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Miley goes Mononym: It’s just Miley now
Cher did it. Beyoncé did it. Now Miley Cyrus is joining the short list of women in music who are famous enough to go by one name only. Miley has dropped “Cyrus” from her branding, and the timing lines up with a new album on the way.…
150+ Unique Girl Names that Start with P
Looking for a girl’s name that starts with P that stands out from the crowd? You’re in the right place. Beyond the usual suspects, the letter P hides a treasure trove of unique names, from strong to sweet, with distinctive charm. These aren’t names you’ll hear on…
Shakespeare Names – 750 Cool and Unusual Names from the Bard
Shakespeare gave the world Romeo and Juliet, but his plays are packed with names far stranger and more striking than the ones you recognize. Tucked into his comedies, tragedies, and histories are names like Titania, Cordelia, Mercutio, and Puck. We’ve also included some cool place names mentioned…
Princess Eugenie announces baby girl’s name!
Princess Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank have announced the name of their new daughter: Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank. The British princess posted this beautiful name along with a photo on her Instagram page. She stated she was partially honoring the new baby’s great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, just…
All of the Names from Taylor Swift Songs – 2026 Update
Taylor Swift, born Taylor Alison Swift, is notorious for singing about real people, from love interests to family members and childhood friends. Listen to any of her albums, and you’ll find that several songs include mentions of first names in the lyrics, sometimes referencing real people, other…
Back to School: First Grader Names of 2026
So what will be the prevalent names of first graders in 2026? We can gain some insight from the birth name statistics in the U.S. from 2019-2020, since most first graders are six to seven years old. Of course, there will always be outliers, and names also…
100+ Unique Girl Names that start with O
The name Olivia has been on the top of the girl’s chart for almost a decade, now, bringing in other, more unique O names for the next generation. We have compiled a list of O names that are not on the popularity lists, if you are looking…
How to Choose a Baby Name That Sounds Professional
One piece of advice we give parents when considering baby names is that you’re not only naming a baby, you’re also naming an adult. And people are starting to absorb that idea and envision a person with their chosen name in a board room, not just on…
Beyond George and Thomas: Revolutionary Names for America’s 250th
As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, you may be considering names that harken back to our founding days. But if you’re tired of the same old standards and want something that acknowledges the diversity of those who left their mark on America’s founding, we’ve got…
500+ Real Names of Your Favorite Celebrities
Plenty of famous names you hear every day aren’t the ones those stars were born with. Across Hollywood and music, celebrities have swapped their birth names for something catchier and more memorable, or were pushed by movie studios toward something more homogenous. We’ve gathered hundreds of these…
House of the Dragon Names
Set nearly two centuries before the events of Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon chronicles the slow collapse of House Targaryen, when a single misunderstanding of a name divides the most powerful Westeros family, and starts a war. The cast of characters is large, the loyalties…
Baby Names Honoring the Spirit of Juneteenth
Juneteenth (June 19th) is a recognition of the end of slavery in the United States. A federal holiday since 2021, it’s a celebration of freedom, resilience, and the contributions of Black Americans throughout U.S. history. If you’re feeling inspired by Juneteenth and looking for a name that…