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The Well-Named Podcast

The Well-Named Podcast

Written by: We Love That Name!
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 Dori and Kristen are Baby Name Consultants (yes, that's a real thing) and long-time name nerds who talk about trends, traditions, and tragedeighs! If names are your game, join them for some light-hearted lessons and war stories from the ever-evolving world of baby names.We Love That Name! Parenting Relationships
Episodes
  • Severance Speaks

    Severance Speaks
    Feb 12 2026

    Meet Severance, a woman with a name so unique that it's everywhere! Also, the Super Bowl and the Winter Olympics inspire Dori and Kristen to take a run at sports names, and Dori's son discovers a new name in the wild. (Don't miss the special nod to "Gone with the Wind"!)
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    16 mins
  • First Names First

    First Names First
    Jan 18 2026

    Happy New Year! Are you a January 1st baby, or do you know one? Dori and Kristen kick off Season 2 with a sampling of names given to the first babies of 2026 around the US, and last year's top names in New Zealand. Dori shares a story about a little girl who has named herself, and Kristen recounts the day she laid down the law about her own name.
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    16 mins
  • Jack's Birthday Cake

    Jack's Birthday Cake
    Dec 13 2025

    It's a season to celebrate as Kristen welcomes a new grandson! As usual, there's a fun story associated with the baby's name. Another name heard 'in the wild' sparks a discussion of hippie names, and Dori discovers a list of archaic words that just might inspire a name or two.

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    14 mins
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