How to Have More Fun Naming Your Baby

Baby Name Date Night, anyone?

Snap question: you have to name a baby in honor of your grandmother, right now! What do you choose?

I'm basically a granny myself when it comes to name tastes, so I’d happily re-use Frances. If my style was a bit jazzier, maybe Francesca or just Frankie. I'm not such a fan of my other nana's name, Irene, but I might consider an international version, Eirene or Irina. Maybe Ren? Or another name that means peace, like Frida.

We explored more ways to reinvent old-fashioned girl names on the blog this week. Do any of them work for you?

Make naming fun again

It's all very well playing hypothetical name games, but when you have to name an actual real baby, it can be a real fun-killer. Even (especially?) for lifelong name lovers.

Help is at hand with our tips to get the spark back and find a real baby name you're happy with.

I love the idea of a baby name dinner party… can I have one even though I'm not expecting a baby?

Did you miss…?

• Cherokee names kick off our posts for Native American Heritage Month.

• November baby names inspired by Thanksgiving, autumnal nature, and more.

• The newest babyberry announcements taught me a new Armenian name 🌙

• Seeking a spirited name for Rosie’s sister — is the top contender too flimsy?

Sneak peek

Coming up this week on the Nameberry blog:

• “Unisex” names that are strongly gendered

• A fascinating “How I named my baby” interview (read them all here)

• Astrology-inspired names

• How to name your baby after Grandpa (it’s the boys’ turn!)