Episodes

  • Behind the Scenes @BabyNames.com

    Behind the Scenes @BabyNames.com
    Jan 10 2021
    In this minisode, BabyNames.com founder Jennifer Moss talks about the history of the website, how she and her sister Mallory started The Baby Names Podcast, and what's in store for 2021. BabyNames.com was founded in 1996 and is celebrating our 25th year online. Season 4 of The Baby Names Podcast will begin in February of 2021. Have a question for Jennifer and Mallory? Email us at podcast@babynames.com. Join us to gab about names in our Facebook Group and stay tuned for more BabyNames Live! shows on Facebook and YouTube. The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com. _______ If you or anyone you know is suffering from depression or contemplating suicide please talk to someone. Call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1(800) 273-TALK - 1(800) 273-8255 Music: My Favorite Tree by Isobel O'Conner
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  • Best/Worst Celebrity Baby Names of 2020

    Best/Worst Celebrity Baby Names of 2020
    Dec 22 2020
    Our celebrity baby blogger, Kate Fann, joins Jennifer and Mallory in counting down the 5 best celebrity baby names and 5 worst celebrity baby names of the year. We also report on the current celebrity baby news and take letters from our listeners! Names mentioned in this episode: LISTEN and FIND OUT! For the most current celebrity baby news, visit the BabyNames.com Celebrity Blog. Join our Facebook Group to chat about our episodes with Jennifer & Mallory and other listeners! This is the final episode of Season 3 of the Baby Names Podcast - we will be taking a short break in January, so tune in again in February of 2021 for Season 4! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com.  
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  • Top Baby Names of 2020

    Top Baby Names of 2020
    Dec 8 2020
    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!  
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  • Baby Names and Success

    Baby Names and Success
    Nov 10 2020
    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 Mountain Girl who has the record of the world's longest name - The Oprah Winfrey Show Join 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 or call our message line at (702) 848-5510. The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.com.  
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  • Harry Potter Names

    Harry Potter Names
    Oct 27 2020
    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 or call our message line: (702) 848-5510. Join our Facebook Group to chat about our episodes with Jennifer & Mallory and other listeners! The Baby Names Podcast is a production of BabyNames.c
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  • Gaming Naming - Video Game and RPG Names

    Gaming Naming - Video Game and RPG Names
    Oct 13 2020
    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.  
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  • The Bird is the Word! Dictionary Names

    The Bird is the Word! Dictionary Names
    Sep 29 2020
    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.  
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  • Changing Your Name - Pt. 2: Transgender Renaming

    Changing Your Name - Pt. 2: Transgender Renaming
    Sep 15 2020
    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 Nam
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