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! K writes: We are expecting twin daughters in September, but we expect that […]
READ MORE >>Pixar Baby Names: Dash, Remy, Coco
Pixar baby names come from the movies the game-changing studio has produced since its founding in 1986. Most of the names on this list are from the twenty-first century, meaning that they’re Disney-Pixar baby names, from movies that debuted after the long-time storytelling giant paired up with the innovative new studio. Some have clearly influenced […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Nova: Style Star
The baby name Nova literally means new – and it brings to mind the night sky and the wider world, too. Thanks to Melanie and Kelly for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. LATIN WORD Nova literally means new – from the Latin novus. And yet, Nova isn’t novel. It ranked in the US […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Isadora: Creative and Glam
The baby name Isadora blends saintly roots with an artistic edge. Thanks to JNE for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. GODDESS Baby name Isadora sounds like a cousin to long-standing Top Ten pick Isabella, a form of the Hebrew Elisheva, also the source of Elizabeth. Or maybe the ador in the middle of […]
READ MORE >>Boy Names Starting with B: Benjamin, Bowie, Bronx
Ready for a bumper crop of baby boy names starting with B? B names rank ninth out of the 26 letters of the alphabet. That’s not exactly J or A, but it’s well ahead of choices like H, W, and Z. Then again, Benjamin is a Top Ten favorite. And names like Brooks and Beau […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: 6.4.23
It’s yearbook and graduation season! First, if you have a young person walking down the aisle to Pomp and Circumstance right about now, congratulations! Wishing them confidence in themselves as they choose their path. But of course, I really want to know: have you spotted any amazing names? ELSEWHERE ONLINE We have plans to see […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: A Brother for Cora Josephine
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! Marie writes: Our second child is due in July, and we cannot agree […]
READ MORE >>Beach Boy Baby Names: Kai, Reef, Cove, Dune
Beach boy baby names fit in perfectly with our love of so many great, inventive nature name choices. They’re perfect picks for the lazy, hazy days of summer. Or if you love the ocean and the coast, they could be just right any time of year. While certain categories of nature names, like flowers and […]
READ MORE >>Boy Names Containing Z: Ezra, Khaza, Cazimir
Let’s talk about boy names with Z in them. Not boy names beginning with Z. That’s a whole separate list, from traditional Zachary and Zane to novel Zen and Zayden. Instead, boys names with Z in them come as a surprise. It’s a high value Scrabble letter tucked in the middle. And it’s a powerfully popular […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Atlas: Mighty and Meaningful
The baby name Atlas spent years in obscurity. Now it stands tall. Thanks to Sinead for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. BEARER of the HEAVENS He’s got the world on his shoulders. Atlas was one of the Titans, the earlier generation of immortals replaced by Zeus and company in Greek mythology. He’s usually […]
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