The baby name Rowan blends the natural world with an upbeat, Irish vibe. Thanks to Kelly for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. LAST NAME FIRST Like Riley and Kennedy, Rowan started out as an Irish surname. The original would’ve been something like Ó Ruadháin, from ruadh – red. The given name Ruadhán dates back […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Oakley: Vibrant and Modern
The baby name Oakley combines so many stylish trends in one upbeat, unisex choice. Thanks to Chantal for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SURNAME NAME The meaning of the name Oakley is straightforward. Once upon a time, it was given to someone who lived near – wait for it – a bunch of […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Willow: Magical and Meaningful
The baby name Willow marries a gentle nature vibe with plenty of pop culture currency. Thanks to Nicole for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SLENDER and SIGNIFICANT Flower names have been big across the generations. In the late twentieth century, tree names joined the list and have gone mainstream. The Old English word […]
READ MORE >>Forrest: Baby Name of the Day
Forrest blends our love of surname-names with all things green and growing. Thanks to Annabel for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Forrest: Outside In Latin, forestem silvam refers to the “outside woods.” Forestum comes from foris – the same root as our word foreign. Medieval Latin gives us forestis, a game preserve. Other […]
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 >>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 >>Aglaia: Baby Name of the Day
Looking for a glittering, rare name for a daughter? Graceful Aglaia might be the answer. Thanks to Corey for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Aglaia: The Graces This name comes directly from Greek myth. Aglaia serves as one of the three Charites or Graces. The youngest of the sisters, daughters of the god Zeus and the […]
READ MORE >>Junipero: Baby Name of the Day
It’s a nature name that could be very on-trend for boys, boosted by a recently canonized saint. Thanks to C in DC for suggesting Junipero as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Samara: Baby Name of the Day
It’s a place name, a nature name, and a stylish alternative to the familiar Samantha. Thanks to Emilee for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day: Samara.
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