
Color Names
Jennifer and Mallory discuss a spectrum of baby names derived from colors. We also gab about the latest celebrity baby news and take questions from you, our listeners!Names mentioned in this episode: Akiva, Ziva, Ebony, Ivory, Coral, Marigold, Blue, Violet, Indigo, Amber, Ambra, Gamboge, Xanthic, Periwinkle, Calais, Bianca...and more!The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 Juni 201926min

Archie, Psalm, and the 2018 Social Security Names List
Jennifer and Mallory discuss the royal baby Archie, the newest Kardashian-West, the top 1000 names of actual U.S. babies born in 2018, and take listener questions on names and naming.Names mentioned in this episode: Viorica, Jubilee, Archie, Spencer, Liam, Emma, Jenesis, Ridge, Mason, Luna, Arya, Alexa, Gene, Zana, Birdie, Brightlyn…and so so many more!The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 Maj 201941min

The History of English Names
Our guest is Kevin Stroud, attorney and host of The History of English podcast to talk about English names, and what happened in the year 1066 to change both the English language and English names, many of which we still use today. We also discuss how and why it was necessary to eventually have surnames (last names).And speaking of the English, there's a new royal baby! We cover that story in our celebrity baby segment, and take listener questions on names and naming.Standing in for Mallory in this episode is Jennifer's daughter, Miranda Mendelson, from SlashedBeauty.com.Have feedback or a question for the Baby Names Podcast? Email us at podcast@babynames.comCheck out Kevin's podcast: The History of English.The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 Maj 201936min

Fun with Dick and Maryjane: Names that Mean Other Things
Jennifer and Mallory discuss names that have evolved into meaning other things, particularly in slang or colloquialisms. Please Note: this episode contains sexual expressions, drug terminology, and some derogatory names in the process of explanation. It is not intended for listeners under the age of 18.We also discuss the current celebrity baby news and take listener questions on names and naming.Names discussed in this episode: Dick, Maryjane, Cherry, Fanny, Butch, Gay, B.J., Reuben, Oscar, Emmy, Penny, Jean, Jake, Mickey, Lucy, Roger, Chad, Sheila, Charlie, Abigail, Pollyanna, Lolita, Chloe, Joey, Isis... and more!Have a question for Mallory and Jennifer? Or feedback about the show? 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.
23 Apr 201934min

Names from Game of Thrones
To celebrate the premiere of the final season of the HBO series Game of Thrones, Jennifer and Mallory discuss names from the book series, A Song of Ice and Fireby George R.R. Martin. Did you know there are 2,054 named characters between the books and the television series? We can't possibly mention them all, but we do talk about Martin's naming conventions, how he created names, some of our favorites, and what GoT names you should not name your baby.Names mentioned in this episode: Jolyon, Ufuk, Abelina, Agata, Pala, Sigmar, Jondor, Catelin, Arya, Sansa, Daenerys, Khaleesi, Androw, Jodge, Melisandre, Hodor, Theon, Tyrion, Cersei, Benjen, Mallor, Rennifer, and more!Have feedback about the show or a baby name question for Jennifer and Mallory? Write us at podcast@babynames.com. Source Links:A Wiki of Ice and FireAwoif: The HousesAwoif: Complete list of charactersTargaryen Family Tree The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Apr 201934min

The Absolute WORST Baby Names Ever
What are the absolute WORST baby names we've ever heard? In this episode, Jennifer and Mallory address this question that they get over and over from the media. Not only will they reveal some super horrible names, but also advice for expecting parents on how NOT to name your baby. Also: the latest celebrity baby news and listeners questions on names and naming.New York Times article: How Prince got his Name.This episode is brought to you by the Sneak Peek at-home Gender DNA Test(affiliate link)Names mentioned in this episode: Sturla, Cuqui, Fou, Kaia, Prince, Chastity, PraiseGod, JoytotheWorld, Pia, Birdie, Philomena, Maverick, Tequila Sunrise, Cosmo, Rhoshandiatellyneshiaunneveshenk, Moxie Crimefighter, North West, Moroccan Cannon, Lorelei, and more!Have feedback about this or any other episode? Write us at podcast@babynames.com. Or join us in our Facebook group: http://facebook.com/groups/babynamespodcast The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Mars 201938min

Baby Names from Women's History
Mallory and Jennifer celebrate Women's History Month by discussing some names of iconic women from the past and present. We also cover the current celebrity baby news and take listener questions on names and naming.Names mentioned in this episode: Tiago, Nesta, Hawk, Rami, Mahershalalhashbaz, Willem, Xochitl, Gloria, Florence, Clara, Sojourner, Alva, Clementina, Ada, Lochlyn, Carter, and more!To keep up on amazing women who made history (but not necessarily the history books), visit Chixstory on Facebook!To get a temporary or permanent new name, try the BabyNames.com Random Name Generator!The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Mars 201930min

Baby Names, Influencer Culture, and Personal Branding
We interview Laurel Sutton, founder of Catchword, one of the top naming companies in the world. Laurel discusses how the process of naming people is not that different than naming companies and products.Jennifer and Mallory also gab about the current celebrity baby news and take listener questions on names and naming!Names mentioned in this episode: Praxidike, BenedictCumberbatch, HannahHart, Nova, Homer, Igor, MalloryLaurel Sutton can be contacted at Sutton Strategy.The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Feb 201932min