Don’t you just love Harry Potter baby names? Not only did JK Rowling give us an entire fantasy world complete with unforgettable villains and heroes, she also bestowed the most amazing names on her characters. The first novel debuted in the UK in 1997, and a year later in the US. It became a sensation, […]
READ MORE >>Inspired by Hermione: Strong, Smart Girl Names
Let’s talk about strong girl names inspired by Hermione Granger. In the Harry Potter series, JK Rowling gave us an unforgettable trio of heroes. The two boys, Harry and Ron, answered to solid, English names. You might even call them unremarkable. Meanwhile Hermione Granger, the smartest witch in all of Hogwarts, was given an unusual […]
READ MORE >>Lily: Baby Name of the Day
Lily stands as the most popular of the flower power baby names. Top 100 month continues with this blooming Baby Name of the Day. Lily: Bloom The flower name comes from the Latin lilium. Dozens and dozens of plants belong to the family, and even more are called lilies, even though they’re technically something else. We often […]
READ MORE >>Best Literary Boy Names: Milo and Max
What are the best literary boy names, borrowed from our favorite childhood stories? The girls’ list comes together effortlessly: Olivia, Madeline, Eloise, Alice, Harriet, Ramona, Dorothy. And yet the list of literary boy names stretches longer than I first imagined. A few of these probably spring to mind instantly. Others seemed obvious only as I […]
READ MORE >>Sybil: Baby Name of the Day
Looking for a stylish – but rare – name for a daughter? Consider Sybil. Thanks to Another for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Sybil: Ancient World Once upon a time, Sybil wasn’t a given name at all. It was a title. In the ancient world, it referred to a prophetess. While their personal identities remain largely unknown, their […]
READ MORE >>Frederick: Baby Name of the Day
Frederick isn’t so different from favorite boy names like Alexander, Sebastian, and Theodore. But it remains relatively underused, even as Freddie flies high in the UK. Thanks to Cat for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Name Help: Naming Baby Five
Name Help is a series at Appellation Mountain. Every Saturday, 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! Beth writes: Our daughter is due in May and we still don’t have a […]
READ MORE >>Lucius: Baby Name of the Day
The name means light, but has been worn by some rather dark and dangerous characters. Villain week continues with Lucius as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Ariana: Baby Name of the Day
It’s a heroic name boosted by a pop star. Thanks to Brittany and Virginia for suggesting Ariana as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Fabian: Baby Name of the Day
#507278171 / gettyimages.com This name has been worn by a martyred pope and a teen idol.  How would it wear on an ordinary boy nowadays? Thanks to Jessica for suggesting Fabian as our Baby Name of the Day.
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