Journal · #baby-names

Italian Names: Meanings, Sound and What Parents Pick

A practical guide to Italian names: origins, pronunciation, what Italian parents choose, and the traps to check before you commit to one.

Names That Mean Moon: How to Pick One That Actually Fits

Names that mean moon range from Luna (Latin) to Selene (Greek) to Mahina (Hawaiian). Twelve picks with etymology, phonetics, and the aloud test that decides the shortlist.

Biblical Baby Names: Ten Picks That Hold Their Weight

Ten biblical baby names: Amos, Boaz, Ezra, Naomi, Miriam, Susanna, Silas, Lydia, Levi and Esther. Origins from Hebrew, Greek and Aramaic, each with a phonetic note.

Unique Baby Names: How to Find One That Sounds Right

Eight less-common baby names with real etymologies and phonetic notes, plus a simple test to help you decide before you commit.