A few weeks ago, someone mentioned looking for one-syllable middle names for girls besides Grace, Rose, and Anne. Plenty of them came to mind, but just how many were there? I challenged myself to make a list of 100 one-syllable middle names for girls. And by the time I stopped, I’d reached 125. Note: And […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Middle Name Mismatch
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! Zoe writes: We need some help finding the right middle names for our […]
READ MORE >>Seven Reasons to Go Big with Middle Names
Middle names can transform a traditional first, honor a loved one, recognize your heritage, celebrate an important part of your life. With so much power and appeal, why not go big with middle names? Like the mighty Oreo, the filling in the middle can make all the difference. For some parents, it is as easy […]
READ MORE >>100+ Cool Short Boy Names
Looking for cool short boy names? They’re perfect with a longer surname. They work wonderfully well in the middle spot. And if you’re keen to avoid nicknames, then keeping it simple can help – a lot! These short boy names range from classic cool to names you’ve probably never considered before. But there’s something on […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: A Middle Name for Neve
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! Cristina writes: I hope you can help me with my name dilemma! We […]
READ MORE >>Henry Danger Baby Names: Classic Meets Bold
What are Henry Danger baby names? First up: Henry Danger is a Nickelodeon comedy about a teenage boy named Henry Hart in the fictional town of Swellview. He goes looking for a part-time job and finds himself employed as Kid Danger, a sidekick to local superhero Captain Man. Henry + Danger = Henry Danger, the […]
READ MORE >>True: Baby Name of the Day
True makes for short virtue name with a cool, modern sound. What’s not to love? Thanks to Aurelia for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day, and to Khloe Kardashian for putting it back in the headlines. True: A Virtuous Virtue Some virtue names – modern and traditional – feel narrow. Patience isn’t always the most […]
READ MORE >>Cool Little Middles Beginning with B
How about some cool little middles beginning with B? Turns out there are tons of middle name possibilities brought to you by the second letter of the alphabet. If you’re looking for a brief, bold middle name – and there are plenty of good reasons you might – then this list might inspire. Why B? […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Oliver Needs a Middle Name
Name Help is a series at Appellation Mountain. We discuss readers’ name questions. 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! Hilary writes: We’re expecting our second son in one week and are still struggling with a name. […]
READ MORE >>Ten Great Literary Middle Names: Tennyson and Twain
Literary middle names can celebrate a love of reading, recognize a favorite author, or just make a distinctive, different choice from the usual James and Elizabeth. Plenty of literary word names come to mind, of course, like Story and Novella. These ten authors’ surnames could make great literary middle names, too. From short and sweet […]
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