In this episode, Colleen and Jessie dig into one of the most common baby-naming fears: Is my favorite name too popular to use? We break down what popularity actually means today, how current name trends are shaping classrooms, and why the “Top 10” doesn’t tell the whole story.

We also dive into one of the biggest baby-naming movements of the 2020s — gender-neutral names — discussing what’s driving the trend, how parents are using these names, and what it could mean for the future. Plus, we answer a burning listener question: what criteria did we use when naming our own children? You’ll also hear our take on whether it’s harder to name girls or boys, and Jessie shares her hottest prediction yet about where baby names are headed next.

If you’re naming a baby, obsessing over name charts, or just love talking trends, this episode is for you.

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In this episode of Name 911, Jessie and Colleen are getting a little spicy. This week, they’re diving into the topic everyone loves to tiptoe around: the baby names they absolutely cannot stand. From “how is that a name?” moments to the ones that make each of them irrationally angry, Jessie and Colleen disagree loudly and remind everyone why it’s completely okay if someone hates your baby name… even your co-host.

They dive into real-life parenting chaos: the truth about having two under two and why Jessie does not recommend it, what it’s like raising spirited little humans, the allure of impulsive Disney trips, and their shared commitment to type-B, “we’re all just doing our best” parenting.

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In this episode of Name 911, Jessie and Colleen welcome a truly special guest: content creator and equity-in-marriage advocate Paige Connell.
Together, they dive into one of the trickiest parts of preparing for a new baby—choosing a name with a partner who may be making the process less fun than you pictured. Paige, Jessie, and Colleen break down why naming can feel so loaded, how gender dynamics show up in the process, and the smartest strategies couples can use to find common ground without compromising their values.

The conversation expands into what it’s like to parent in the age of social media, how to navigate judgment and visibility, and the realities of moving from one kid to two… then three… then four—and which leap is truly the hardest. Paige also reveals which of her videos has gone the most viral and why she thinks it resonated so deeply.

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