Girl of the Year 2025: Summer McKinny

In her studio full of plants, Maike loves to create colorful illustrations for book covers, magazines, comic books, and other exciting projects. Summer and her pet companions and accessories are available to shop on American Girl’s website now — find them below. In her quest to gain more business experience, Summer enters a local youth entrepreneur fair where she hopes to win a cash prize in order to help out the shelter even more. For the first time ever, the Girl of the Year from American Girl, Summer McKinny, is from Maryland. A dog lover and baker, Summer McKinny™ turns her two passions into a business of …

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Music icons sometimes influence dog names, too, with “Bowie,” “Ziggy,” “Ozzy,” and “Prince” all making an appearance. There are plenty of old, vintage style names that are rarely used these days that sound very unique and unusual. New parents in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have 42 days to register their baby’s name once he is born. If you live in Scotland, you will be expected to register your baby’s birth (and name) within 3 weeks of his birth. Take inspiration from your favorite TV shows, names you overhear in the grocery store, and our Nameberry lists.

As we all try our best to make more eco-friendly decisions, some parents are looking for names inspired by nature and the environment for their new arrival, and it’s unsurprising after reading some of these names. Nameberry’s Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide has you covered, from TTC to the fourth trimester (wait, there’s a fourth trimester?). We look at everything from medical signposts to useful gear to, yep, baby names. Other new entries into the top 100 in England and Wales included Hazel, Lilah, Nevaeh and Raya for girls, and Jax, Enzo and Bodhi for boys.

A hip name has good vibes, giving your little guy a whole lot of mojo from the start. While “cool” is undoubtedly subjective, there are common traits that help a name fit the label. A cool name skirts overuse and usually grabs a listener’s attention with its style. It can definitely be trendy like Jace, but it can also be unique like Zephyr. While some names are gaining popularity, others are experiencing a significant decline. Names like Aiden, Ethan, and Mason, which were hugely popular in previous years, are seeing fewer registrations in the US during 2024.

Remember to consider the significance and potential impact of a name, ensuring it resonates with your values and aspirations for your child. For more personalized guidance and exclusive insights, consider exploring more of Family Education to stay updated with the latest trends and tips. Understanding the trends over the years can provide context and inspiration. For instance, in the early 2000s, names like Jacob and Michael were at their peak. Fast forward to 2024, and the landscape shifted significantly with Liam and Noah frequently topping the charts.

She now lives with her family in an apartment in Queens, New York, where, unfortunately, pets are not allowed, so she frequently borrows her friends’ dogs. She has published many books for young readers, writing as both Clare Hutton and Clarissa Hutton. Waist is measured at natural point (ask girl to bend to one side to find natural crease of her waist; measure around this point). If measurements are a combination of sizes, order the largest. To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused & unread, and in its original packaging. Working with local schools and other organizations, Save the Children has provided early education to millions of children in underserved areas across rural America.

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Appealing to kids who also like dogs, baking, and crafting, Summer McKinny makes a nice addition to the Girl of the Year lineup. Kids will enjoy reading about Summer in the book, and then playing out her different adventures with the doll. She even donates part of her profits to the Four Paws Animal Shelter, where she volunteers and adopted her own dog, Crescent. To start a return, you can contact us at If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package.

These rare boy names are certified cool by our fashion-forward Berries, yet unique enough to remain undiscovered by most Americans. Baby boy names have never been more exciting — or challenging. Start your search for the very best name for your son right here. Other changes in the top 10 are small – in fact, the top seven boy names are exactly the same as last year. (In order, that’s Noah, Liam, Oliver, Elijah, Mateo, Lucas, and Levi.) The only shakeup is in the bottom three, where Ezra rose one spot to No. 8, Asher rose two spots to No. 9, and Leo fell two spots to No. 10. For baby girls Olivia remained the most popular name for the eighth year in a row, with Amelia and Isla the second and third most popular.