The Baby Names Podcast

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! Have a question for the baby nam...

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 ,...

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 epi...

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:...

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 , Ca...

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 , Pot...

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, Rut...

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 , Fost...

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!  Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Email us at podcast@babynames.com . The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

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 epis...

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!...

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, Lemonjell...

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 ,...

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 ,...

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 Have a question fo...

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! Have feedback about the show? Email us at podcast@babynames.com  or tag us on social @babynamesdo...

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 probl...

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...

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!  Have a question for the Baby Names experts? Email podcast@babynames.com  o...

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. Have a question for the Baby Names e...

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 , B...