Let’s look at nature names for boys. Daring possibilities abound, but this list focuses on the most popular picks in the US. In some ways, nature names for boys have fascinated us for decades. During the 1960s, common names like Craig and Glenn tiptoed close to the nature name line. A century ago, favorites like […]
READ MORE >>Gravity: Baby Name of the Day
Gravity took us all by surprise when a pair of model parents picked it for their new daughter last month. Our Baby Name of the Day was inspired by Lucky Blue Smith and Stormi Bree’s firstborn. Gravity: Heavy The word comes from the Latin gravitas, meaning heavy. We’ve been using it to mean dignity or […]
READ MORE >>Serenity: Baby Name of the Day
Serenity makes for an admirable goal, as well as a sci-fi spaceship … and, in recent girls, a modern virtue name, too. Thanks to TruStyle for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Serenity: Calm File this one somewhere between word name and given name. To be serene is to be calm, tranquil, at peace. […]
READ MORE >>Bear: Baby Name of the Day
Bear has joined the list of go-to names for celebrity parents. Will it catch on for not-so-famous families, too? Our Baby Name of the Day comes from Liam Payne’s new arrival. Bear: In Mind, In the Woods Look in the dictionary, and you’ll find two very different definitions. The first comes from the Old English beran – to bring forth. We can beran arms, […]
READ MORE >>Calliope: Baby Name of the Day
Count Calliope among those ancient names that feel fresh and modern today. Thanks to 1 Tim. 4:12 for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day, one of the newest names on the US Top 1000. Calliope: Musical Moniker We love musical names, from tried-and-true Melody to newcomer Aria. Calliope fits right in. In Greek, kallos means beauty, […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Justice Marigold?
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! Becky writes: I really love the name Marigold, but it breaks what I […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: A Brother for Ember Rio
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! Jaclyn writes: We have a baby on the way and are looking for […]
READ MORE >>Laurel: Baby Name of the Day
Laurel bridges the gap between classic Laura and novel nature names like River and Wren. Thanks to Jessica for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Laurel: To the Victors File this one with Rowan and Juniper. It’s another tree name that feels very wearable for a child. The green leaves of laurus nobilis have long symbolized achievement. In […]
READ MORE >>Fox: Baby Name of the Day
Fox combines the short, snappy sound of Max with the bravado of Leo. Thanks to Linda for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Fox: Mulder This one might belong with in the nature name category, but a supernatural drama put it on the list of possibilities. In 1993, we met Special Agent Fox Mulder. Whip-smart, paranormal-obsessed investigator Mulder […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: For the Birds
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! Daphne writes: We inadvertently named our two children names that have loose connections […]
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