I’m Bridget, founder of Gateway Baby Names. I’m a former advertising copywriter, brand historian and creative professional. I’ve named products for brands, read more etiquette books than is probably normal, and studied multiple languages. And I’m a total sucker for naming trends and where they come from.

Here’s a fun fact — naming trends often have as much to do with the popularity of certain sounds as with specific names.

I’m also a mom. So I know that naming a person is an awesome responsibility in every sense of the word.

I built our Five-Step Method by combining tools I deployed with corporate clients for more than 20 years with unique methods designed for families — and tailored to your needs.