The baby name David counts as a classic. Thanks to Maia for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. BELOVED HERO In Hebrew, David means beloved. Or possibly uncle. But the first meaning is the most often cited, so let’s stick with that one. The name goes back millennia, to the Old Testament. The Biblical […]
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From evergreen James and William to new favorites like Maverick and Kai, there's never been a better time to name a boy! And that's only looking at the current US Top 100. Layer in the other 900 names in the rankings, plus thousands of names that don't chart - yet - and the possibilities are endless.
Whether you're inclined to stick to the classics, or prefer a rare, unexpected choice, Appellation Mountain has something for every parent to consider.
Baby Name Christian: Enduring Spiritual Choice
The baby name Christian combines deep meaning with a nicely current sound. Thanks to Shannon for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. ANOINTED Biblical baby names have always been in use, but they feel especially stylish right now. From Old Testament Ezra to New Testament SIlas, it’s easy to rattle off a dozen baby […]
READ MORE >>Boy Names Starting with F: Finn, Francis, Fox
Boy names starting with F don’t exactly top the popularity charts. In fact, it’s the 21st out of the 26 possible first initials for boys born in 2021. But that relative obscurity hides how many truly amazing boy names start with the letter F. There’s upbeat, can-do Finn and all of the many Finn names […]
READ MORE >>Nickname Ozzy: Short for Oscar, Ambrose, Oswald
The nickname Ozzy feels like the next big thing. Of course, just plain Ozzy might catch on. As of 2021, it debuted in the US Top 1000 at #712. That works out to 364 births, meaning Ozzy was more popular than Douglas, Dash, or Wayne. POP CULTURE OZZYS Most of the famous Ozzys got their […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Sullivan: Trustworthy and Warm
The baby name Sullivan mixes upbeat Irish energy with plenty of stylish sound. Thanks to Kelly for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. LITTLE DARK-EYED ONE The baby name Sullivan started out as an Irish surname. But it comes from a given name – Suileabhain. The first syllable means eye; the middle is dark; […]
READ MORE >>Boy Names Starting with C: Carter, Conan, Creed
When it comes to boy names starting with C, the list ranges from the most classic of picks to new and original choices. For every Charles, there’s a Colt. And for every Cameron, there’s a Callahan. C tends to read more traditional – even when it comes to trending names. There’s a subtle, but significant, […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Gilbert: Little Gentleman
The baby name Gilbert combines surname style with old school gentleman charm. Thanks to Katherine for suggesting GIlbert as our Baby Name of the Day. LAST NAME GILBERT It’s easy to think of Gilbert as a last name. But the first name Gilbert came, well, first. It’s originally Germanic, one of many the Normans imported […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Penn: Serious Charmer
The baby name Penn brings to mind an actor, a comic, and, of course, the Keystone State. Thanks to Danielle for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. WILLIAM PENN The son of an influential English family, William Penn’s father – also named William – had served as an admiral. But it’s the son we […]
READ MORE >>Boy Names Starting with H: Henry, Huxley, Heath
Time to discuss baby boy names starting with H. As first initials go, H isn’t a breakout star. It’s no A or J, letters we love for our children’s names year over year. But it’s easy to think of possibilities starting with the letter H, in every category. Classics and trendsetters, rarities and rising favorites […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Archer: Sharp and Stylish
The baby name Archer transitioned from seldom-heard rarity to mainstream favorite, all in the last decade. Thanks to Rachel for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SHARPSHOOTER The baby name Archer comes from the Latin arcus – bow, via the Old French archier, meaning one who hunted or served in the military armed with […]
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