They came from the baby name blog. They’re the quirky girl names 2017! Most parents will stick to the more familiar when naming their daughters. But we discuss a wide range of names here, from the Top Ten to the truly obscure. September means the year is drawing to a close, so let’s take a […]
READ MORE >>Lyric: Baby Name of the Day
Lyric has transitioned from 1990s newcomer to 21st century staple. Our Baby Name of the Day was inspired by this list. Lyric: Poetic and Musical We’ve all sung them. But ages before this word name was tied to music, it referred to a poem, often recited to music. And that music? Often it was played […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Twins Joining Piper Mae
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! Merindah writes: Hello! I was wondering if you could please do a post […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: Naming Quadruplets, Social Naming, and Winterbelle
I’m not suggesting that reality television alum Spencer Pratt makes a great role model. But I’m intrigued by his assertion that he and his wife, fellow Hills alum Heidi Montag, ruled out any baby name already taken on social media. My first thought: how shallow! My second thought: except that maybe it makes sense. Beyonce […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Four Sisters Plus Baby …
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! Danielle writes: We’re expecting our fifth baby this month, gender unknown. Sisters are […]
READ MORE >>Modern Meaningful Boy Names
What makes modern meaningful boy names? You know them when you hear them, of course. But definitions prove elusive. They’re not necessarily Christian, though they’re undeniably spiritual in a broad sense. They’re usually word names, though they’re not always terms heard in everyday speech. In most cases, modern meaningfuls can be chosen by a parent […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: We Had Planned to Call Him Harvey …
Name Help is a series at Appellation Mountain. Every week, one reader’s name questions will be discussed. This is a special post prompted by the devastation of Hurricane Harvey. Proceeds from the post will benefit Texas Diaper Bank. We’re relying on thoughtful comments from the community to help expectant parents narrow down their name decisions. Thank […]
READ MORE >>Vanellope: Baby Name of the Day
Vanellope von Schweetz appeared on the scene at exactly the right moment. Could her invented name catch on? Our Baby Name of the Day was inspired by the upcoming Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2. Vanellope: The Glitch Nine times out of ten, a pop culture innovation can claim some roots. Sure, Bewitched introduced Samantha and […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Lucky Number Seven
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! Cole writes: I’m due soon with a baby girl. She’s our seventh child. […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: GoT rumors, a name puzzle, and Chalice
I’m not watching Game of Thrones, but I’m watching the world watch it. And so I know that it’s hurtling towards a series finale. And lately I’ve even heard rumors that part of the big finish might just be a plot where one of the main characters could be expecting. Since I’m not following, I […]
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