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Baby names inspired by Black Americans who changed the course of history

Draw inspiration for your little one's name from this list of leaders and pioneers.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Blake Lively on the red carpet

Blake Lively struggled to find clothes that fit her postpartum body and we can relate

"It doesn't send a great message to women when their bodies don't fit into what brands have to offer," she said.

Updated Jan. 26, 2022

35 baby names inspired by musicians that truly *rock*

You'll love the sound of these.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

25+ baby names inspired by artists to encourage creativity

Get those creative juices flowing before they're born.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

30+ baby names inspired by distinguished scientists

We have a few *scientific* suggestions!

Updated Mar. 09, 2022
baby feet sticking out of a blanket

22 Nordic-inspired baby names for your hygge baby

These powerful names are gaining in popularity in America.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022
parent pinching baby's cheeks

These will be the popular baby names of 2021

Television and movies binged during lockdown might impact how parents name their babies this year.

Updated Jun. 23, 2022
baby looking at a globe

Top baby names inspired by American geography

Looking for inspiration for your baby's name? You might want to look close to home.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022

25+ beautiful baby names inspired by famous writers

The fact is, everyone loves writers.

Updated Jul. 14, 2022
Whitney Port posting in a cardigan

Whitney Port is talking about how her second miscarriage was different

"Last time, I don't think I was ready to have another child, and I had different feelings about the miscarriage."

Updated Jan. 19, 2022
Meghan McCain

Meghan McCain is angry that not all women have paid maternity leave

"I was planning on coming back to the show for the election in six weeks after I gave birth and I was physically unable to."

Updated Jan. 12, 2022
baby sleeping

4 steps to prep your baby for a restful nap

This pre-sleep ritual gets baby in the mood.

Updated Aug. 03, 2022
Chrissy Teigen side profile

Chrissy Teigen says she still has a bump from her pregnancy loss—and it matters

Once again, Teigen is using her platform to normalize the conversation around pregnancy loss.

Updated Jan. 24, 2022

This is: Postpartum life

The first few months after giving birth are the hardest and the…

Updated Dec. 21, 2020
two friends showing their baby bumps wearing white dresses and floral headbands

Pregnancy can be contagious among friends

Are you and your friends pregnant around the same time? Science says…

Updated Jun. 09, 2022
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