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 […]
READ MORE >>Mariposa: Baby Name of the Day
Mariposa made headlines earlier this year as the rumored name of Kylie Jenner’s firstborn. Now that we know the reality star went a different direction, could this lovely nature name make other parents’ lists? Our Baby Name of the Day comes from our list of Butterfly Baby Names. Mariposa: The Next Luna? Mariposa comes from […]
READ MORE >>Amenaide: Baby Name of the Day
Amenaide comes straight from Lafayette Cemetery #1, a name that exists in an opera and a handful of old New Orleans families – but almost nowhere else. And yet, our Baby Name of the Day might just substitute for Adelaide and Genevieve. Amenaide: Emma’s long-lost cousin? A great many Germanic names were whispered down the […]
READ MORE >>Jana: Baby Name of the Day
Jana counts as a cousin to at least two classic names. And lately, it’s back in the spotlight. Thanks to Jana for requesting her name as our Baby Name of the Day. Jana: John Few names boast as much history as John. No surprise we find dozens upon dozens of variants. That includes feminine forms […]
READ MORE >>Calder: Baby Name of the Day
Calder covers all the bases: an ends-in-r surname with artistic and athletic sides. Could this be the next Jackson? Thanks to Kelli for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Calder: Multiple Meanings Calder appears as a surname and a place name, but the origins are debated. The name might mean calf valley, from Old […]
READ MORE >>British Baby Names American Parents Should Steal
Let’s talk British baby names American parents should steal. It’s not that we lack these names in the good ol’ U-S-of-A. But families across the pond smartly chose these names in much bigger numbers. How big? Enough to put them in the new Top 100 Most Popular Names in England & Wales. Since we speak […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: A Sister for Theodore Crosby
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! Piper writes: We are having a baby girl in a few months, and […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: English-Spanish Name for Baby Five
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! Briana writes: We’re expecting our fifth baby and we’re totally stumped on girl’s […]
READ MORE >>Benicio: Baby Name of the Day
Benicio arrived in the US Top 1000 this May, one of 42 boys’ names that claim that honor for the year ending December 31, 2016. New names month continues with this handsome Baby Name of the Day. Benicio: The Bens Ben names are having a moment. Biblical, Founding Father Benjamin climbed to #6 last year. Benton, […]
READ MORE >>Ian: Baby Name of the Day
Ian fit the mini name trend ages before we all fell for Jax and Kai. Our Baby Name of the Day takes its inspiration from Jessie’s grandfather. Ian: John’s Scottish Cousin Count this name among the many international variations of John. Along with Evan and Sean, it ranks among the most familiar forms of the name. It […]
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