Girl names starting with K include some of the biggest sensations of our time. Just think of Game of Thrones’ Khaleesi. Or the entire Kardashian family. But there’s a wide range of possible K names for girls. Classic Katherine and cool, casual Kate share the letter with soap opera-boosted Kayla and Sue Grafton’s fictional detective, Kinsey Millhone. […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: A Full Sunday Name
I’ve mentioned before that I come from a family of serious nicknamers. You could know me for 100 years and never learn my siblings’ actual names. It’s not like we’re in witness protection or anything. It’s just unfathomable that someone so close to me wouldn’t have a series of names, nesting like Russian dolls, from […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Eliza: Classic and Vivacious
The baby name Eliza started out as an Elizabeth nickname. Today it stands on its own, a sparky, spirited choice that still feels plenty traditional. Thanks to Lemon and Inbal for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. THE EVERGREEN ELIZABETH Few girl names remain in style as effortlessly as Elizabeth. Never out of the […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Twin Brothers for Beckett
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 wisdom! Emily writes: We named our almost 4 year old son Beckett Alexander H—z […]
READ MORE >>There are Fewer Baby Names Than You Think
How can it be that countless websites, apps, blogs, and old school books still leave us feeling like there are fewer baby names that we expect? Let’s take a closer look. OVER 6,500 NAMES My parents’ worn-out baby name dictionary was one of the first books I read. Wait, make that constantly paged through, committed to memory, […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name August: Summery and Serious
The baby name August sounds like high summer, but with a grand meaning and history galore, it’s a surprising serious, grounded choice for a son. Thanks to Arthur for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. LOFTY It’s the very height of summer, the season of cookouts and barefoot walks on the beach. But the […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Delilah: Romantic Favorite
The baby name Delilah combines a stylish sound, a haunting hit song, and a long history of sparing use. Thanks to Kim R. for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. FRIENDS If you were watching Friends in 2002 – and who wasn’t? – you might remember that Rachel and Ross couldn’t immediately decide on a name […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Isabella: Regal and Romantic
The baby name Isabella once seemed rare, but has commanded a spot in the US Top Ten for over a decade. Thanks to Kari for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. ELIZABETH You might think of Isabella as a variant of Elizabeth. That’s true, but it’s a long and winding path. We know the […]
READ MORE >>Boy Names Starting with X: Xavier, Xan, Xavion
Boy names starting with X constitute a very exclusive club. Just three X boy names rank in the current Top 1000. And while some gems fall outside the most popular list, this is a tough letter. Of course, it’s a high value Scrabble letter, too. Boy names ending with X are powerfully popular. And some […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: We’re all just like the royals …
Royal watchers + fans of high profile birth announcements already know: Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank named their new son August Philip Hawke. It’s very much a family name. Philip honors Eugenie’s grandfather, Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II. While Hawke might make you wonder if the Brooksbanks binged Cobra Kai during lockdown, it’s actually […]
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