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! Katelyn writes: We have a daughter named Alice Olivia. Olivia was my favorite […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Irish Boy Names … Not Patrick, Aiden, Liam
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! Heather writes: My husband comes from a big, Irish family. He has a […]
READ MORE >>In Defense of Apple and Zio: Why Unusual Names Aren’t a Problem
When it comes to choosing a name, most parents aim for the middle. Not the Top Ten, but not something completely novel, either. But just as surely as there are good reasons to use a common name, there’s a case for embracing unusual ones, too. Let’s look at ten reasons unusual names are worth considering. […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: A Sister for Teagan
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! Allison writes: I am 30 weeks and in desperate need of help! We […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Katherine, Jonathan, and …
UPDATE: She’s here! Welcome to the world, Genevieve. Jamie writes: We loved Rosalie and liked Rachel a lot, but with an R last name, we worried it would just be too run-on. We had about six finalists up until the day she was born, including Cecilia and Louise/Louisa. But none of them fit. So we […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: A Sister for Susanna Jeanne
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! Jo writes: We have a three year old daughter, Susanna Jeanne, and we’re […]
READ MORE >>Seven Reasons to Go Big with Middle Names
Middle names can transform a traditional first, honor a loved one, recognize your heritage, celebrate an important part of your life. With so much power and appeal, why not go big with middle names? Like the mighty Oreo, the filling in the middle can make all the difference. For some parents, it is as easy […]
READ MORE >>Baby Naming Advice: Talk About THIS First …
Names are abundant and they’re free. We are spoiled for choice. This sounds like a good thing, but we all know that infinite possibilities and relatively few constraints makes choosing hard. So if you’re not sure where to start – or if you’ve started, but nothing feels right – do this instead. Think about your […]
READ MORE >>Boy Names on Girls: Stylish and Controversial
Boy names on girls spark strong feelings. Need proof? Tell the people of the internet you plan to name your daughter Owen or Parker or James. Then run for cover. Sure, some people will respond positively. But depending on the forum, you could also find yourself accused of thievery, trendiness, and general bad taste. It […]
READ MORE >>Choosing Your Child’s Last Name
Let’s talk about choosing your child’s last name. For many years, for most American families, this wasn’t a conversation. Women married men. They took their husband’s family surnames. Their children shared that name, too. I’d say “end of discussion” except … it wasn’t even discussed. It was simply the way of the world. Now, though, […]
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