Mariposa made headlines earlier this year as the rumored name of Kylie Jenner’s firstborn. Now that we know the reality star went a different direction, could this lovely nature name make other parents’ lists? Our Baby Name of the Day comes from our list of Butterfly Baby Names. Mariposa: The Next Luna? Mariposa comes from […]
READ MORE >>Mary: Baby Name of the Day
Mary long reigned as the undisputed #1 name for girls of ages, rich with history and meaning. Our Baby Name of the Day is an enduring favorite that might be ready for a comeback. Mary: Old Testament to New In the Old Testament, Miriam appears, older sister to Moses. The New Testament opts for the […]
READ MORE >>Stormy: Baby Name of the Day
Stormy joins the Kardashian-Jenner reality television show family – only spelled with an ‘i’ instead of a ‘y’. Could our celebrity-inspired Baby Name of the Day point to a new trend? Stormy: Tempest Let’s start with just storm. It comes from an Old English word to refer to a violent weather event – strong winds, […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Hugo James, August Eliza, and …
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! Whitney writes: We are pregnant with our third baby, a girl, and are […]
READ MORE >>Aspen: Baby Name of the Day
Aspen existed mostly on the map and in the forest until the 1990s. Since then it’s become one of the hottest of the winter girl names. Our Baby Name of the Day works for a daughter born in the snowy season – or any time of year. Aspen: Lovely as a Tree You probably know […]
READ MORE >>Winter Holiday Baby Names: The Ultimate List of Lists
Winter holiday baby names range from the straight-up Christmas-y (think Holly or Nicholas) to the subtle nature names that nod to the season. Why use a seasonally-inspired choice? Maybe you’ve got a great first, but want a middle that celebrates the season of your child’s birth. (I still wish I’d thought to use Frost for […]
READ MORE >>Brooke: Baby Name of the Day
Brooke surely would top the charts today … if only the name hadn’t already been such a big hit. Our Baby Name of the Day comes from this list of nature names for girls. Brooke: Surname Name-Nature Name This name started out as a surname for someone who lived near a brook or stream. That’s […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: A Sister for Juniper and Loa
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! Jaime writes: We are down to the wire and need to find a […]
READ MORE >>Hazel: Baby Name of the Day
Hazel combines vintage style with a modern sensibility. Our Baby Name of the Day comes from this list of nature names for girls. Hazel: The 100 Year Rule Way back in the 1880s, Hazel charted in the Top 100. The name remained there right through 1936. It spent more than ten years at 25 or […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Jasper: Vintage Gentleman
The baby name Jasper feels vintage and just the tiniest bit unexpected, too. But it ranks among the fast-rising favorites of recent years. Thanks to Elisabeth for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. VINTAGE GEM Believe it or not, Jasper has never left the US Top 1000 – though for many years, it languished […]
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