Maddy Ferguson

Baby Name Consultant

Maddy Ferguson is a baby name consultant based in Longview, WA. With over 10 years of experience in the childcare industry, Maddy founded Birdie and Boyd two years ago. She provides a variety of naming inspiration, including sibling sets, rare names, and modern classics. She shares daily name inspiration on Instagram and Pinterest. Maddy has an associate's degree.

Education

  • Associate's Degree

Professional Achievements

  • Over 10 years in the childcare industry
  • 2 years of experience with baby naming

Favorite Piece of Advice

Think in the themes you love, not trends. Be creative and explore! There may be names you love based on meanings, origin or imagery. And trust your gut. A name should feel like home.

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Forum Comments (1)

What are your favorite unique boy names?
I’ve seen a lot of Shakespearean names that are more unique, like Oleander, because the D-E-R ending is different. Joaquin is one of my favorites; Guy is another more unique name. Killian or Cillian, Kean, Olan. There are a lot of interesting names with O, W, X, Y, Z. People may know names like Zion, Zane, or Xander. One lesser-known one that I like is Zekie. A lot of the underused letters usually create more unique names.

Co-authored Articles (6)

160+ Baby Names Meaning Purple (Flowers, Gems & More)

Plus, tips for choosing the perfect baby name!Purple is a powerful color that symbolizes royalty, luxury, and creativity, making it a great source of name inspiration for your child. In this article, we’ve compiled the...

175+ Warrior Girl Names for Your Powerful Princess

Baby name consultant Maddy Ferguson gives examples of fierce names for girlsSearching for a female name that symbolizes strength, bravery, and fearlessness? We’ve got you covered! In this article, we’re providing the...

170+ Radiant Names Meaning Sun, Sunrise & More

Baby name consultant Maddy Ferguson offers examples of names with sunny meanings The sun is a source of inspiration for many people. It’s the subject of songs, poems, stories, artwork, and much more! So, it’s not sur...

Cool, Unique & Rare Surnames (with Meanings)

Find the perfect last name for your fictional character—or yourself!You may know a number of Murphies, Smiths, and Joneses—but do you know any Ahearns? Moens? Naaktgeborens? If you're looking for a less common last n...

Gender Neutral Name Generator

Versatile, non-binary names that break traditionFind a name that defies labels and fits any identity. Whether you're looking for something bold, soft, or entirely unique, our generator will help you discover the perfect ...

80+ Scottish, Irish, & Gaelic Last Names (With Meanings)

Baby name consultant Maddy Ferguson shares some of the most common Gaelic surnamesGaelic last names are steeped in historical and cultural significance, and they’re pretty darn beautiful and unique, too. If you’re lo...