Unique Favorite Names Around the US🧭
From Bodhi in Boston to Arlo in Chicago
This week we’ve got some fascinating favorite names in cities across the States; plus inspiration from Scandinavia, the Middle Ages, and more. Oh, and we’re about to move into a new zodiac sign, and we’ve got you covered for name ideas to match.
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…and now, on with the names!
Top City Names on Nameberry
This week saw one of the most fascinating posts of the year: which names are most popular with our readers in 12 different US cities.
Different is the operative word here. There are so many names unique to just one city’s Top 10 — like Seraphine in Seattle, and Mabel in Minneapolis — and there isn’t an Olivia or Liam in sight.
Hello, Sagittarius!
The sign of the archer begins this week. If you’re expecting a baby soon, check out our list of Sagittarius names. And if you are a Sagittarian, you might enjoy our guide to your naming style. (And happy birthday!)
More Fun Reading
Why parents are more creative with girl names than boys — does this match your experience?
How I Named My Baby: this week, an all-American name that family around the world can pronounce too.
Popular boy name cliques: or, why Kaiser is rare yet not astonishing.
What’s your medieval name? My male alter ego is Jenkin Baudoin Millerchip.
Scandinavian names you’ll love beyond Soren and Astrid — though they’re great too, as our readers in San Francisco and Dallas will attest