Expert guides, trends, and data-driven analysis on baby and pet names.
Love Coco for a pet but want options? Here are the best short, sweet, doubled-syllable names for dogs, cats, and more.
Australian players at Roland Garros 2026 bring a fresh wave of distinctive names. Here are the best Australian picks for babies.
Australian newcomer Emerson Jones's Roland Garros debut puts a spotlight on Emerson's fascinating gender split in US naming data.
Aryna Sabalenka's dominant Roland Garros run in 2026 connects to a real trend: parents choosing powerful, bold names for girls.
During NHL playoff season, here's an opinionated argument for giving your dog a bold, gritty name with real bite.
Ildemaro Vargas hit in 27 straight games and no one talked about his name. Here's why some great athlete names never move the birth data.
Love the sound of Jalen but want options? Here are 12 modern boy names that share its rhythm, energy, and contemporary cool.
Adult Swim fans want hilarious, universe-spanning names for new pets after Rick and Morty returns May 24. Here are the best picks.
Rick and Morty's new season drops May 24. Here are the sci-fi names inspired by the show that work on a real birth certificate.
Cat adopters over Memorial Day weekend want gentle, dignified names. 20 calm, noble picks for your new companion.
The Cavaliers get swept, and Ohio's naming patterns become the story. A data dive into Midwestern baby name culture.