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! Lindsay writes: When our son was born, we didn’t agree on any names. […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: A Sister for Reese and Skye
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! Em writes: We have two daughters, Reese Annabelle and Skye Marie and are […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: A Brother for Luke and Romy
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! Linnea writes: We are expecting our third child this fall. Although our plan […]
READ MORE >>Spelling Baby Names: 9 Simple Rules
When it comes to spelling baby names, parents can find themselves surprised. Surprised that there’s more than one way to spell Chloe or Dylan. Baffled when others pronounce a name differently. Astonished that the spelling they’ve chosen causes raised eyebrows. If you’re stumped about which spelling to choose – or astonished that spelling has become a concern – […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Why Not Patrick?
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! Nora writes: Our son is due at the end of May. We like […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Owen, Elijah, and …
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! Kate writes: We have two sons, Owen Edward and Elijah Brent. We’re expecting […]
READ MORE >>Tips for Making Nicknames Stick
Wondering about making nicknames stick? For every parent who prefers to write Jack or Millie directly on their child’s birth certificate, there are others who embrace the idea of a formal name. Neither approach is wrong. And some names lend themselves to obvious, automatic nicknames. Everyone assumes your Benjamin is Ben. I’d guess that most […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Remembering Jennifer
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! Amanda writes: My partner and I are expecting our first daughter in April. […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: 4-Letter First with Middle Name Monroe
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! Carol writes: I am expecting a baby boy in July. Siblings are Kade […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: A Brother for Bea
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! Julie writes: We’re expecting our second child, a boy, in June. Our daughter […]
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