Just like everything else, baby names are subject to trends. And there are multiple factors that drive those trends, all at once. Sometimes, certain names rise and fall in popularity, based on what's ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Is your son more of a chief, hotshot or tiger? (jacoblund) When it comes to nicknames for boys, there's no shortage of great ...

Before we dive into our favorite nickname baby names, though, let’s take a fun look at how the word “nickname” actually came to be. According to Merriam-Webster, “[T]he Middle English word eke, ...

If you're expecting a baby boy this year or haven't decided on a name yet for your new arrival, these cool baby boy names based on top name trends may help give you some inspiration. These baby names ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you want people to call your child by their full name, choose one that's almost impossible to abbreviate. (Vicki Smith via ...

Parents are increasingly naming their kids the informal versions of classic names. Celebrities are mirroring the trend — such as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Lilibet and Archie. Naming experts ...