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The Baby Names Podcast

The Baby Names Podcast

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Hosted by sisters Jennifer Moss and Mallory Moss, founders of BabyNames.com. We explore one name topic per episode, dish about names in the news, and take listener questions about names and naming. You don't have to be expecting to enjoy this show - you just have to be interested in names!

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Kate Fann reviews the top celebrity baby news this week! For up to the minute celebrity baby news go to our Celebrity Baby Blog.Celebrity Baby News is a production of The Baby Names Podcast and BabyNames.com.Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Want to chat all about names and celebs? Join our Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/babynamespodcastThe Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kate Fann reviews the top celebrity baby news this week! For up to the minute celebrity baby news go to our Celebrity Baby Blog.Celebrity Baby News is a production of The Baby Names Podcast and BabyNames.com.Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Want to chat all about names and celebs? Join our Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/babynamespodcastThe Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kate Fann reviews the top celebrity baby news this week! For up to the minute celebrity baby news go to our Celebrity Baby Blog.Celebrity Baby News is a production of The Baby Names Podcast and BabyNames.com.Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Want to chat all about names and celebs? Join our Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/babynamespodcastThe Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kate Fann reviews the top celebrity baby news this week! For up to the minute celebrity baby news go to our Celebrity Baby Blog.Celebrity Baby News is a production of The Baby Names Podcast and BabyNames.com.Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Want to chat all about names and celebs? Join our Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/babynamespodcastThe Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can one name start a war? Jennifer Moss interviews Game of Thrones Superfan Daryn Robinson with insight into character names from the Game of Thrones universe, including House of the Dragon. SPOILERS from the full series of Game of Thrones and up through Season 2 of House of the Dragon. Names mentioned in this episode:Khaleesi, Daenerys, Jon, Jeyne, Arya, Aegon, Alicent, Rennifer, Varys, Melisandre... and more!You can find more of Daryn Robinson on X @daryn_2dream and Instagram: @daryn_2dream and on the ScreenCrush YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This Not That 2024

This Not That 2024

2024-06-1838:26

Jennifer and Mallory give unique and unusual alternative suggestions to the top trending baby names of 2024. What are your favorites? Do you have other suggestions? Join us in our Facebook Group to discuss this episode, the podcast, and names!Names we're addressing: Maeve, Nora, Ivy, Eloise, Scarlett, Eleanor, Isla, Wren, Lily, Chloe, Saoirse, Silas, Asher, Felix, Jasper, Alistair, Sebastian, August, Leo, Emmett, Grayson, Remington, Ryder.The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jennifer and Mallory review the top 1000 birth names in the United States, according to the Social Security office of the actuary. Note that the Social Security office does not combine the stats for alternate spellings of the same name, such as Aidan and Aiden.Top 10 U.S. Baby Names:Liam & OliviaNoah & EmmaOliver & CharlotteJames & AmeliaElijah & SophiaMateo & MiaTheodore & IsabellaHenry & AvaLucas & EvelynWilliam & LunaView the full list of 1000 top baby names in the United States for 2023.The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Have feedback? Write us at podcast@babynames.com. To discuss names or any of our episodes, join our Facebook Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jennifer and Mallory are joined by Kate Fann, the BabyNames.com celebrity baby blogger, to discuss all the celebrity baby names of 2023. We pick out the names that stood out to each of us and name the all time best and worst name of the year.Names included in this episode: Atlas, Benson, Belle, Haven, Forrest, Techno Mechanicus, Spider, Iceland...and more!View the full list of Celebrity Baby Names of 2023 while you listen!Want to discuss? Join us in our Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/babynamespodcastThe Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Top Baby Names of 2023

Top Baby Names of 2023

2023-12-0531:59

Episode 102 - Mallory and Jennifer review the top names of 2023, as compiled from our users' favorite name lists. We comment on the top 20 names, pick out our faves from the top 100, and interesting names catching our attention from the top 1,000. We also reveal the top middle names of 2023!Check out the full list of the Top 100 Baby Names of 2023.Join us to discuss this or any other episode in our Facebook Group.Have a question? 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.
Names and True Crime

Names and True Crime

2023-10-2447:22

TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast episodes includes discussion about violent crimes including crimes against children, sexual assault, and murder. Discretion is Advised.Jennifer and Mallory are joined by Dr. I.M. Nick, expert in forensic onomastics, talking about Names and True Crime. Forensic Onomastics is the study of names in crime and criminals.Names mentioned in this episode: Cutlery, Gourjuss, Yadira, Karen, Delphine, Willa, Charlee, Ember, and more!Missing Persons sites mentioned by Dr. Nick:NAMUS - National Missing and Unidentified Missing Persons SystemDoe Network - International Center for Unidentified and Missing PersonsTelevision show mentioned in this episode: Undercover Underage on Max. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Royal Names

Royal Names

2023-09-1245:24

Jennifer and Mallory celebrate their 100th episode with Royal Names. Joining us is special guest Amanda Matta, TikTok's #1 Royal commentator! We discuss the British Royal Family names and naming trends, along with French, Slavic, Persian, African, Japanese and Chinese royal names.Names mentioned in this episode:Nuria, Mecca, Tobert, Eugenie, Zara, Diana, Isabeau, Antoinette, Kirill, Anastasia, Cassander, Darius, Amina, Hideyoshi, Michiko ...and more!Follow Amanda on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@matta_of_factFollow Amanda on Instagram: https://instagram.com/matta_of_factFollow BabyNames on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@babynamesdotcomFollow BabyNames on Instagram: https://instagram.com/babynamesdotcomJoin us in talking about this episode in our Facebook Group!The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Names and Dating

Names and Dating

2023-08-1542:14

Jennifer and Mallory review the results from our ongoing Names and Dating Survey, and talk about how name bias gets exposed when people are deciding on choosing mates. We also report on names in the news and take letters from our listeners.Names mentioned in this episode: Sylvestra, Cozy, Barney, Jupiter, Adolf, Miguel, Muhammad, Elmo, Sexany, De'Shaun, Ashley, Angelina, Tyra, Bertha, Guadalupe, Crystal, Gertrude, La'Keisha, Wilma... and more!Join us to discuss this topic in the Baby Names Podcast Facebook Group!Take our ongoing Baby Names Surveys.The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mallory and Jennifer interview Laurence...Watkins, who holds the Guinness World Record for the most legal names. He has a first name, 2309 second names, and a last name. Listen to Laurence's fascinating story!You can see a full list of his legal names at LaurenceWatkins.comHave an opinion on this or other episodes? Should Jennifer "expand" her boring name? Chat with us on the Baby Names Podcast Facebook Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When Names Go Bad

When Names Go Bad

2023-07-1826:34

Jennifer and Mallory discuss the concept of having a name, or using a name for a child, and then something happens to affect that name!Names mentioned in this episode: Danessa, Amandine, Jadin, Khaleesi, Renesmee, Atticus, Corona, Pim, and more!The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Write us at podcast@babynames.com.Join our Facebook group to chat with us about names and naming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This Not That 2023

This Not That 2023

2023-06-1440:13

Episode 96 - Jennifer and Mallory give unique alternative suggestions to the top 10 baby names in the United States:LIAM, OLIVIA, NOAH, EMMA, OLIVER, CHARLOTTE, JAMES, AMELIA, ELIJAH, SOPHIA, WILLIAM, ISABELLA, HENRY, AVA, LUCAS, MIA, BENJAMIN, EVELYN, THEODORE, and LUNA.The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com.Have a question about names or naming? Email Jennifer & Mallory at podcast@babynames.com.Join our Facebook group to talk all about names and naming! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jennifer and Mallory discuss the Top Names in the United States for 2022 as published by the U.S. Social Security office of the actuary. Top 20, interesting names from the rest of the charts, and the fastest risers!Names mentioned in this episode: Salma, Letlhogonolo, Liam, Olivia, Thiago, Sterling, Giselle, Arleth, Parker, Fisher, Ximena, Itzel, Londyn, Khaleesi, Gia, and more!The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com.Have a question about names or naming? Email Jennifer & Mallory at podcast@babynames.com.Join our Facebook group to talk all about names and naming! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Name Conflict

Name Conflict

2023-04-2649:28

Jennifer and Mallory discuss name conflict with special guest Jordan Bridger, behavioral scientist and and social psychologist. Topics include disagreeing on a name, renaming a child, name regret and more!Names mentioned in this episode: De'Arrea, Jaakoppi, Jordan, Remington, Mili, Triumph, Maeva, Caspar, among others.The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com.Check out Jordan Bridger's LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jennifer and Mallory review the top meanings searched on BabyNames.com, top name searches and the top names not found on the site.Names mentioned in this episode: Kaeli, Xiomara, Kennedy, Wolf, Aire, Koda, Messi, Audrey, Phoenix, and more!The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Have questions? Write us! At podcast@babynames.com. To join the conversation join our facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/babynamespodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 92 - Jennifer and Mallory are joined by Dr. Iman Nick, onomast and researcher in names and prejudice. We talk about name bullying, prejudice and discrimination against names, and how name-calling can affect a person for the rest of their lives.Names mentioned in this episode: Everette, Sage, Paprika, Basil, Veva, Iman, Mallory, and Janice!Professor I. M. Nick is a sociolinguist with a specialization in forensic onomastics and investigative psychology. She is the President of the Germanic Society for Forensic Linguistics and the Editor-in-Chief of NAMES, the scientific journal of the American Name Society. Among her many publications is her latest book, Personal Names, Hitler, and The Holocaust: A Socio-onomastic Study of Genocide and Nazi Germany.To discuss this or any other episode, join us in our Facebook Group!The Baby Names podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jennifer and Mallory are joined by celebrity baby blogger Kate Fann, to rank the BEST and WORST celebrity baby names of 2022.Must listen to hear the names mentioned in this episode!Join us in January 2023 for SEASON 6!!!The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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