style
Ocean and Water Baby Names That Flow
If there’s a naming theme that feels like a deep breath, it’s water. Ocean and water names carry the sound of tides, the calm of still lakes, and the openness of the…
By Origin
Hebrew and Biblical Baby Names Returning to Favor
Some names never really go out of style, and Hebrew and biblical names are the proof. For thousands of years, families have turned to these names for their depth, their music, and…
By Style
Gemstone Baby Names That Truly Sparkle
There’s something irresistible about naming a child after a jewel. Gemstone names shimmer with color and light, and they’ve adorned birth certificates for well over a century without ever losing their sparkle.…
By Origin
Arabic Baby Names With Beautiful Meanings
Few naming traditions are as poetic as the Arabic one. These are names built for beauty — soft on the tongue, rich with meaning, and often drawn from light, gardens, and the…