With Thanksgiving just days away, it seems appropriate to spotlight a name that would’ve felt right at home around the the Pilgrims’ first table. In point of fact, while Humility, Desire, Love and Resolved were all aboard the Mayflower, no one wore this virtue name for the crossing. Thanks to Corinne for suggesting our Name […]
READ MORE >>Starbaby News: Welcome Bronx Mowgli
We’ve all joked about those babes called Brooklyn, asking if their sib would be called Manhattan. As of today, we can report that Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz are parents to the punchline, newborn son Bronx Mowgli. As for that middle name? Mowgli is the boy from a series of Rudyard Kipling stories, one of […]
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Jubal
From the classic James to 80s fave Jason to the trendy Jayden, the most frequently heard boys’ names start with J. So does today’s choice – but this one is a rarity. Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Name of the Day: Jubal.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Cassius
Cash is cool – we wouldn’t dare deny it, not in these crazy times. But as a formal name for a child, it’s a bit lacking, unless he grows up to be a cowboy. Or maybe a reality TV star. But today’s choice has an ancient elegance that will appeal to many parents – and […]
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Meredith
Addison. Callie. Isobel. Finn. Much has been made of Grey’s Anatomy, and the hit show’s impact on baby names. But there’s one that hasn’t taken off: Dr. Grey’s first name, Meredith. Thanks to Corinne for suggesting our Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Ewan
Odds are you know a handful of men named John. Ditto Evan and Ian. We even know a pair of brothers called Sean and Jack. But how about this Scottish variant? Thanks to Katharine for suggesting our Name of the Day: Ewan.
READ MORE >>Starbaby Round-up: Marlo, Beau and Isabella
Despite our addiction to Celebrity Baby Blog, we don’t attempt to cover every starbaby to arrive. That’s their gig, and they’re brilliant about it. But we couldn’t help notice a flurry of interesting name announcements on the heels of Sunny Madeline yesterday. Just in case you missed them, here they are: Actor Rob Corddry, best […]
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Seth
We all know the story of Cain and <a title=”Abel” href=”https://appellationmountain.net/2008/08/23/name-of-the-day-abel/” target=”_blank”>Abel</a>. But do you recall the name of their little brother? In honor of my younger brother’s birthday – and neglected younger siblings everywhere! – today’s Name of the Day is <strong>Seth</strong>. <!–more–> If we’re talking about the Biblical Seth, the name derives from […]
READ MORE >>Starbaby News: Sadie’s Little Sis is Sunny
Adam Sandler is a dad again! His wife Jackie gave birth to the couple’s second daughter on November 2, and reports are that everyone is doing fine. While their firstborn’s name – Sadie Madison – isn’t our style, we rather like her jazzy vibe. But if Sadie is a diminutive that can stand alone, the […]
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Nicola
Nicole was one of the most popular girls’ names of the 1980s and Nicholas spent the 1990s in the boys’ Top Ten. Both are still common, pleasing picks. But after so much use, can any of the Nic- names sound fresh? Thanks to Corinne for suggesting one that just might – our Name of the […]
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