Ivan shares roots with John, making it an evergreen classic with a Slavic twist. Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day – and to Tanya for requesting an update! Ivan: Nearly Classic Before you dismiss this name as a rarity, check out the data. As of 2017, Ivan ranked #135 for […]
READ MORE >>Margot: Baby Name of the Day
Margot peaked back in the 1930s, and seems poised to rise even higher today. Our Baby Name of the Day comes from Asha, and also appears on this list. Margot: Marguerite Everybody knows Margaret. It comes from the Greek word margarites, meaning pearl. It became Margalit and Margarita, and eventually Marguerite in French. Margot evolved […]
READ MORE >>Vera: Baby Name of the Day
Vera is making a comeback, shaking off the dust to follow Ava up the charts. Thanks to Jackson for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Vera: The 100-Year Rule So often, a name comes into favor, peaks, and then slowly fades. Every name ages. Some end up pegged to a decade; others decline in […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Irish Girl Names
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! Ana writes: We are having baby girl number three in October and have […]
READ MORE >>Devlin: Baby Name of the Day
Devlin conveys a devilish, Irish charm. Could it be the next Declan? Thanks to Melissa for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Devlin: Irish Surname Like so many potential names, this one started out as a surname. It’s the Anglicized form of the Gaelic Ó Dobhailéin, son of Dobhailéan. Some suggest that Dobhailéan comes […]
READ MORE >>Araceli: Baby Name of the Day
Araceli sounds fresh, modern, and ethereal. Two of those three things are true. Thanks to Kathleen for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Araceli: Mary This name feels like a modern invention, doesn’t it? But nothing could be further from the truth! Instead, it’s a Marian name, associated with a title traditionally given to […]
READ MORE >>Ooh La La: French Names for Girls
French names for girls have long fascinated American parents. Want proof? Every generation claims at least a few favorites. Some, like Genevieve and Josephine, feel like they’re imported directly from Paris. Others, like Julie and Elaine, seem less distinctively French – but their roots are undeniable. One more piece of evidence? This post has long […]
READ MORE >>Yara: Baby Name of the Day
Yara combines the appeal of a blockbuster series and a talented young actor – and so much more. No surprise our Baby Name of the Day recently debuted in the US Top 1000. Yara: Legend Let’s start our story in Brazil. The Tupi people called the region home long before the Portuguese invaded. This name […]
READ MORE >>Brynn: Baby Name of the Day
Brynn feels brisk, spare, and modern, a Welsh import that has eclipsed former favorite Lynn. Thanks to C. for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Brynn: Hill Bryn simply means hill in Welsh. It’s heard in a few place names in Wales and elsewhere. And it’s also a given name, one that started out […]
READ MORE >>Galina: Baby Name of the Day
Galina sounds a little mysterious, a name that’s tough to pin down – but it could wear nicely. Thanks to Crystal for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Galina: Galen’s Sister Ancient names are white hot, for girls and boys alike. Galina almost belongs in that group, but it doesn’t sound like it, does […]
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