The Baby Names Podcast

Jennifer and Mallory talk all about MIDDLE names: why we have them, the most common middle names, fun middle name stories, and celebs who go by their middle names! Names mentioned in this episode: Akira, Shine, Beena, Kious, George, Rudyard, Rooney, Edsel, Ranger, LaChelle, Faith, Saunsuray, Birdie, Skipper, Goldie.Girls: Marie, Grace, Rose, Ann, Elizabeth, Faith, Mae, Lynn, Renee, and Jane.Boys: James, Lee, Michael, Joseph, Alexander, David, William, Andrew, Matthew, and Robert.The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com, founded by sisters Jennifer Moss and Mallory Moss. Have feedback about the episode? Write us at podcast@babynames.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 Mars 202032min

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Jennifer and Mallory talk all about Irish names, including the history and traditions of Irish naming, Irish name pronunciation, Irish surnames, the top baby names in Ireland, and choose our favorite traditional Irish names.Names mentioned in this episode: Conchobhar (Connor), Medb (Maeve), Fiadh (Fia), Aoife (EEfya), Caoimhe (KEEva), Tadgh (Tayg), Oisín (o-SHEEN), Fionn, Cillian, Rían.Celtic names in the 2019 Irish chartsBoys: Callum, Donnacha, Cathal, Ruairí, Odhrán, Cormac, Eoghan, Cillian, Tiernan, Lorcan, Kían, Dáire, Dáithí, Diarmuid, Ruadhán, Aodhán, Cuan, Séimí, Fionán, and Séadna.Girls: Éabha, Sadhbh/Saibh, Róisín, Clodagh, Aoibhín, Bonnie, Ailbhe, Aoibheann, Méabh, Laoise, Aoibhe, Síofra, Síun, Caragh, Éala, Róise, Bláithín, Cadhla, Gráinne, Éadaoin, Bláthnaid, Clíodhna, Sinéad, Bronagh, Síomha, Saorlaith, Meadhbh, Ceoladh, Eibhlín, Órlaith, and Réiltín.Have a naming question for Jennifer and Mallory? Email us! podcast@babynames.comOr join us in our Facebook Group: The Baby Names Podcast"Sky Boat Song" and "O Danny Boy" played by Jennifer Moss________________Sources used for this episode:https://www.rareirishstuff.com/https://www.History.comhttps://www.cso.ie/en/interactivezone/visualisationtools/babynamesofireland/https://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cregan/patterns.htmhttps://irelandxo.com/https://www.johngrenham.comhttps://www.irish-genealogy-toolkit.com/https://www.Loc.govhttps://www.teanglann.ie The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Mars 202036min

Many parents are finding it hard to choose a baby name in this day of information overload! Mallory and Jennifer discuss the process and challenges of choosing a name for your child. Do you get stuck in the veto process? Does your partner hate every name you suggest? Do you get too much input from the in-laws? We give you practical naming advice so you can whittle down your names list and agree on the perfect name. We also discuss the latest celebrity baby news and take questions from you, our listeners!Names mentioned in this episode: Jalen, Kendrick, Brycen, Dwight, Ike, Miranda, Cassia, Keats, Axel, Isabel, Eliza, Claire.Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Email us at podcast@babynames.com. Or call our message line at (702) 848-5510.We recommend that expecting parents purchase The Baby Names Workbook - one copy for each parent so you can both participate in the naming process.________________________________________The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Mars 202030min

In honor of Black History Month, Jennifer and Mallory discuss names inspired by iconic Black Americans and the history of naming in the Black American culture. We also report on the current celebrity baby news and take your questions on names and naming.Names mentioned in this episode: Martin, Coretta, Rosa, Crispus, Octavia, Luther, Maya, Josephine, Latifah, Barack, Bayard, Mahershala, Cassius, Kobe, Marlon, Tupac, Kanye, Ta-Nehisi, Zora...and more!Join our Facebook group where you can chat about the show.Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Email podcast@babynames.com - The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com.__________Sources:https://www.who2.com/list/black-history-month-biographies/WikipediaHello Beautiful Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Feb 202036min

In this episode, Mallory and Jennifer give cool, unique alternatives to the Top Baby Names on the BabyNames.com charts. We also get input from our VIP members in our message boards community. So if you're looking for unique names, we'll give you choices! We also cover the current celebrity baby news and take questions from YOU, our listeners.Names mentioned in this episode: Kobe, Cambria, Lionel, Odin, Thatcher, Flynn, Hazel, Isla, Alasdair, Raddix, Etta, Aalam, Freeya, Stella, and more!The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Feb 202038min

Jennifer and Mallory discuss the BabyNames.com Top Baby Names of 2019. We go over the top ten names, names that stand out in the top 100, and up and coming name trends for 2020. We also cover the current celebrity baby news and take questions from our listeners.We dedicate this episode to our sister Kate, whom we lost this past week to pancreatic cancer at the young age of 63. Kate was a lifelong educator and accomplished stained glass artist. We are devastated and will miss her now and forever.Names mentioned in this episode: Von, Josey, Theo, Royce, Atlas, Infiniti, Liam, Charlotte, Amelia/Emilia, Aria/Arya, Hazel, Nora, Declan, Emmett, Cheryce, Rowan, Kailani, Iris, Ivy... and so much more!See the Top 100 Baby Names for 2019Gounod's Ave Maria (based on Bach) arranged and performed by Cyril Baranov.The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Dec 201940min

Sisters Jennifer Moss and Mallory Moss discuss Disney names from mice to dwarfs to princesses to Mousketeers. Names mentioned in this episode: Malone, Jerome, Cremaine, Mickey, Minnie, Clarice, Ub, Snow, Ariel, Tiana, Aurora, Belle, Moana, Sade, Pepper, Dante, Gaston, Disney...and more! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com.Sources: https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Disney_charactershttps://disney.fandom.com/Disney's Art of Animation: From Mickey Mouse to Beauty and the Beast by Bob Thomas (Hyperion, New York, 1991)https://www.buzzfeed.com/leonoraepstein/things-you-never-knew-about-disney-princesseshttp://www.originalmmc.com/cast.htmlhttps://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Disney_charactershttps://ohmy.disney.com/movies/2018/01/22/the-ultimate-list-of-disney-baby-names/https://family.disney.com/articles/uncommon-disney-baby-names/http://neverpedia.com/pan/Tinker_Bell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Nov 201934min

Jennifer and Mallory discuss everything about pet names! Dog names, cat names, even hippos! We discuss common pet name categories, famous historical pets, celebrity pets, and best practices in naming your animal companions.Names mentioned in this episode: Hecate, Atlas, Ever, Buddy, Mary Puppins, Max, Buddy, Genghis, Skalla, King, Fido, Dookie, Vulcan, Rin Tin Tin, Lassie, Boo, Tardar Sauce, Uggie, Li'l Bub, Marley, Roxie Hart, Sirius Black, Tinkerbell... and more!_____________________________Sources for this episode:PetNames.comCheatsheetWagWalking.com Wikipedia - Presidential PetsMarie ClaireDogtime.com MydogsNameBestLifeOnlineThe Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Nov 201936min