The baby name Daisy feels fresh and cheerful, but it also has a long history of use as a given name. Thanks to Kristin for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. FLOWER POWER Like Lily and Rose, the baby name Daisy feels familiar on a child, but also immediately brings to mind the flower. […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Nature Names Beyond Birds and Flowers
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! Meghan writes: We have two daughters, Wren Eliza and Briar Elin, and we’re […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Cricket: Upbeat and Natural
The baby name Cricket made headlines when Busy Philips chose it for her daughter in 2013. But is it a crazy, celebrity-only pick, or a rising favorite? Thanks to Grey for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. CRACKLE AND CREAK The baby name Cricket has a great sound. That crisp ‘Cr’ at the top, […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Vega: Modern and Shining
Vega takes the stylish initial V to the stars. Thanks to Michelle for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. TO THE SKY If you know Vega, maybe you’ve been stargazing. Vega is a star in the constellation Lyra. In Arabic, it’s al-Waqi. The most frequently repeated translation is “swooping eagle.” That sounds graceful, and it […]
READ MORE >>Bear Baby Names: Arthur, Orson, Dov
Bear baby names range from the mainstream to the completely unexpected. Odds are that this list includes a name or three that you might consider – whether or not a name with ursine origins matters to you. Fuzzy Wuzzy didn’t make the cut, and neither did Yogi. (Though fans of Yogi Berra – who got […]
READ MORE >>Name Help Update: Welcome Briar Elaine
UPDATE: She’s here! Jamie writes: Thanks SO MUCH to everyone for the suggestions! As much as I liked Scout, it didn’t sound right with our last name. We took Briar, Acadia, and Wren with us to the birthing center, and we decided she looked like a Briar. Elaine is for my mom. Jamie writes: We […]
READ MORE >>Avril: Baby Name of the Day
Avril brings to mind all things springtime and hopeful. Our Baby Name of the Day celebrates the first day of April and the season that lies ahead. APRIL This name comes straight from the pages of the calendar. In Ancient Rome, the month of Aprilis was dedicated to Venus. It’s theorized that the word comes […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Nature, Not Hippie, Name for First Baby
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! Ellie writes: My husband and I are expecting our first child in July, […]
READ MORE >>Stella: Baby Name of the Day
Stella stepped off a New Orleans streetcar and sauntered into the US Top 100. Thanks to Melissa for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. STELLA STAR I’ve assumed – pretty much forever – that Stella comes from the Latin word for star. And it turns out that’s maybe, possibly, kind-of, sort-of true. Our story […]
READ MORE >>Margaret: Baby Name of the Day
Classic Margaret feels rock-solid traditional and just a little on the uncommon side. Thanks to SoPeJo for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. CLASSIC MARGARET No question that Margaret belongs with classic girl names. It offers regal and saintly bona fides to rival even Katherine and Elizabeth. Right through the 1930s, the name appeared […]
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