The US Top 1000 – and even the Top 100! – is packed with nature names for girls. From long-time, traditional favorites to modern innovations, there’s something for every family. The very first time I compiled this data was way back in April 2015. This was the Top Ten back then: Lily Autumn Violet Jasmine […]
READ MORE >>Nature Names for Boys: Most Popular
When it comes to nature names for boys, daring possibilities abound. This list focuses on the most popular picks in the US as of April 22, 2019. In many ways, nature names for boys have always been with us. Glenn and Craig and Ray all had their moments during the twentieth centuries. Many cultures bestow […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: Easter Basket Edition
Wishing a joyous Easter to those celebrating today! Here’s the name news from the week that was: Are you a) British and b) bilingual? The name community needs you! The marvelous Clare, who curates the Name News Scoop.it page, is working on a dissertation focused on how bilingual parents choose their children’s names. Read more […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Emmy, Emme, or Emmie?
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! Allison writes: After weeks of discussion, we’ve settled on a name for our […]
READ MORE >>100+ Cool Short Boy Names
Looking for cool short boy names? They’re perfect with a longer surname. They work wonderfully well in the middle spot. And if you’re keen to avoid nicknames, then keeping it simple can help – a lot! These short boy names range from classic cool to names you’ve probably never considered before. But there’s something on […]
READ MORE >>Kairi: Baby Name of the Day
Kairi could be the latest Disney princess name to appeal to parents – but it doesn’t come from the big screen. The 2019 Gerber baby inspired our Baby Name of the Day. Kingdom Hearts In 2002, video game Kingdom Hearts was introduced for the PlayStation2 in Japan. A collaboration between Disney and Square, it mashed […]
READ MORE >>Trendwatch 2019 Girls Predictions
The new US baby names popularity data comes out next month, which makes it time for Trendwatch 2019 predictions. Every year, I try to predict 30 names likely to tip into the US Top 1000 when the data is released. This list covers the 2019 boys predictions; the girls will follow later this week. My […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: Katie Bouman, Scientist
Katie Bouman photographed a black hole, a feat never before accomplished in all of human history. Okay, not just Katie Bouman. But in a field dominated by men, Katie – who holds a PhD in computer vision – went viral after a post showed her delight at her team’s success. Last weekend, my daughter’s scout […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Naming Number Eight
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! Jenny writes: I’m expecting baby #8 in just a few short weeks and […]
READ MORE >>Trendwatch 2019 Boys Predictions
The new US baby names popularity data comes out next month, which makes it time for Trendwatch 2019 boys predictions. Every year, I try to predict 30 names likely to tip into the US Top 1000 when the data is released. This list covers the boys; the girls’ list will follow later this week. My […]
READ MORE >>- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- …
- 355
- Next Page »