Davis updates the classic David, taking the Biblical boy name in a modern, even jazzy direction. Thanks to Elisabeth for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SURNAME NAME We’re wild about surnames these days. Of course, we’ve used some surnames for ages. But they used to be borrowed from our family trees. Or maybe […]
READ MORE >>Hope: Baby Name of the Day
It’s a forward-looking virtue name that signals a new day dawning. Our Baby Name of the Day is Hope. PANDORA AND PAUL You’ve heard of Pandora’s box. In Greek myth, the gods made a woman, and named her Pandora. They gift her with a box, and instruct her to never open it. Inevitably, she gives […]
READ MORE >>Onward Production Babies: March 2020
Time for the Onward production babies! Disney-Pixar’s latest big screen entry is Onward, a tale of two brothers on a quest to re-unite their family … if only for one day. It debuted in theaters just weeks before everything changed. That means many families – including mine – saw it for the first time on […]
READ MORE >>Clara, Clarity, and Clarion: Claire Names
Claire names delight me. In my Italian family, children were traditionally named after their grandparents. When you reached girl or boy #3, it was time to move on to honoring great-aunts and great-uncles. The result? Those big families with lots of cousins named Tony. As it happens, we’re light on Tonys, but rich in Claire […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: Baby Barbara
How are you holding up? Lately, the news is hard to watch. Yes, there are bright spots – selfless acts of kindness and courage. Researchers and clinicians working tirelessly towards treatments and vaccines. Pluto Living on YouTube. But there are too many obituaries, too many reasons to mourn, both strangers that I hear about only […]
READ MORE >>Famous Nurse Names: Florence, Clara, Martha
We’re talking about famous nurse names today. If there’s a lesson out of 2020, it’s that we’ve defined hero far too narrowly. Capes are nifty. But healthcare workers? They’re the ones that can leap tall buildings in a single bound. Inspired by a dedicated nurse I’m honored to call a friend, this list rounds up […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: This Baby Needs a G Name!
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! Bree writes: Can you help us with a puzzle, dear Appellation Mountain readers? […]
READ MORE >>Anthony: Baby Name of the Day
Anthony qualifies as a classic name, one that might even seem just slightly underused today. Our Baby Name of the Day comes from this list. WHEN IN ROME Antonius traces its roots back to Ancient Rome and beyond. It’s considered Etruscan in origin, and, like most Etruscan names, the exact meaning is lost to time. […]
READ MORE >>March Madness Baby Names 2020: The Winners!
Your votes have been tallied, and the results are in! Before we get to the big announcement, let’s look at back at our trip so far. We started with sixteen boy names and sixteen girl names: GIRLS: Maisie, Emmeline, Noa, Faye, Lumi, Esme, Marlowe, Tess, Juniper, Zuzu, Marlowe, Persephone, Andromeda, Sloane, Evolet, Vera BOYS: Zev, […]
READ MORE >>Avril: Baby Name of the Day
Avril brings to mind all things springtime and hopeful. Our Baby Name of the Day celebrates the first day of April and the season that lies ahead. APRIL This name comes straight from the pages of the calendar. In Ancient Rome, the month of Aprilis was dedicated to Venus. It’s theorized that the word comes […]
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