Rock names for boys include everything from classic Peter to straight-up, well, Rock. Many of these feel like nature names. But some fit into the surname category. Others are straight-up saintly. One thing rock names for boys all have in common? Undeniable strength. Maybe it helps that Dwayne Johnson – one of the biggest stars […]
READ MORE >>BABY NAME LISTS
Lists of baby names, from all the best seasonal choices, to names inspired by colors and the natural world. A mix of boy names and girl names, plus plenty of unisex choices that work for our daughters and our sons.
Names Containing Nic: Nico, Nicholas, Veronica
Names containing Nic are a wide and varied bunch. Nicholas and Nicole qualify as classics. They come from a Greek phrase meaning “victory of the people.” Anyone who has ever worn sneakers probably associates the sound with Nike, the goddess of victory. It’s a traditional and triumphant sound. We might not even think of Dominic […]
READ MORE >>Boy Names Ending with X: Fox, Pax, Felix
Boy names ending with x range from the mainstream to the edgy, the solidly masculine to the unisex. And they’re bigger than ever before! Not only does X offer a cool, edgy sound, but it carries some appealing associations. X marks the spot where treasure is found. If you have the X factor, it’s a […]
READ MORE >>Artist Baby Names: Monet, Matisse, Kahlo
Artist baby names combine so many appealing qualities. Taking inspiration from a favorite artist adds meaning to a name choice. They feel original and creative, and their sounds? Undeniably on-trend. Most of the artist baby names on this list come from painters. Layer in photographers, architects, and creatives from similar fields, and the list is nearly endless. […]
READ MORE >>Encanto Production Babies: Leo, Rafael, Lisette
Curious about the Encanto production babies? This list includes the 30 babies celebrated in the sixtieth animated movie from Disney, released in 2021. What, exactly, are production babies? The concept is pretty simple. Live action movies are filmed over a few months. And while there’s pre- and post-production, generally a movie takes around a year […]
READ MORE >>Most Popular Name Lists 2021
A few weeks ago, I shared the most popular girls’ names and boys’ names at Appellation Mountain for the calendar year 2021. They’re fascinating lists – a mix of current trends, reader favorites, and names that are only big on this quirky little site. But the real stars ’round here are lists. It’s the greatest […]
READ MORE >>Modern Virtue Names: Haven, Noble, True
Modern virtue names pick up where the Puritans left off. Of course, we’re still using plenty of virtuous names from earlier eras. Think of Felicity and Grace, Faith and Mercy. They’d feel right at home on Plymouth Rock way back when, or on a playground right now. But the last few decades have seen a […]
READ MORE >>Francis Names: Frannie, Franklin, Francesca
Francis names owe their original popularity to one figure: the thirteenth century Saint Francis of Assisi. Born the far more familiar Giovanni, the future saint earned his nickname for his father’s love of all things French. Little Francesco became one of the most popular religious figures in the Catholic church – and beyond. In 2013, Cardinal Jorge […]
READ MORE >>Virtue Names for Boys: Prosper, Sage, Merit
Virtue names for boys abound, and yet they’ve never claimed the spotlight quite like Grace, Hope, and Faith have for our daughters. In some ways, that’s changing. Epic names for boys command the charts, with big, bold favorites like Legacy, Legend, and Reign gaining in use. Maverick ranks in the US Top 100, making this […]
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 […]
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