Rare May names range from the vintage to the modern, smooshes to inventions. But they all contain the bright, vibrant, and spring-like sound of May. We love Mae, of course, so spare and lovely. The ‘e’ spelling appears in the current US Top 1000, while the ‘y’ does not. But the sound is everywhere? Nameberry […]
READ MORE >>24 Sweet Spot Boy Names: Jonah, Malcolm, and Lane
Today we’re looking at sweet spot boy names. What do I mean by sweet spot? They’re names that we all recognize, but they’re far from the Top Ten. We’ve heard them, and might even know a kid or two with the name. But they’re not everywhere – even though some of them are gaining in […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: The Best Names Keep Getting Better
Naming is a funny thing. It seems like it’s done when you fill out your child’s birth certificate. But in many ways, names evolve over time – and much of it is out of our control. There are nicknames, of course, the intentional ones and the surprises. And then there’s the process of your child […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: A Sibling for Noa Grace
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! A writes: I am pregnant with my second little one and have come […]
READ MORE >>Louis: Baby Name of the Day
Louis Arthur Charles is the name of the newest member of the British Royal Family. Our Baby Name of the Day celebrates his arrival. Louis: Chlodovech The Germanic Chlodovech doesn’t seem terribly promising, but it’s the forerunner of many a name worn by notables over the years. It comes from elements meaning famous and battle, […]
READ MORE >>Welcome Prince Louis Arthur Charles
Prince Louis Arthur Charles was born on April 23, 2018, and Kensington Palace has just confirmed the new royal baby’s name! He’ll be fifth in line to the throne, behind his grandfather, Prince Charles; father, Prince William, and siblings, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. This is notable, because Prince Louis is the first royal baby […]
READ MORE >>Albert: Baby Name of the Day
Albert is my pick for the new British prince’s name. It’s been worn by a world-famous royal, a popular song, and a genius before, so any child with this name would be in good company. Could our Baby Name of the Day be about to make headlines? Albert: Ordinary Joe One hundred years ago, this […]
READ MORE >>Brynn: Baby Name of the Day
Brynn feels brisk, spare, and modern, a Welsh import that has eclipsed former favorite Lynn. Thanks to C. for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Brynn: Hill Bryn simply means hill in Welsh. It’s heard in a few place names in Wales and elsewhere. And it’s also a given name, one that started out […]
READ MORE >>Baby Names: Trendwatch 2017 Report
Time for the Trendwatch 2017 report! Every year, I choose a list of names to watch. I think they’re likely to rise – or I know they’ve been steadily rising. But I’m guessing that they’ll make the Top 1000 in the coming year. It’s a nice, bright line. Either the names break in – or […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: Sheboygan, Iver, and True
It’s finally (I think, I hope) spring here! And ’tis the season for all sorts of birth announcements. We’re expecting the blockbuster of 2018, of course – the new Cambridge prince or princess – any day now. May will bring the new US names data. (I’m already crystal-ball gazing.) But this week gave us three […]
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