The 2024 Name of the Year is Shaboozey
The artist behind the year’s biggest song has a name that, like his music, challenges our impulse to categorize.
Is This Fashion Challenge Too Much for Barbie?
In 2023, the Barbie movie seemed to conquer the cultural landscape. But conquering baby names may prove tougher.
Pluto. Alchemy. Vandal. Meet America’s Newest Boys’ Names
These 38 names appeared in US name stats for the first time ever last year.
34 Remarkable and Intriguing Brand-New Names for Girls
Every year, American parents bring hundreds of new baby names into the world. Meet some of the brand-new girls, from Posh to Medusa.
5 Times Dogs Started Baby Name Trends
When we think about celebrities who inspire baby names, we usually think about people. But our species doesn’t have a total lock on baby name inspiration.
Are You at Risk of Becoming a Werewolf? Here’s How to Tell
Does your name determine your destiny? The answer is a resounding yes— if you live in a world with werewolves.
Let’s Close Read the Animal Crossing Names
As we speak, millions of people are sheltering at home on remote islands with only animals for company. And those animals have names. The Nintendo game Animal Crossing: New Horizons serves up a much-needed escape, a cheery world with a cast of cartoon critters. A glance at their cherubic faces, […]
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