Congratulations on picking Penelope as the name for your daughter. Penelope is an amazing name as it brings to mind the heroics of Odysseus and Penelope, his wife. Choosing a middle name that would capture what you want your daughter to represent and identify as can be daunting. That is why we have taken the … Read more
Congratulations on deciding to pick Parker as your child’s first name. Parker reminds me of “Peter Parker,” a hero who acted Spiderman in a movie of the same title. Or, Tony Parker, a famous NBA player. Parker is a name that appeals to many people, tells a cultural story, and connotes history. Looking for a … Read more
Congratulations on choosing Paisley as the name for your baby. Paisley is an amazing name. Naming a child is much more than a rite, but a truly special affair. Naming a child means a lot, as it shapes the child’s identity. Names also connect us to our ancestors and our heritage. Names share many stories … Read more
Congratulations on picking Paige for your baby. Paige is a lovely name. As you may know, you could use a middle name to remind your baby where they come from – be it Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, French, Italian, Jews, Christian, etc. Some readers ask us about the research on the impact of naming on … Read more
Congratulations on choosing the lovely name Owen for your baby. A name has a certain power of giving a new identity to your baby. With the advent of DNA testing, many of us are finding out our ancestry and want our next generation to remember that. Or, maybe you are marrying into another race and … Read more
Congratulations on picking Oliver as your baby’s first name choice. If you are searching on this, you might have once thought about whether or what to give as a middle name for Oliver. A middle name is a way for parents to express their own individuality and creativity. Choosing a middle name can be a … Read more
Congratulations on picking Nova for your baby. Nova is such an awesome name. It reminds me of stars as in Super Nova – and, of course, innovations. You could spice things up or balance it with something traditional by adding a middle name for baby Nova. Middle names are sometimes used as a brand for … Read more
Congratulations on choosing Nora as a first name for your baby. Nora is a lovely name. For me, it makes me think of my daughter’s name (Nara – a lovey Japanese city where my wife and I first travel together.) A name has a certain power of giving a new identity to your baby. With … Read more
Naming is one exciting part of giving birth and raising a newborn, it is a joyous journey (mixed with lots of sweat, tears, and sleepless nights). So, congratulations on deciding on the baby name Noah. Personally, it reminds me of Noah’s Ark (long memories from Sunday school. Or maybe following too much news on Ark … Read more
Congratulations on picking Naomi for your baby. Naomi is a lovely name! (Personally, it reminds me of Naomi Osaka. I probably watched too many Netflix documentaries.) You may be wondering what middle name to give baby Naomi. A middle name is a perfect opportunity to remind your baby where they come from, to honor someone … Read more