The baby name Orrin blends more than one backstory for an intriguing, culture-spanning possibility for a son. Thanks to Jess for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day, and to Jenny for requesting an update. SAINT ODHRAN Saint Odhran, sometimes written Odran, was a fifth century companion of St. Patrick, and helped bring Christianity to […]
READ MORE >>Mardi Gras Baby Names: Rex, Nola, Giacomo
Mardi Gras baby names celebrate the city of New Orleans’ eclectic roots and irrepressible spirit. There’s something about the Louisiana city. Credit Anne Rice or zydeco, jambalaya or dozens of movies and television series. It’s nowhere near as big as Paris or Los Angeles, but New Orleans competes with the most storied cities on Earth […]
READ MORE >>1924 Girl Names: Ione, Inez, Lula
1924 girl names blend antique charm with a certain freshness. After a century in style limbo, many of these feel fresh and interesting again. Or not. Some 1924 names are still languishing in obscurity. Are we ready for the return of Eunice and Beulah? Maybe not yet. Other favorites from one hundred years ago are […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Ezra, Archer, or Ellis
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! Sarah writes: Help! We’re due in two weeks with our second child. It […]
READ MORE >>Nature Names for Boys: Most Popular
Nature names for boys have always been around. Glenn, Cliff, and Craig all had their moments in the not-so-distant past. And it’s not just American families in the last hundred years, either. Many cultures bestow names based on nature, and have for millennia. Many of them stay under the radar. We tend to think of […]
READ MORE >>Girl Names Starting with H: Harper, Helen, Heraclea
Girl names starting with H range from literary surname Harper to rarities like Haidee and Heraclea. It doesn’t seem like there should be such diversity from a single letter, but it’s true. In fact, girl names starting with H rank eleventh out of the 26 letters of the alphabet. H also offers a surprising number […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: 9.3.23
This story is just so, so frustrating! They’re new parents. His mom isn’t a native English speaker and, it just so happened, couldn’t quite say the name the couple chose for their daughter. Instead, she’s calling the daughter by a nickname in her native language. This feels like the best possible kind of compromise. But […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Something Elizabeth
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! Kerrie writes: This question is a little different. Our daughter was born early, […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Hadley: Tailored Literary Find
The baby name Hadley fits in with names we love now. Then a New York Times bestseller gave it a boost. Thanks to Meri for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. HEATHER FIELD The baby name Hadley originally referred to a field of heather, which must have been abundant in the UK. It’s a common […]
READ MORE >>Girl Names Ending in et and ette
Girl names ending with ette are the It Girls of the twenty-first century. The term “It Girl” dates to the early 1900s. Clara Bow was called an It Girl. So were Audrey Hepburn, Diana Ross, Ali McGraw, Winona Ryder, Halle Berry, Zendaya, and more famous faces. They earn the title as rising stars, known for […]
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