Boy names on girls spark strong feelings. Need proof? Tell the people of the internet you plan to name your daughter Owen or Parker or James. Then run for cover. Sure, some people will respond positively. But depending on the forum, you could also find yourself accused of thievery, trendiness, and general bad taste. It […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Emma: Traditional Favorite
The baby name Emma belonged to a medieval queen, an action hero, the most beloved of literary heroines, and tens of thousands of girls born in the last two decades. Thanks to Erin for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. UNIVERSAL Ages before Jane Austen picked up a pen, the baby name Emma was […]
READ MORE >>Girl Names Starting with W: Willa, Winsome, Winry
We’re looking at girl names starting with W. As letters go, it hovers near the bottom of the popularity list. Only Y, Q, X, and U are less often chosen for our daughters’ names. And yet, girl names starting with W abound. Think of surname names that would wear every bit as well as Avery […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Liam: Upbeat and Charming
The baby name Liam has held the top spot in the US for three years running. Not bad for a name nearly unknown on these shores before the 1970s. Thanks to Melissa for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. WILLIAM William conquered England in 1066 with the Normans. His name came along, and then traveled […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: Elsa, Anya, Name of the Year
First up: Laura is taking nominations for the Name of the Year over at Namerology. This means two things: first, we have almost made it through the minefield of 2020. (Maybe?! Thinking I should go knock on wood now before a meteor strikes …) But secondly, I love names as a time capsule. Harvey, Renesmee, […]
READ MORE >>1921 Girl Names: Mary, Lucy, Ida, Libby
Let’s talk about 1921 girl names. A century ago, Mary sat the top of the charts. No surprise there – the name had been #1 since the beginning of the rankings, in 1880, and would continue to hold that spot for more than another two decades. But it’s still interesting to look at the Top […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: A Sister for Gemma Lou
Name Help is a series at Appellation Mountain. Every week, one reader’s name questions will be discussed. We’re relying on thoughtful comments from the community to help expectant parents narrow down their name decisions. Thank you in advance for sharing your insight! Holly writes: Our second daughter is due on Christmas Eve! Her big sister […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Fourth Baby, Third Girl
Name Help is a series at Appellation Mountain. Every week, one reader’s name questions will be discussed. We’re relying on thoughtful comments from the community to help expectant parents narrow down their name decisions. Thank you in advance for sharing your insight! Elissa writes: We’re due with our fourth child, and third daughter, in January, […]
READ MORE >>Optimistic Girl Names: Adelaide to Zuri
Optimistic girl names might be what everybody needs right now. Their meanings range from sunny to joyful, noble to strong. They’re light and bright, loving and hopeful. Some signal spring; others, faith. It’s a long list, ranging from traditional choices to modern ones. No matter your style, odds are that some of these optimistic girl […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Joel: Quiet Classic
The baby name Joel defies categorization, a quiet classic that feels at home in 1923, 2023 … and probably 2093, for that matter. BIBLE This short name belongs to an Old Testament prophet. It means “Yahweh is God,” and implies that the bearer is one who worships God. That makes it a faith-filled name, and […]
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