Terms of Service

Last updated: October 2026

By using CradleNames (cradlenames.org), you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

1. Use of Site Content

CradleNames provides a baby name directory for personal, non-commercial reference. You may browse, search, and share links to individual pages. You may not republish large portions of the directory, present our content as your own, or use it to build a competing product or dataset without our written permission.

2. Intellectual Property

The CradleNames name, logo, site design, and the curated name dataset — including its organization, meanings, and descriptions — are the property of CradleNames and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Names and historical facts themselves are not owned by anyone, but our compilation and presentation of them are.

3. Prohibited Conduct

  • No web scraping, crawling, or bulk downloading of the directory.
  • No use of bots, scripts, or automated tools to access the site.
  • No attempts to disrupt, overload, or gain unauthorized access to the site or its systems.
  • No use of the site for unlawful, misleading, or harmful purposes.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

CradleNames is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, express or implied. Name meanings, origins, and popularity information are compiled from historical and public sources and may contain errors or vary between sources. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or availability of any content.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, CradleNames and its operators will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of — or inability to use — the site or its content.

6. Changes & Contact

We may update these terms as the site evolves; material changes will be reflected by a new "last updated" date above. Questions? Email cradlenames@gmail.com.