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Articles & Lists
Beyond the generators, we publish curated lists and guides on names, naming, and name-related topics. Whether you're looking for inspiration for a character, a baby, or a creative project, these articles dig deeper than the generators can.

Old-Fashioned Names Ready for a Comeback
Vintage names from the 1800s that feel fresh again - everything old becomes new eventually.
Victorian and pre-1900 names that haven't been popular since the 19th century but are perfectly positioned for a modern revival.
Updated: 29th April 2026

Names That Scan: Iambic, Trochaic, Dactylic and Anapestic Names for Poems and School Projects
For poems, verse novels, and school projects that need a character whose name fits the metre.
Forty character names that scan in each of the four classical metres — iambic, trochaic, dactylic and anapestic — with a quick guide to spotting and using them.
Updated: 28 April 2026

Soft Cottagecore Girl Names: 30 Pressed-Flower Picks
Names that sound like pressed flowers and afternoon light.
Thirty soft, cottagecore-leaning girl names with origins, meanings, and notes on why each one earns its place.
Updated: 27 April 2026