Beatrice nicknames range from the sci fi Tris to the well-why-not Birdie? A Top 100 choice into the 1930s, count Beatrice among the classic girl names right at home in the twenty-first century. It comes from the Latin name Viatrix – voyager – mixed with the Latin word beatus – blessed. There’s a fourth century Saint […]
READ MORE >>Unique Girl Names: Over 100 Wearable Choices
First things first: this list of unique girl names doesn’t mean you’ve never heard of these names before. Unique means one of a kind. When it comes to names, that sets the bar pretty high. Just ask the 99 parents who named their children Unique last year. (Can you imagine going through kindergarten as Unique […]
READ MORE >>Nickname Ozzy: Short for Oscar, Ambrose, Oswald
The nickname Ozzy feels like the next big thing. Of course, just plain Ozzy might catch on. As of 2021, it debuted in the US Top 1000 at #712. That works out to 364 births. In 2022, that number rose 448 births, for a rank of #620. You’re more likely to meet a boy named […]
READ MORE >>Boy Names Starting with E: Eli, Ezekiel, Evren
Boy names starting with E make for an long and intriguing set. It’s the sixth most popular initial for our sons’ names. Naturally that means plenty of options, from the classic Edward to cool Enzo. E names are topping the charts. Parents are looking to the Old Testament for inspiration, and finding a wealth of […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: 7.30.23
I’ve been thinking a lot about how we know we’ve found The Name. IYKYK, right? But so often, parents are something like half certain. Maybe even 75%. Just a little short of absolutely, rock solid convinced that they have found their child’s name. What do you do in such circumstances? I submit that the antidote […]
READ MORE >>New Names Showdown 2023: The Winners
July has flown by! Your votes have chosen another pair of winners for the New Names Showdown Hall of Champions. What, exactly, is this about? Every year, when the US Social Security Administration updates their popularity data, there are risers and fallers. Some names debut in the US Top 1000 for the very first time. […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: A Sister for Rufus and Hugo
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: Naming help request: What would you name a sister for Rufus […]
READ MORE >>Girls Names Ending With O: Willow, Coco, Marlowe
Girls names ending with O range often feel feminine, but not too frilly. They range from the ancient to the oh-so modern, with plenty of choices falling somewhere in between. Whether your favorites girls names are as brief as Jo or as elaborate as Callisto, there’s something for everyone on this list. International options abound, […]
READ MORE >>Malcolm Nicknames: Cole, Mac, and Mal
Let’s talk about nicknames for Malcolm. After all, Malcolm counts as a classic boy’s name. It boasts plenty of history. Depending on your perspective, your first thought might be Scotland. Malcolm does, indeed, have a Scottish origin. It means “devotee of Saint Columba.” Columba is credited with bringing Christianity to Scotland. Among the many notables, […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Barbara: Overlooked Classic
The baby name Barbara is a classic tied to a legend … and a modern icon, too. Thanks to Clio for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SAINT BARBARA The original Barbara’s story sounds like something out of a fairy tale. The daughter of a wealthy pagan father named Dioscorus, Barbara secretly converted to […]
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