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Name 911
Hosted by Colleen & Jessie · EN
When your baby name list is in chaos, call Name 911.
Hosts Jessie (@dreambabynames) and Colleen (@namingbebe) are two professional baby name consultants and TikTokers with very different takes — and that’s what makes it fun. Jessie brings the Gen Z spice, Colleen brings the Millennial wisdom, and together they tackle your name emergencies, parenting drama, and the stories behind the names we can’t stop talking about.
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We’re Retiring the Top 10 Baby Names (Here’s What to Use Instead)
Jan 1600:42:15Tap to summarizeSend a textIt’s our final call! In Episode 6 of Name 911, Colleen and Jessie wrap up the season by breaking down the Top 10 most popular girl and boy baby names and, naturally, offering their favorite less overused alternatives. Colleen also reveals the boy name she’s currently obsessed with, and Jessie’s reaction? Let’s just say… underwhelming. To close things out, we answer audience-submitted name dilemmas, including: Can you still use a baby name if it was your dog’s name first? And if your first two kids share the same initial, are you locked into the theme forever? It’s a mix of trends, hot takes, and classic Name 911 honesty—thanks for being part of the season!Check out the amazing companies featured in this episode using the links below!Name Bubbles: https://namebubbles.sjv.io/OeNBZQLoop Earplugs: loop-earplugs.sjv.io/bOxn6MThe Parent Collective: https://www.theparentcollective.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorXewzguBpDcyYRSCIz7fxYvk8KV0MJb3iuwE6mq3TWd5ygttgx CODE JESSIE10Harmony Baby: https://wefunder.com/harmony.baby.nutrition?utm_source=JessiePaquette
Transcribe →The Middle Name Dilemma
Jan 200:41:17Tap to summarizeSend a textIn this episode, Jessie and Colleen dig into one of the most deceptively tricky parts of naming a baby: the middle name—and the ongoing debate over whether to use a family name or not.Jessie explains why she’s firmly anti–family middle name, while Colleen shares why she loves them and chose family middles for her own kids. They unpack the emotional weight middle names often carry, the pressure to “honor” someone all from two very different perspectives.They also explore creative ways to make a middle name feel meaningful without using a family name at all from places that matter in a parent’s relationship, to streets you grew up on, or just using the middle as an opportunity for the fun name you aren't quite bold enough to use for the first. Plus, they talk through why middle names can sometimes feel harder to choose than first names, when compromise makes sense, and how to let go of guilt around your final decision.If you’re naming a baby, navigating family expectations, or stuck on a middle name that just won’t click, this episode is for you.Check out the amazing companies featured in this episode using the links below!Name Bubbles: https://namebubbles.sjv.io/OeNBZQLoop Earplugs: loop-earplugs.sjv.io/bOxn6MThe Parent Collective: https://www.theparentcollective.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorXewzguBpDcyYRSCIz7fxYvk8KV0MJb3iuwE6mq3TWd5ygttgx CODE JESSIE10Harmony Baby: https://wefunder.com/harmony.baby.nutrition?utm_source=JessiePaquette
Transcribe →The Truth About Baby Name Popularity
Dec 1900:41:31Tap to summarizeSend a textIn 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.Check out the amazing companies featured in this episode using the links below!Name Bubbles: https://namebubbles.sjv.io/OeNBZQLoop Earplugs: loop-earplugs.sjv.io/bOxn6MThe Parent Collective: https://www.theparentcollective.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorXewzguBpDcyYRSCIz7fxYvk8KV0MJb3iuwE6mq3TWd5ygttgx CODE JESSIE10Harmony Baby: https://wefunder.com/harmony.baby.nutrition?utm_source=JessiePaquette
Transcribe →Baby Names We Hate
Dec 500:41:29Tap to summarizeSend a textIn 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.Check out the amazing companies featured in this episode using the links below!Name Bubbles: https://namebubbles.sjv.io/OeNBZQLoop Earplugs: loop-earplugs.sjv.io/bOxn6MThe Parent Collective: https://www.theparentcollective.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorXewzguBpDcyYRSCIz7fxYvk8KV0MJb3iuwE6mq3TWd5ygttgx CODE JESSIE10Harmony Baby: https://wefunder.com/harmony.baby.nutrition?utm_source=JessiePaquette
Transcribe →How to Choose a Baby Name With Your Partner Without Losing Your Mind ft. @sheisapaigeturner
Nov 2100:41:38Tap to summarizeSend a textIn 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.A big thank you to the companies that have made this episode possible!Harmony Baby: https://wefunder.com/harmony.baby.nutrition?utm_source=JessiePaquetteWalli Cases: https://wallicases.com/ CODE NAME911Miss Mouth’s: https://amzn.to/4hTmijK CODE NAME911The Parent Collective: https://www.theparentcollective.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorXewzguBpDcyYRSCIz7fxYvk8KV0MJb3iuwE6mq3TWd5ygttgx CODE JESSIE10
Transcribe →Why Is Naming A Baby So Damn Hard?
Nov 700:40:21Tap to summarizeSend a textWelcome to the very first episode of Name 911! Your hosts — Jessie Paquette and Colleen Slagen-- two content creators and name consultants — dive headfirst into one of the buzziest modern conundrums: choosing a baby name.Why does choosing a name feel harder than ever? Are we overthinking it? How has social media reshaped our taste, trends, and even the rules of baby naming? And when you already have kids, do their names need to “match”?We answer all your burning questions. If the baby girl name you love is off limits- what other girl names might have a similar style? How do you figure out what your name style is? Can you name your child Madeline and avoid the nickname Maddie? Baby name stealing, name popularity, and real life questions from listeners.We unpack it all — from sibling set harmony to gender reveals to our own personal naming stories (and the drama behind them!). Whether you’re expecting, name-obsessed, or just love a good conversation about identity and culture, this one’s for you.Links:Harmony Baby: https://wefunder.com/harmony.baby.nutrition?utm_source=JessiePaquetteWalli Cases: https://wallicases.com/ CODE NAME911Miss Mouth’s: https://amzn.to/4hTmijK CODE NAMING911Parent Collective:https://www.theparentcollective.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorXewzguBpDcyYRSCIz7fxYvk8KV0MJb3iuwE6mq3TWd5ygttgx
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