Bellamy recently debuted in the US girls’ Top 1000. Could it be the next Avery, Isabella … or is it a little bit of both? Our Baby Name of the Day comes from this list, with thanks to Danielle for the original suggestion. Belle + Amy At first glance, this looks like a smoosh name, […]
READ MORE >>Finn: Baby Name of the Day
Finn wraps up American literature, Irish legend, and pop culture in one brief, complete package. Thanks to Kim for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Finn MacCool This name reads Irish, and indeed, it comes from the Gaelic Fionn mac Cumhaill. He’s a major figure in legend and lore, a warrior and commander. MacCool […]
READ MORE >>Elsa: Baby Name of the Day
Elsa once appeared mostly on lists of seldom-heard Elizabeth names. Then came Frozen. Thanks to Natalie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Elizabeth of Arendelle First things first: this isn’t a completely unknown form of Elizabeth. The name has appeared in the US Top 1000 every year since 1880, though most years the […]
READ MORE >>Mila: Baby Name of the Day
Mila blends the traditional and the modern, a straightforward name that’s less expected than Emma or Ella, but every bit as wearable. Thanks to Meryl for suggesting her daughter’s name as our Baby Name of the Day. Nineteenth Century Rarity Mila appeared in the US Top 1000 just once, in 1881, and then disappeared for […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Anna, Elsa, Greta, Ingrid, 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! Whitney writes: You all were so helpful when we were naming our twins, […]
READ MORE >>Anais: Baby Name of the Day
Anais makes a sophisticated French spin on an evergreen choice for girls. Thanks to Sophie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Pronunciation Problems Strictly speaking, this name should be spelled Anaïs. The diaresis matters. Otherwise, how would you know to pronounce the name ahn na EES? Except umlauts, cedillas, and the like are […]
READ MORE >>Archie: Baby Name of the Day
Archie takes center stage, in honor of the newest member of the British royal family. With congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, let’s talk about our stylish Baby Name of the Day. Archibald There’s something Scottish about Archibald, but that doesn’t quite reflect the name’s roots. It comes from Germanic name elements, the […]
READ MORE >>Allegra: Baby Name of the Day
Musical Allegra has captured the world’s imagination. But can it overcome that whiff of pharmaceutical? Thanks to G. for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Cheerful This name sounds happy and upbeat, and indeed it is! The Italian word allegro means lively or cheerful, ultimately from the Latin alacrem. It’s been used as a […]
READ MORE >>Kairi: Baby Name of the Day
Kairi could be the latest Disney princess name to appeal to parents – but it doesn’t come from the big screen. The 2019 Gerber baby inspired our Baby Name of the Day. Kingdom Hearts In 2002, video game Kingdom Hearts was introduced for the PlayStation2 in Japan. A collaboration between Disney and Square, it mashed […]
READ MORE >>Duncan: Baby Name of the Day
Duncan brings to mind basketballs and doughnuts – but also Scotland and Shakespeare. Thanks to Whitney for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Duncan: Way Back Kings aplenty have answered to this name, as early as the 600s. An eighth century Saint Dúnchad might sometimes be recorded as Duncan, too. And then there’s King Donnchadh. […]
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