I've been immersed in the name sphere for over 20 years, and in it professionally for over 10.

I have been inspired by so many women who uplift other women, and we've navigated the valleys of toxicity together, too. I wanted to take a few minutes to share with you all that I've learned thus far.

Find me on instagram @thenamementor and online, thenamementor.com

I chat with Pliny the Elder about what it takes to create a name that lasts beyond the critics!

Naming a baby can feel difficult and leave you uncertain. After helping thousands of women, here are some of the things I've seen help people feel like they can succeed in the final decision.

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Name Regret aka Postpartum Name Depression

Find the 1st Name Regret Book Here:

https://thenamementor.com/shop/ols/products/all-good-names-bring-peace---the-1st-name-regret-guide

For almost 10 years, Patrick Foote has been making extraordinarily fun videos about the origins of names on YouTube as Name Explain. Now an author of 3 books as well, Patrick joins me for some fun about... coconuts and bidets??? It's a fun episode!

Find Patrick Here:

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@NameExplain

His Books on Amazon https://a.co/d/bFnquHg

What an amazing, fun and important conversation with Lilia from the boutique Instagram account Heart Baby Names. She has a gift of articulating truths in a fresh way. I loved this conversation with her so much!

Find Lilia here:

Instagram @HeartBabyNames

Her Books and Consults

Abby Sandel aka Appellation Mountain joins me for an AMAZING conversation about the world of baby naming. We chat about trends but also the deeper and darker topics of naming a baby, and Abby offers some tips for success.

I am absolutely humbled by Abby's talents and wisdom, and so honored to share this conversation with all of you. It will stick with me forever.

Find Abby here:

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/appmtn/

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/AppMtn/

Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/AMbabynames

They have become a cultural staple and yet, they weren't always in existence. This episode unpacks what last names really mean, and some ideas if you're thinking of changing yours.

A conversation of names being brands with Taylor @whatsinababyname. 

What is a brand? It's the feeling you get when you hear the name of something. Nike, Etsy...2 very different feelings.  

Now parlay that into humans. A name comes with a feeling...that's why we give it. And certainly, it only takes one person to change the brand/emotional response of a name.

Virtue/Symbolism, and the beautiful rebellion of a new trend that is happening. 

In this episode, Taylor the Baby Name Doula and I unpack what a modern Puritan name is. We are living in a post-pandemic world, and baby names have taken on a whole new curve. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, and dive in with us.

What actually matters the most when naming a baby?

Name Regret/Remorse... How do you find your way out of it, and is it normal? 

Between 10% and 20% of parents regret their baby's name. It's all over the news right now, as Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott announced they are changing their son's name.

As the Name Mentor, I've helped thousands of women with name dilemmas. Tune in to hear my take on what to do when you're anxious about your child's name.

Episode Notes:

Name List Worksheets "Litmus Test"

My baby name book on Amazon

The Name Mentor on Instagram