Monster High names blend the traditional and the fanciful. They started out in the toy aisle, Barbie-sized dolls manufactured by Mattel. Their backstory is simple: monsters were once teenagers. The students of MH are the children of some of the most famous creatures to ever haunt a horror film. Think Dracula and the Creature from […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Peregrine: Adventurous Gentleman
The baby name Peregrine belongs to a bird of prey and a man of prayer, but the overall image is a well-traveled gentleman. Thanks to Cat for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. PEREGRINUS The baby name Peregrine comes from the Late Latin Peregrinus. It’s usually interpreted as traveler or wanderer. Dig a little […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Florence: Vintage Strength
The baby name Florence is a vintage favorite making a comeback. Thanks to Sophie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. FLOURISHING The baby name Florence sounds botanical, but there’s more to the story. It comes from the Latin florens – flourishing. The term implies prosperity and success. Florere means to flower or to bloom. That […]
READ MORE >>Boy Names Starting with W: Wyatt, Walker, Wilfred
Ask for baby boy names starting with W, and many people will reply William. It’s a venerable classic, worn by many distinguished figures over countless centuries. Billy is everybody’s little brother, or maybe the rebellious 80s rocker Billy Idol. In more recent generations, William is far more likely to shorten to Will. Other Wil- names […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: Feel Free to Ignore Me
I’m an expert on names. It feels weird to write that, but … well, I am. While I learn new things every day – and make mistakes, of course – I know an awful lot about names. So do lots of amazing AM readers. But that does not actually mean that I (or any of […]
READ MORE >>Great Halloween Baby Names Contest 2022: Edgar Allan Poe Edition
It’s October, so let’s play the Great Halloween Baby Names Contest! In years past, we’ve voted our way through some delightfully spooky categories of names: In 2019, the supernatural names from The Vampire Diaries took the spotlight, and Rafael and Sabine won. 2018 featured all things Harry Potter. Arthur and Luna won the tournament. A long […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: A Sister for Frankie and Otis
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! Julie writes: We have two boys. Franklin “Frankie” James is 7 and Otis […]
READ MORE >>Edgar Allan Poe Character Names
Edgar Allan Poe character names range from the familiar to the obscure. Some feel drenched in Gothic vibes, haunting characters doomed to tragic fates. Others aren’t quite so darkly romantic. After all, Edgar Allan Poe was known for horror, but that wasn’t all he wrote. Poe dabbled in humor and satire. And he penned detective […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Cassian: Revolutionary
The baby name Cassian combines ancient roots with twenty-first century story to become one of the most intriguing names of the moment. Thanks to Bay for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. LATIN ORIGIN Cassian comes from the name Cassius, via the old Roman family name Cassianus. The meaning of Cassian is up for […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Amelia: High-Energy Antique
The baby name Amelia offers a gentle, old-fashioned sensibility with a lot of energy and daring, too. Thanks to Rocking Fetal for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. TWO NAMES MEET Strictly speaking, the baby name Amelia is distinct from the baby name Emilia. Amelia comes from Amalia, via the German amal – work. Emilia […]
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