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The “Captain America” star is now a dad after welcoming his first child with Portuguese actress Alba Baptista. Chris, 44, and Alba, 28, welcomed their first baby together on Friday, October 24th, according to People magazine. The baby is a girl, and the couple named her Alma Grace Baptista Evans . Alma is a latin name meaning “soul,” and was probably chosen due to its similarity to mom’s name, Alba, which means “dawn.” Her second middle name, Baptista, is mom’s family name. Little Alma was born in Massachusetts, where the couple married in 2023. Evans said, “The title of dad is an exciting one.” The post Chris Evans and Alba Baptista welcome First Baby first appeared on BabyNames.com . from BabyNames.com https://ift.tt/sfBVyvF

Hop onto your broom, hold onto your pointy hat, and fly into spooky season with this macabre mashup of monikers. We’ve scared up names ranging from the classics to the trendy — just a treat, no tricks required! So take a look and see which ones cast a spell on you. Classic Spooky Names Midnight It goes without saying that the deepest, darkest night is when the creepy crawlies come out! Jet Jet black, that is. Trista / Tristan Meaning “Sadness,” these names fit right into a spooky theme. Onyx Onyx is a black gemstone, fitting for Halloween glam. Raven Quoth the Raven, “Nevermore.”  This name, given for a blackbird, is featured in one of Edgar Allen Poe’s famously creepy poems. You might also consider Lenore . Desdemona Meaning “misery,” this name was made famous by Shakespeare’s  Othello.  October Perhaps a bit literal, but perfectly seasonal. Jack It may be simple, but this name is a classic — and it wouldn’t be Halloween without a jack-o-lantern. A ja...

A while back, BabyNames.com chatted with Amanda Matta , a popular royal commentator, to dive into the storied history of royal names around the world, from the British Monarchy to ancient Persia. Whether you’re an avid royal watcher or someone who only thinks of kings and queens in fairy tales, you’ll enjoy this royally great list of regal names. British Royal Name History With Amanda, we discussed that the official first king of England was named Æthelstan and his brother (the original William and Harry!) was Ælfweard. After the Norman invasion, history started to see a litany of names like Richard and John. However, many of these royals had nicknames, or epithets — like Bloody Mary or Richard the Lionheart — given to them due to something positive they achieved or some sort of negative association. As Amanda said, in some cases these monarchs “were so bad or had such hilarious SNAFUs happen to them that historians decided to tack that on the end” of their names. The Anglo-Saxon...

We’ve compiled over 100 unique boy names beginning with the letter E. Whether your tastes run to a celebrity association like Elvis , a royal name like Earl , or a brainy name like Einstein , your options are practically endless (another E!). Take a look at our top picks. Ealdwulf Ealdwulf is a name of English origins meaning “Old Wolf.” Eamon Eamon is a name of Irish origins meaning “Rich Protector.” Eanna Eanna is a name of Irish origins meaning “Bird-like.” Earl Earl is a name of English origins meaning “Pledge, Nobleman,” which may be unsurprising if you’re aware of Earl as a noble title. Earnest Earnest is a name of English origins meaning “Diligent, Truthful.” Earvin Earvin is a name of English origins meaning “Green Water.” Eastmund Eastmund is a name of English origins meaning “Grace, Protection.” Eastwood Eastwood is a name of English origins meaning “From the Woods of the East.” Ebbe Ebbe is a name of Scandinavian origins meaning “Brave Boar.” Ebbo Ebbo is...

Ahh , back to school. Time for a fresh start, pristine school supplies, and new friends. And with new friends come new names to learn. If you’ve got a child in elementary school or happen to work in a school yourself, you’re probably seeing a few very common names. We looked at the top baby names in 2017 through 2019 to determine the most popular elementary school names in 2025. For boys, Liam, William, Noah, James, Benjamin, Mason, Elijah, and Oliver came in as the top choices all three years. Top girls’ names all three years included Emma, Olivia, Ava, Isabella, Sophia, Mia, Charlotte, Amelia, and Evelyn. A few names got top billing one or two years but not all three. You’re apt to encounter a Lucas, Harper, or Logan, all of which appeared on two years’ top name lists. And while not quite as popular, you may meet a Jacob, Abigail, or Alexander, which were all on one list. Let’s dig into each of these names and what they mean. Top Elemen...

Giving your child a gender-neutral name can be a great way to add something a little more unique and a little less traditional. Names beginning with the letter F can invoke fierceness, fortitude, and freedom. They can also connote warm qualities like friendship and festivity. Whether you like a nature-based option like Forest or Falcon or something more whimsical like Frost or Fable, there are plenty of gender-neutral F names to consider. Fable Fable is a name of English origins meaning “Story with a Moral or Lesson.” Fabre Fabre is a name of French origins meaning “Blacksmith.” A similar name with the same meaning is Fabron . Fairly Fairly is a name of English origins meaning “From the clearing overgrown with ferns.” Faithful Faithful is a name of American origins meaning “Loyal; Adhering to Faith or Cause.” Fajar Fajar is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Dawn.” Falan Falan is a name of Indian origins meaning “Fruitful.” Falcon Falcon is a name of English origins meanin...

We’ve all heard a name we found strange, unique, or unpleasant—that’s simply a fact of life. Unfortunately, another fact of life is that many names are unfairly discriminated against, and this has real world implications. Names can spark bias, teasing, and even systemic discrimination. We spoke with Dr. Iman Nick to learn more. Dr. Nick is an American sociolinguist and past president of the American Name Society; she holds advanced degrees in linguistics and psychology, has taught internationally, and serves as Editor-in-Chief of NAMES, a leading journal on onomastic research. Let’s dive into how name discrimination works, where it shows up, and how it impacts everyone from children to adults.  Prejudice vs. Discrimination: Understanding the Difference First, it’s important to understand the difference between prejudice and discrimination. While many people use these terms interchangeably, they’re actually quite different. “When you have a prejudice against something,” says Dr....

Actor Kieran Culkin and wife Jazz Charton are expecting baby number 3. Kieran stated in his 2025 Academy Awards speech that she had agreed to have four children if he won, which he did for best supporting actor. Apparently Kieran Culkin wasn’t kidding in his oscar acceptance speech. The actor, known for portraying Roman Roy in “Succession” and his Oscar-winning performance in “A Real Pain,” gleefully stated that his wife, Jazz Charton, had promised to consider having another baby if he won an Oscar. Well, he did and now she is nine months pregnant! Jazz announced the pregnancy in her instagram post, saying “Saw Keanu Reeves on broadway and now I’m 9 months pregnant this is very on brand for me. I made a deal with this baby to let me make it to this before labor, not sure what it wants in return but I’m CLEARLY a woman of my word.” Jazz Charton announces her pregnancy in an Instagram post! Kieran and Jazz met at a New York city bar in 2012 and married in 2013. They have two ch...