Archive for the 'Hot Names of 2010' Category
Name of the Day: Stella
This literary invention hopped off a New Orleans streetcar and is headed for the US Top 100. Thanks to Melissa for suggesting Stella as Name of the Day. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This
Filed under: Baby You're a Star!, Hot Names of 2010, Literary Babes, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Silver Screen | 16 Comments
Tags: Mary, Isabella, Stella, Ella, Maris, Estella, Gabriella
Name of the Day: Jacoby
NOTE: This is a special Saturday Name of the Day to accommodate a very soon due date! He was the fastest rising name for boys born in 2008. Is he a new classic or just a flash in the pan? Thanks to AN for suggesting Jacoby as Name of the Day. Share this: Email StumbleUpon [...]
Filed under: Hot Names of 2010, Last Names First, Names for Boys, Names of the Day | 9 Comments
Tags: Jackson, Jameson, Jacob, Jack, Jake, Zachary, Tyler, Jacoby, Anthony, Kobe, Cohen, Cody, Jakob, Jaykub, Coby
Name of the Day: Miles
Last month, we discussed Milo. Today we turn our attention to his buttoned-down brother. Thanks to Kelly for suggesting Miles as Name of the Day. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This
Filed under: Americana, Ancient World, Hot Names of 2010, Last Names First, Literary Babes, Myths & Legends, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Silver Screen, Starbaby | 20 Comments
Tags: Oscar, Oliver, Patrick, Jesse, Michael, Miles, Milo, Myles, Mile
Name of the Day: Julian
He’s a once-neglected classic now embraced by parents everywhere. Thanks to Kelly for suggesting Julian as Name of the Day. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This
Filed under: Ancient World, Hot Names of 2010, Literary Babes, Little Ruler, Medieval Monikers, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Saints | 15 Comments
Tags: Julia, Julian, Elijah, Julius, Sebastian, Julien, Andrew, Huxley, Nathaniel, Julie, Julus, Jolyon, Jo, Jolly, Jon
The Rise of Isabella
Sure, Twilight is a big deal. But can we really credit Stephenie Meyer’s paranormal romance series with the rise of Isabella? An article in Australia’s Herald-Sun attributes Isabella’s increasing popularity down under to the series. Turns out the paper was just parroting the results reported by BabyCentre Australia. I don’t buy it. Share this: Email [...]
Filed under: Hot Names of 2010, Names for Boys, Names for Girls, Silver Screen | 7 Comments
Tags: Bella, Edward, Ella, Gabriella, Isabella, James, William
Name of the Day: Owen
It’s a surname, a place name and a Top 100 choice for boys born today. Thanks to Bevin for suggesting Owen as Name of the Day. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This
Filed under: Celtic Cool, Hot Names of 2010, Literary Babes, Little Ruler, Medieval Monikers, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, O Baby!, Saints, Silver Screen, Starbaby | 14 Comments
Tags: Owen, Eugene, Eoghan, Eoghann, Eugein, Ivain, Even
Name of the Day: Asher
With Ashley gone to the girls, what’s a parent to do? This masculine moniker is one possible option. Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting Asher as Name of the Day. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This
Filed under: Biblical Babes, Hot Names of 2010, Literary Babes, Names for Boys, Names of the Day | 12 Comments
Tags: Ashley, Felix, Ashton, Asher
Name of the Day: Audrey
She’s a style icon, and tomorrow marks the anniversary of her film debut in the ever-charming Roman Holiday. Thanks to JNE for suggesting Audrey as Name of the Day. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This
Filed under: As Seen on TV, Hot Names of 2010, Literary Babes, Medieval Monikers, Names for Girls, Names from Shakespeare, Names of the Day, Saints, Silver Screen | 9 Comments
Tags: Ava, Mary, Grace, Anya, Audrey, Ann, Avery, Natalie, Ashley, Emily, Molly, Aubrey, Aethelthryt, Etheldred, Etheldreda, Awdrey
Name of the Day: Beatrix
She may be the most often requested name here at AppMtn and she’s top of the reader favorite lists at Nameberry. Thanks to JNE, Photoquilty and the lovely Elisabeth of You Can’t Call It “It” for suggesting Beatrix as Name of the Day. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This
Filed under: Hot Names of 2010, Literary Babes, Little Ruler, Medieval Monikers, Names for Girls, Names from Shakespeare, Names of the Day, Saints, Silver Screen, Victoriana | 32 Comments
Tags: Beatrice, Beatrix, Trixie, Beatriz, Beatrijs, Beata, Beathag, Bea, Viatrix
Name of the Day: Ada
Ava is an unstoppable Top Ten choice. Parents are rediscovering Ida, too. But if you find Ava too popular and Ida too retro, today’s choice might just be the perfect compromise. Thanks to Sophie for suggesting Ada as Name of the Day. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This
Filed under: Ancient World, Biblical Babes, Hot Names of 2010, Literary Babes, Little Ruler, Mapquest, Medieval Monikers, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Nicknames, Saints | 9 Comments
Tags: Ava, Anya, Adelaide, Ayla, Ivy, Eva, Ida, Ana, Adela, Addison, Ada, Adah, Adele, Adeline, Adanna, Adaeke, Bertrada, Adalhaid, Adaltrude, Theodrada
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