Witch names come to mind every autumn! Fictional witches have worn so many fantastic names. Some, like Elphaba, fascinate – but seem like a stretch as a child’s given name. This list focuses on witch names perfectly wearable for a real girl – black cat, bubbling cauldron, and magical powers not required. Read on for […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Sienna: Romantic Favorite
The baby name Sienna combines Italian romance with a stylish sound. Thanks to Elisabeth for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. TUSCANY The Italian city is spelled with just one N: Siena. Located in Tuscany, it’s been settled since sometime between 900 and 400 BC. That means the Etruscans got there first. The Romans […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Something like Lincoln
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! Steph writes: We’re expecting our first baby at the end of November, a […]
READ MORE >>Literally Literary Baby Names: Fable, Novella & Poet
Literary baby names could refer to great character names. Authors, too, have inspired many a favorite choice. Just look at the current US Top 100, packed with names like Emma and Harper. But there’s yet another choice when it comes to literary baby names – the literally literary ones. They’re terms that refer to something […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Ledger: Medieval Meets Hollywood
The baby name Ledger was borrowed from a Hollywood leading man, but it’s also a medieval gem, long undiscovered. Thanks to Kirsten for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. LEODEGAR and LIUTGER The story of the baby name Ledger starts with Germanic roots. The Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources lists it as […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Ada: Vintage Strength
The baby name Ada combines simplicity with strength, a winning combination. Thanks to Sophie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. NOBLE, BIBLICAL, FIRST The baby name Ada claims at least three separate and distinct origins. Spelled Adah in the Old Testament, it comes from a Hebrew word meaning adornment. Along with Adelaide and […]
READ MORE >>Girl Names Starting with B: Bella, Brynn, Beatrice
Girl names starting with B run the gamut. There’s (literally) pretty Bella and Belle, place names like Brooklyn, and borrowed-from-the-boys Billie and Blake. Brittany might be the quintessential 90s name, thanks to Ms. Spears – who spells it Britney. Long before Brittany came Beth – remember the power ballad? And Barbara, a smash hit song, […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: All the Colors of the World
It’s that time again, when companies release their picks for Color of the Year. Spoiler alert: it’s green. No, really. Sherwin-Williams went with Evergreen Fog. Glidden chose Guacamole. Behr’s Breezeway is sort of like sea glass. And PPG named Olive Sprig. Okay, there were some outliers. HGTV’s Aleutian is described as a washed-out indigo. And […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Emmylou: Grace and Grit
The baby name Emmylou makes for a sweet smoosh of a name with a little bit of country cool. Thanks to Katie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. EMMA PLUS LOU Em names top all the lists. Emma ranked in the US Top Ten from 2002 onward, including six years in the #1 […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Lucille: Shining and Strong
The baby name Lucille combines a great meaning with plenty of vintage charm. Thanks to Lesley for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. LIGHT Sometimes tracing a name’s origin seems just about impossible. It’s a tangle of languages and meanings, with no clear starting point. But the baby name Lucille follows an orderly path, […]
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