Baby names don’t just come from family trees anymore. They can come from binge-worthy shows, fandom group chats, and celebrity birth announcements. The main accolade they have in common? “Wait… that’s ...

What's in a name? That which we call a rose Kim Kardashian, by any other name would smell as sweet. However, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star had different thoughts right before her family’s ...

Noah and Olivia topped the list of most popular names for babies for 2025 once again, with Liam and Oliver following closely behind in popularity for boys and Amelia and Sophie for girls, new data by ...

America’s most-popular cat names for 2025 have been revealed. Cat names matter, not least to the cats themselves. In 2019, a study published in Scientific Reports found cats were even capable of ...

Pop superstar Taylor Swift has been influencing music, fashion and cultural trends for over a decade — but could she also have a hand in the names parents choose for their babies? “Taylor Swift is ...

Online pet supply retailer and pharmacy Chewy released a report of the top names for dogs and puppies in 2025, revealing both the most popular and most unique names. Chewy uses the data from pet ...

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There were some big changes last year in Alabama’s list of most popular baby names, including a new No. 1 for baby girls. After three years at the number one spot, the name Olivia was dethroned by a ...

Job candidates with names that sound smooth and soft may have a surprising edge in the hiring process, according to a new study that explored how sound symbolism leads to hiring biases. Researchers at ...

Nara Smith is sharing her baby names that aren't making the cut. The influencer—who is expecting her fourth baby with husband Lucky Blue Smith—has a big decision to make when it comes to coming up ...