Baby Names
Will a Namesake Bring Back Bad Memories?
Should I use a family name that's tied to a tragic memory for everyone? My mom's sister Cora was ...Read more
Her Baby Name Sounds Like a Bad Joke
An acquaintance who's due in two months just announced her choice for her baby's name. I immediately ...Read more
How Do I Shed My Childhood Nickname?
My name is Kaitlin, but I've always been called Katie. I feel that 'Katie' is a suitable name for a ...Read more
A Peek Into the Name Lady's Inbox
Every day I receive naming questions of all kinds, and I can only answer a small fraction in print. ...Read more
Can Bad Initials Sink My Baby's Name?
I am pregnant with my fourth child. My previous three children have names beginning with, in order, ...Read more
Is the Name Win Too Much Pressure?
I'm in love with the name Win for my daughter. However, I'm slightly worried that people would think ...Read more
How Many Names is Too Many?
I really want to name our soon-to-be daughter after my grandmother or my husband's grandmother. But ...Read more
Are There Rules For Nicknames?
"I was named Margaret when I was born but have been called Peggy all my life. Where in the world ...Read more
My Mother Hates My Baby Name
My husband and I love the name Agnes for our little girl. I made the huge mistake the other day ...Read more
The Case of the Phantom Classic Baby Name
What do you think of naming our baby boy Hans? We like the classic feel of it and it reflects our ...Read more
The Name of the Year
Can you tell the story of a year in names? According the folks at BabyNameWizard.com, sister site to ...Read more
