The Baby Names Podcast

Jennifer and Mallory suggest unique alternatives to trending names of 2025. Names included in this episode: Archer, Daniel, Elias, Hudson, Jack, John, Mateo, Michael, Samuel, Wesley, Clara, Eliana, Elizabeth, Ella, Evangeline, Elizabeth, Gianna, Grace, Harper, Juniper, Ophelia...and more!Past This Not That episodes:This Not That 2024This Not That 2023(we didn't do one for 2022)This Not That 2021This Not That 2020The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com, and hosted by BabyNames.com founders and sisters Jennifer Moss and Mallory Moss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrity Baby Blogger Kate Fann joins Jennifer and Mallory to go over all the celebrity baby names of the year and choose the BEST and WORST choices. Keep up on the latest Celebrity Baby News at https://BabyNames.com/blogsThe Baby Names podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer and Mallory discuss the top baby names of 2024 as calculated from our members' favorite name lists for the past year. We also review the top MIDDLE names of 2024.Check out the full list here: https://babynames.com/names/popularTransgender Naming Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/transnamingThe Baby Names podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can one name start a war? Jennifer Moss interviews Game of Thrones Superfan Daryn Robinson with insight into character names from the Game of Thrones universe, including House of the Dragon. SPOILERS from the full series of Game of Thrones and up through Season 2 of House of the Dragon. Names mentioned in this episode:Khaleesi, Daenerys, Jon, Jeyne, Arya, Aegon, Alicent, Rennifer, Varys, Melisandre... and more!You can find more of Daryn Robinson on X @daryn_2dream and Instagram: @daryn_2dream and on the ScreenCrush YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer and Mallory give unique and unusual alternative suggestions to the top trending baby names of 2024. What are your favorites? Do you have other suggestions? Join us in our Facebook Group to discuss this episode, the podcast, and names!Names we're addressing: Maeve, Nora, Ivy, Eloise, Scarlett, Eleanor, Isla, Wren, Lily, Chloe, Saoirse, Silas, Asher, Felix, Jasper, Alistair, Sebastian, August, Leo, Emmett, Grayson, Remington, Ryder.The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer and Mallory review the top 1000 birth names in the United States, according to the Social Security office of the actuary. Note that the Social Security office does not combine the stats for alternate spellings of the same name, such as Aidan and Aiden.Top 10 U.S. Baby Names:Liam & OliviaNoah & EmmaOliver & CharlotteJames & AmeliaElijah & SophiaMateo & MiaTheodore & IsabellaHenry & AvaLucas & EvelynWilliam & LunaView the full list of 1000 top baby names in the United States for 2023.The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Have feedback? Write us at [email protected]. To discuss names or any of our episodes, join our Facebook Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer and Mallory are joined by Kate Fann, the BabyNames.com celebrity baby blogger, to discuss all the celebrity baby names of 2023. We pick out the names that stood out to each of us and name the all time best and worst name of the year.Names included in this episode: Atlas, Benson, Belle, Haven, Forrest, Techno Mechanicus, Spider, Iceland...and more!View the full list of Celebrity Baby Names of 2023 while you listen!Want to discuss? Join us in our Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/babynamespodcastThe Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 102 - Mallory and Jennifer review the top names of 2023, as compiled from our users' favorite name lists. We comment on the top 20 names, pick out our faves from the top 100, and interesting names catching our attention from the top 1,000. We also reveal the top middle names of 2023!Check out the full list of the Top 100 Baby Names of 2023.Join us to discuss this or any other episode in our Facebook Group.Have a question? Email us! At [email protected] Baby Names podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast episodes includes discussion about violent crimes including crimes against children, sexual assault, and murder. Discretion is Advised.Jennifer and Mallory are joined by Dr. I.M. Nick, expert in forensic onomastics, talking about Names and True Crime. Forensic Onomastics is the study of names in crime and criminals.Names mentioned in this episode: Cutlery, Gourjuss, Yadira, Karen, Delphine, Willa, Charlee, Ember, and more!Missing Persons sites mentioned by Dr. Nick:NAMUS - National Missing and Unidentified Missing Persons SystemDoe Network - International Center for Unidentified and Missing PersonsTelevision show mentioned in this episode: Undercover Underage on Max. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer and Mallory celebrate their 100th episode with Royal Names. Joining us is special guest Amanda Matta, TikTok's #1 Royal commentator! We discuss the British Royal Family names and naming trends, along with French, Slavic, Persian, African, Japanese and Chinese royal names.Names mentioned in this episode:Nuria, Mecca, Tobert, Eugenie, Zara, Diana, Isabeau, Antoinette, Kirill, Anastasia, Cassander, Darius, Amina, Hideyoshi, Michiko ...and more!Follow Amanda on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@matta_of_factFollow Amanda on Instagram: https://instagram.com/matta_of_factFollow BabyNames on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@babynamesdotcomFollow BabyNames on Instagram: https://instagram.com/babynamesdotcomJoin us in talking about this episode in our Facebook Group!The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer and Mallory review the results from our ongoing Names and Dating Survey, and talk about how name bias gets exposed when people are deciding on choosing mates. We also report on names in the news and take letters from our listeners.Names mentioned in this episode: Sylvestra, Cozy, Barney, Jupiter, Adolf, Miguel, Muhammad, Elmo, Sexany, De'Shaun, Ashley, Angelina, Tyra, Bertha, Guadalupe, Crystal, Gertrude, La'Keisha, Wilma... and more!Join us to discuss this topic in the Baby Names Podcast Facebook Group!Take our ongoing Baby Names Surveys.The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mallory and Jennifer interview Laurence...Watkins, who holds the Guinness World Record for the most legal names. He has a first name, 2309 second names, and a last name. Listen to Laurence's fascinating story!You can see a full list of his legal names at LaurenceWatkins.comHave an opinion on this or other episodes? Should Jennifer "expand" her boring name? Chat with us on the Baby Names Podcast Facebook Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer and Mallory discuss the concept of having a name, or using a name for a child, and then something happens to affect that name!Names mentioned in this episode: Danessa, Amandine, Jadin, Khaleesi, Renesmee, Atticus, Corona, Pim, and more!The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Write us at [email protected] our Facebook group to chat with us about names and naming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 96 - Jennifer and Mallory give unique alternative suggestions to the top 10 baby names in the United States:LIAM, OLIVIA, NOAH, EMMA, OLIVER, CHARLOTTE, JAMES, AMELIA, ELIJAH, SOPHIA, WILLIAM, ISABELLA, HENRY, AVA, LUCAS, MIA, BENJAMIN, EVELYN, THEODORE, and LUNA.The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com.Have a question about names or naming? Email Jennifer & Mallory at [email protected] our Facebook group to talk all about names and naming! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer and Mallory discuss the Top Names in the United States for 2022 as published by the U.S. Social Security office of the actuary. Top 20, interesting names from the rest of the charts, and the fastest risers!Names mentioned in this episode: Salma, Letlhogonolo, Liam, Olivia, Thiago, Sterling, Giselle, Arleth, Parker, Fisher, Ximena, Itzel, Londyn, Khaleesi, Gia, and more!The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com.Have a question about names or naming? Email Jennifer & Mallory at [email protected] our Facebook group to talk all about names and naming! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer and Mallory discuss name conflict with special guest Jordan Bridger, behavioral scientist and and social psychologist. Topics include disagreeing on a name, renaming a child, name regret and more!Names mentioned in this episode: De'Arrea, Jaakoppi, Jordan, Remington, Mili, Triumph, Maeva, Caspar, among others.The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com.Check out Jordan Bridger's LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer and Mallory review the top meanings searched on BabyNames.com, top name searches and the top names not found on the site.Names mentioned in this episode: Kaeli, Xiomara, Kennedy, Wolf, Aire, Koda, Messi, Audrey, Phoenix, and more!The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Have questions? Write us! At [email protected]. To join the conversation join our facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/babynamespodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 92 - Jennifer and Mallory are joined by Dr. Iman Nick, onomast and researcher in names and prejudice. We talk about name bullying, prejudice and discrimination against names, and how name-calling can affect a person for the rest of their lives.Names mentioned in this episode: Everette, Sage, Paprika, Basil, Veva, Iman, Mallory, and Janice!Professor I. M. Nick is a sociolinguist with a specialization in forensic onomastics and investigative psychology. She is the President of the Germanic Society for Forensic Linguistics and the Editor-in-Chief of NAMES, the scientific journal of the American Name Society. Among her many publications is her latest book, Personal Names, Hitler, and The Holocaust: A Socio-onomastic Study of Genocide and Nazi Germany.To discuss this or any other episode, join us in our Facebook Group!The Baby Names podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer and Mallory are joined by celebrity baby blogger Kate Fann, to rank the BEST and WORST celebrity baby names of 2022.Must listen to hear the names mentioned in this episode!Join us in January 2023 for SEASON 6!!!The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer and Mallory review the list of the Top Baby Names of 2022, as calculated from our millions of users' favorite name lists during the year. What baby names are most popular? Here's the countdown with our commentary. Also, the top celebrity baby news of the week.Names mentioned in this episode: Golden, Elora, Pyralis, Colwyn, Ajax, Ziggy, Tahlia, Liora, Vox, Bronze and more!Top Baby Names of 2022 ListStay tuned for our next episode: The Best and Worst Celebrity Baby Names of 2022!The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sisters Jennifer and Mallory go over the BabyNames.com middle name survey results and give advice on how to choose a great middle name. Also - the latest celebrity baby news and letters from our listeners!Names mentioned in this episode: Kalena, Jeneth, Artemis, Estee, Pearl, Wren, Larry, Amoré, Micah, Zara, and more!The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All about name pronunciation. Is there a proper pronunciation of a name or is it relative? Jennifer and Mallory talk about how pronunciation can be geographic and ethnographic, and how mispronuncing names can be egregious and a form of aggression. We also read name stories from our fans on Reddit and Facebook, report on the current celebrity baby news and take letters from our listeners.Names mentioned in this episode: Lupine, Zennifer, Megan, Dana, Miranda, Jaime, Lana, Cecily, Maisie, and more!Do you have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Email us at [email protected]. Join us and other listeners in our Facebook group to talk about this episode and anything about names and naming. And follow us on our popular TikTok channel for name funnies and viral vids!The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer and Mallory review animal names that have jumped onto the baby names charts, names you can use that have animals in the meanings, mythological animal names, and celebrities with animal names. We also report on the latest celebrity baby news and name name questions from our listeners.Names mentioned in this episode: Diele, Remy, Bear, Birdie, Fox, Kit, Wolf, Aquila, Everett, Orson, Zev, Paloma, Ravenna, Drago, and more!Please SUBSCRIBE so you don' t miss an episode.The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this mini-episode of the podcast, Jennifer and Mallory deep dive into two names of superheroes: Thor and Jayna!Name Bites are bite-sized episodes featuring two names in-depth. The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer and Mallory discuss names from cartoons, options for naming babies after characters, and the history of some of the most iconic cartoon character's names. We also report on the latest celebrity baby news and take questions from our listeners.Names mentioned in this episode: Odessa, Jamaria, Augustin, Felix, Petunia, Casper, Brutus, Dino, Velma, Daphne, Homer, Bart, Dexter, Archer, Avonlea, and more!Sources:https://www.carpediemrome.com/blog/who-are-the-ninja-turtles-named-after/https://looneytunes.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Looney_Tunes_Charactershttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Smurfs_charactershttps://www.npr.org/2014/10/13/355769259/fx-show-archer-to-drop-isis-namehttps://maritimecyprus.com/2021/03/31/maritime-history-popeye-in-real-life-1868/The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer and Mallory pick two French names that have crossed over onto the U.S. Charts: Clementine (Clémentine) and Antoine. We discuss the etymology, history, and stats of the names as well as famous and fictional name bearers.The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer and Mallory are joined by our in-house Star Wars aficionado Kees Andersen to discuss character names from the Star Wars Universe, and how they've affected human baby names in real life! We also report on the current celebrity baby news and take letters from our listeners.Names mentioned in this episode: Sylvestra, Olivette, Luke, Leia, Ezra, Kylo, Anakin, Lyra, Zev, Lando, R2D2, Andra, and more!Sources: Wikipedia.org, Wookieepedia The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We welcome Onomast and friend Dr. Cleveland Kent Evans to discuss U.S. name trends from 1921-2020 for U.S. Births. We talk about the Social Security baby names statistics, interesting trends, anomalies, and mistakes!Jennifer and Mallory also report on the latest celebrity baby news and take questions from our listeners!Names mentioned in this episode: Amiri, Zakai, Aadi, Mary, James, Elizabeth, Blossom, Ryver, Wave, Symphani, Donovan, and more!U.S. Social Security Name Statistics100 Year Stats: Popularity (PDF)100 Year Stats: Longevity (PDF)The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer and Mallory do a deep dive into names of silent film stars, Rudolph Valentino and Theda Bara!Name Bites is a feature of The Baby Names Podcast, produced by BabyNames.com.Don't forget to subscribe, so you don't miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate Women's History Month, Jennifer and Mallory dive into how names are affected by women's rights and lack thereof. We discuss women's surnames, names, naming female babies and the prefix Ms. We also report on the latest celebrity baby news and take letters from our listeners!Names mentioned in this episode: Eleven, Olena, Hixon, George, Charlotte - Currer, Anne - Acton, Emily - Ellis, Exa, Champ, and Sergio!____________________Resources and Articles:History behind Maiden Vs. Married NamesI added Mr. to my Resume and Landed a Jobhttps://qz.com/103453/i-understood-gender-discrimination-after-i-added-mr-to-my-resume-and-landed-a-job/Gender Bias - The Resume EditionName Bias in HiringChild Begs Parents to Change her Name to CharlotteTransgender & Naming SurveyThe Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer and Mallory each choose a name of a leader and discuss the background, meaning, and namesakes for that particular name.Names included in this episode: Golda and Duke.Name Bites is a production of BabyNames.com.Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 82 – Jennifer and Mallory take turns discussing 2022 baby name trends that they absolutely do not like. We also report on the latest celebrity baby news and take questions from our listeners!Names mentioned in this episode: Terenia, Yuri, Abrielle, Chaos, Bravely, Lucifer, Baby, Otis, Lautner, Maisie and more!Want to chat with Jennifer and Mallory and other name enthusiasts? Join our Facebook Group.Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Email us at [email protected] Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Name Bites, Jennifer and Mallory pick names of educators Carlton Moody and Marva Collins. Carlton Moody was our vice principal at Martin Luther King Jr. Laboratory School in Evanston Illinois. He was a beloved role model for many students during his tenure at the experimental school, and still interacts with them today! Marva Collins opened her own private school for the lower-income families in the inner city of Chicago.Jennifer and Mallory deep-dive into each name, its meaning, and popularity over time.Have a name you'd like us to cover? Email us at [email protected] Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 81 - Jennifer and Miranda (standing in for Mal) discuss baby naming before and after the public Internet, and how online culture has changed baby naming in many ways! We also report on the latest celebrity baby news and take questions from our listeners.Names mentioned in this episode: Amandine, Mabel, Jennifer, Elvis, Kalista, Kashton, Cleopatra... and more!References:U.S. Social Security Baby Names StatsBruce Lansky's Baby Names BooksHowManyofMe.comAustin Delivery Driver Stabbed in a Fight (Lucifer Devil Divinitas)SlashedBeauty.com - Miranda's Budget Beauty BlogBabyNames on TikTokThe Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer and Mallory welcome Celebrity Baby Blogger Kate Fann to review our choices for the best and (not so best) celebrity baby names of 2021.Names mentioned in this episode: Lilibet, Harlow, Cleopatra, Arrow, Archer, Grace, Sloane, Chance, Maisy, Jupiter, Row, Lux, Prince... and more!View the Full List of Celebrity Baby Names of 2021.Stay tuned for Season 5 of The Baby Names Podcast, premiering in January of 2022.Have a question for Jennifer & Mallory? Email us at [email protected] Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer and Mallory discuss the Top Names of 2021. They review the top 20 most popular names of 2021, interesting names beyond the top 100, surprising names on the list, names they love and names they hate. They also do some emerging new name trends for 2022.Names mentioned in this episode: Odile, Kyler, Loria, Aurora, Aidan, Scarlett, Rhett, Isla, Ophelia, Quinn, Valkyrie, Draco, Lysander, Dexter, Charlotte, Solstice, Nyx, Halo... and more!We also report on the current celebrity baby news and take letters from our listeners.View the full list of 100 Most Popular Baby Names of 2021Call for Nominations for the 2021 American Name Society Names of the Year - nominations must be received before January 15, 2022.Thanks to Forvo.com for helping us with name pronunciation!_____The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our between-the-episodes Name Bites, Jennifer and Mallory each deep dive into one name and review its meaning, origin, namesakes, and popularity.This Name Bite's theme is SURNAMES! In this episode, we cover the names Madison and Kirk.If you want to submit a theme for Name Bites, email us at [email protected] Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer & Mallory talk about how many culturally Italian names are hitting the U.S. baby names charts, go over the top names in Italy, predict some new and unique Italian baby names for 2022, and names of Italian celebs! So break out the good Chianti and listen, as we also report on recent celebrity baby news and take questions from our listeners!Names mentioned in this episode: Aucoin (French), Zelda (German), Isabella, Gianna, Luna, Milo, Leonardo, Enzo, Andrea, Rafaelo, Rocco, Serafina, Chiara... and many, many, more!Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Write us at [email protected]. To discuss the show with Jen and Mal and other name enthusiasts, be sure to join our Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/babynamespodcast.------The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our between-the-episodes Name Bites, Jennifer and Mallory each deep dive into one name and review its meaning, origin, namesakes, and popularity.The theme for this episode is ASTRONAUTS! In this episode, we cover the female Welsh name Sian in honor of Sian Proctor, and the Japanese name Mamoru in honor of Mamoru "Mark" Mohri.If you want to submit a theme for Name Bites, email us at [email protected] Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sisters Jennifer and Mallory Moss curate a list of iconic artist names that would work as baby names today, and tell some stories behind the names.Names mentioned in this episode: Turlough, Corbin, Conrad, Orpah, Degas, August, Chagall, Klee, Rembrandt, Salvadore, Rockwell, Wyeth, Frida, Diego, Michelangelo, Julia, Harriet, Hugo...and more!Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Email us at [email protected]'t forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast player, so you don't miss an episode. And join us in our Facebook Group to talk about the podcast, roast names, help parents with names, and play fun name games.___The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a new addition to our podcast, we present our third installment of Name Bites! Jennifer and Mallory each pick a name to present and discuss its origin, history, popularity, and namesakes.Names mentioned in this episode: Jolyon and Celestine.Have a name you want us to cover? Write us at [email protected] us in our Facebook groups:The Baby Names PodcastCelebrity Baby NewsThe Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer and Mallory review and analyze the top 5 names from 40 countries around the world: Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia Federation, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK, and the United States. We also report on the current celebrity baby news and take questions from our listeners!Names mentioned in this episode: Dumaresq, Lucky, Liam, Maverick, Keaton, Cosmo, Rillian, Julia, Ottilie, Emerson, and more!View the full list of top names around the world on BabyNames.com!Join us in our Facebook groups:The Baby Names PodcastCelebrity Baby NewsThe Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a new addition to our podcast, we present our second installment of Name Bites! Jennifer and Mallory each pick a name to present and discuss its origin, history, popularity, and namesakes.Names mentioned in this episode: Leo and LavenderHave a name you want us to cover? Write us at [email protected]. To chat with Jennifer, Mallory, and other name enthusiasts, join our Facebook Group!The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer and Mallory suggest names associated with and reminiscent of New Age spirituality. We also report on the current Celebrity Baby News and take name questions from our listeners.Names mentioned in this episode: Idris, Malcolm, Avice, Isabeau, Rayssa, Momiji, Zen, Sage, Asta, Bodhi, Celeste, Déja, Ethereal, Kismet, Muse, Nyx, Seance, Solstice, Spirit, Vortex...and many, many more!Join us in our Facebook groups:The Baby Names Podcast________________________Related episodes:Names from SpaceDark, Gothic, and Mystical NamesTemporal (Time) Names________________________SourcesZen on Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zen11 Benefits of Burning Sage, How to Get Started, and More2014 Study on Sage: https://www.scielo.br/j/rbfar/a/p3kqjsDnN8fZxcdkgYbGQLC/?lang=en2016 Study on Sage: http://thesis.honors.olemiss.edu/622/The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a new addition to our podcast, we present our first installment of Name Bites! Jennifer and Mallory each pick a name to present and discuss its origin, history, popularity, and namesakes.Names mentioned in this episode: Lilibet, Elizabeth, RomanHave a name you want us to cover? Write us at [email protected]. To chat with Jennifer, Mallory, and other name enthusiasts, join our Facebook Group!The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 74 - In honor of the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, we're reviewing names from the U.S. Olympic team, past and present. We also review the current celebrity baby news and take two fun questions from our listeners.Names mentioned in this episode: Seim, Tino, Sky, Usain, Olympia, Olga, Nadia, Tennys, Napheesa, Evy, Nevin, Coryn, Francesca, Evita, Yul, Sakura, Genevra, Cheta, Tierna...and more!______Full U.S. Olympic Roster: https://babynames.com/blogs/names/us-olympic-team-20212021 Olympics Schedule: https://www.nbcolympics.com/full-scheduleStory of Seim: https://www.tiktok.com/@seimkuruc/video/6973130426198084870Usain Bolt Welcomes Twins! https://babynames.com/blogs/celebrities/olympian-usain-bolt-welcomes-twins______The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of a two-part series on Jewish names and identity. Our special guest is Kirsten Fermaglich, Professor of History and Jewish Studies at Michigan State University and author of A Rosenberg by Any Other Name: A History of Jewish Name Changing in America . We discuss how it became common after World War I for Jewish families to change their surnames and why. Jennifer and Mallory also reveal their TRUE family surname and some deep, dark family secrets.We also report on the latest celebrity baby news and take questions from listeners: What do you think about a boy named Hazel? What boy names can we use for a girl?Names mentioned in this episode: Childeric, Apollo, Clementine, Lilibet Diana, Arrow Fox, Elliot, Lux, Zillion, Mixolydian, and more!The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 1 of a two-part series on Jewish names and identity. Jennifer and Mallory speak with sociolinguist Dr. Iman M. Nick, author of Personal Names, Hitler, and The Holocaust: A Socio-onomastic Study of Genocide and Nazi Germany. Dr. Nick is president of the Germanic Society for Forensic Linguistics, and the Editor-in-Chief of NAMES, the scientific journal of the American Name Society.Listener discretion is advised: this episode covers topics of violence, racism, and genocide.Names mentioned in this episode: Loma, Télesphore, Eaton, Abraham, Cohen, Yaniv, Caleb, Ethan, Stanley, Kaladin, and more!Please spare a minute to take our PODCAST LISTENER SURVEY and enter to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card: https://bit.ly/bnpodsurveyThe Baby Names podcast is a production of BabyNames.com.______________Sources:What is the difference between Yiddish and Hebrew?Personal Names, Hitler, and The Holocaust: A Socio-onomastic Study of Genocide and Nazi Germany by I.M. NickThe American Name SocietyThe Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer and Mallory discuss the top names on the U.S. Social Security baby names list, surprises on the list, and baby names we've spotted on the list! We also report on the latest celebrity baby news and take name questions from our listeners.Names mentioned in this episode: Maverick, Seven, Sekani, Jimmy, Marks, Liam, Olivia, Kobe, Gianna, Lincoln, Jaxon, Rhett, Clyde, Anakin, Nevaeh, Kaison, Rocky, Mazikeen, Shiloh, Koala, Leva...and more!Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Write us at [email protected].________________Sources for this show:Social Security Baby Names List: https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/ESPN Daily Podcast on the name Jalen: http://www.espn.com/espnradio/podcast/archive/_/id/27767948The Hate U Give: https://www.amazon.com/Hate-U-Give-Angie-Thomas/dp/0062498533/The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jennifer and Mallory discuss the new/old trend of giving babies "Expectation Names" names that imply an expectation on the child, a quality of their character, behavior, or success. Is it fair to give your child an Expectation Name? The answer is not so simple. We also report on the current celebrity baby news, the American Name Society Names of the Year, and take your questions on names and naming.Names mentioned in this episode: Lena, Corbin, Humility, Tace, Abstinence, Chastity, Faith, Hope, Keep-the-Faith, Loyal, Royal, Justice, Maverick, Tequila, Ryker, Harley, Sincere, Legend, Messiah, and more!Have a question for Jennifer & Mallory? Write us at [email protected].__________________________Our sources:Christian Science MonitorNew England Historical SocietyThe News & ObserverAmerican Name SocietyThe Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.