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The list is out! BabyNames.com has compiled the top most popular names of the year, and Jennifer and Mallory go at it with their opinions and predictions for 2021. We also cover the current celebrity baby news and take listener questions on names and naming!Names mentioned in this episode: Mourade, Darsha, Oliver, Liam, Theodore, Declan, Amelia/Emilia, Charlotte, Luna, Wren, Alastair, Caspian, Kobe, Theon, Mint, Ursula, Cohen, and many, many, more!Check out the full list here: Top 100 Baby Names of 2020* * * Sponsored by TOWN RED - A series of mysteries with a metaphysical twist! * * *Join our Facebook Group to chat about our episodes with Jennifer & Mallory and other listeners!Have a question for Jennifer & Mallory? Email us at podcast@babynames.com.Please stay safe, stay healthy, and if you must go out of your home - practice social distancing and ALWAYS mask up!The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Joulu 202031min

Jennifer and Mallory discuss the age-old question: Can a name make or break your success in life? We also speak with special guest Abby Sandel from AppellationMountain.net. Abby is a life-long name enthusiast and baby name consultant!Names mentioned in this episode: Koven, Rockland, Touca, Bullseye, Barak, Elvis, Madonna, Kamala, Wisdom, Allure, Halcyon.Visit Abby's site: Appellation MountainGirl who has the record of the world's longest name - The Oprah Winfrey ShowJoin our Facebook Group to chat about our episodes with Jennifer & Mallory and other listeners! Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Write us at podcast@babynames.com The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Marras 202033min

Jennifer and Mallory discuss names from the Harry Potter series of novels (and movies) authored by JK Rowling*. We also report on this week's celebrity baby news and take questions from our listeners!Names mentioned in this episode: Yarrow, Caprice, Bruton, Barley, Seraphina, Harry, Ronald, Hermione, Bilius, Draco, Hagrid, Albus, Bellatrix, Cedric, Cornelius, Fleur, Ginevra, Lucius, Luna, Marvolo, Minerva, Myrtle, Narcissa, Neville, Petunia, Phineas, Rubeus, Potter, Severus, Sirius...and more!*BabyNames.com does not support nor condone Rowling's recent statements on gender identity, and we fully support the LGBTQIA community.If you are a Harry Potter superfan and have noticed any errors or omissions - please write us! We'll include your notes in the next show: email podcast@babynames.com Join our Facebook Group to chat about our episodes with Jennifer & Mallory and other listeners!The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Loka 202038min

Jennifer and Mallory talk all about gaming naming - names from video games and role playing games. Joining us is Matthew Mercer, founding cast member and Dungeon Master of the hit online show, Critical Role, and Lee Perry, former lead designer at Epic Games.Names mentioned in this episode: Tierre, Taius, Piana, Marika, Roshella, Astro, Dino, Lara, Lily, Blade, Exandria, Purvon, Dimble Thaydeen, River, Titan, Liberty, and more!You can watch Critical Role live on TwitchTV or recorded at YouTube.A big thanks to fellow podcaster, Christopher Gronlund, for helping to put together this show. We highly recommend Christopher's short story podcast called Not About Lumberjacks!Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Email us at podcast@babynames.com. The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Loka 202043min

Sisters Jennifer Moss and Mallory Moss discuss names that were originally dictionary words! Dictionary words have become very trendy for baby names, whether they're flower names, brand names, occupational names, or more! Listen as we discuss this phenomenon, along with the current celebrity baby news, and take questions from our listeners.Names mentioned in this episode: Klaus, Bear, Birdie, Mason, Reign, Winter, Ember, Eve, Harper, Piper, Luna, Aura, Isla, Heaven, Calliope, Cosmo, Bishop, Reign, Rogue, Calico...and many, many more!Have a question for Jennifer & Mallory? Email us at podcast@babynames.com or call our message line at (702) 848-5510.Subscribe to the Baby Names Podcast so you don't miss an episode - available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, and most of your favorite podcast players.Join our Facebook Group to chat about our episodes with Jennifer & Mallory and other listeners!The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Syys 202042min

This is the second in a two-part episode about Changing Your Name. Jennifer is joined by guest host Kees Wiederspan, social media manager for BabyNames.com and a long-time member of our names community. We speak with Dr. Olivia Danforth about changing your name through the gender transitioning process. Choosing a new name and going by your new, chosen name is a big step when transitioning and can be extremely rewarding to finally have a name that reflects your true identity.Listen as we discuss these important issues, as well as report on the current celebrity baby news and take letters from you, our listeners!Names mentioned in this episode:Mallison, Malle, Mallory, Kees, Olivia, Lyra, Arlo, Wilnely, and Carlisle.Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Email us at podcast@babynames.com or call our message line at (702) 848-5510.If you're going through (or have gone through) gender transition, we'd love for you to take our survey about choosing your new name.The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 Syys 202036min

The U.S. Social Security top baby names list has dropped for 2019, and Mallory and Jennifer have some opinions! A special between-the-episodes show to discuss the top 1,000 baby names for births in the United States.Some names mentioned in this episode: Liam, Olivia, Dean, Maverick, Piper, Aurelia, Xander, Adonis, Dashiell, Kai-everything, Dixie, Rome, Ximena, Kobe, and more!What do you think about the list? Write us! podcast@babynames.comThe Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Syys 202018min

This is the first of a two-part episode on Changing your Name. Mallory and Jennifer discuss why a person might want to change their name-first or last-and how to do so. We talk with Dr. Karen Pennesi, linguistic anthropologist at the University of Western Ontario, on name changing pertaining to immigration and cultural assimilation.We also report on the current celebrity baby news and take questions from our listeners.Names mentioned in this episode: Fews, Wifi, Elsa, Jerry, Ignatz, Daisy, Ever, Hayden, Betsy, Buddy.Universal Design for Belonging: Living and Working with Diverse Personal Names by Dr. Karen PennesiHave a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Email us at podcast@babynames.com The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Syys 202031min