Today we’ll look at rare boy names 2019. Every one of these picks was given to just eight boys born between January 1st and December 31st of 2018. How rare is eight births? 19,837 parents chose the top name, Liam, for their sons. Even the choices bringing up the end of the US Top 1000 […]
READ MORE >>Psalm: Baby Name of the Day
Psalm joins the galaxy of Kardashian baby names. Our Baby Name of the Day carries deep, spiritual meaning – but is this a name at all? Song The Greek psalmos referred to a song sung to a stringed instrument – a harp. It appears in Old English as pselam or salm. Over time, the spelling […]
READ MORE >>Allegra: Baby Name of the Day
Musical Allegra has captured the world’s imagination. But can it overcome that whiff of pharmaceutical? Thanks to G. for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Cheerful This name sounds happy and upbeat, and indeed it is! The Italian word allegro means lively or cheerful, ultimately from the Latin alacrem. It’s been used as a […]
READ MORE >>100+ Cool Short Boy Names
Looking for cool short boy names? They’re perfect with a longer surname. They work wonderfully well in the middle spot. And if you’re keen to avoid nicknames, then keeping it simple can help – a lot! These short boy names range from classic cool to names you’ve probably never considered before. But there’s something on […]
READ MORE >>Game of Thrones Baby Names: Ten Best
Confession: I’ve never seen a full episode of Game of Thrones. But you don’t have to be up on the many plot twists in the quest for the Iron Throne to know this: George RR Martin has created a sensational batch of Game of Thrones baby names. It’s not just Martin’s original novels, either. Some […]
READ MORE >>Hale: Baby Name of the Day
Hale might make a bold, meaning-rich, and unusual name for a son. This recent post at Swistle inspired our Baby Name of the Day. Hello! If your first thought is “Hail, Caesar,” you’re not alone. The Old Norse heill meant health or good fortune. In Old English, a similar phrase meant “be well.” We’ve been […]
READ MORE >>Birdie: Baby Name of the Day
Birdie blends nature names with sassy retro picks. Our Baby Name of the Day is inspired by Jessica Simpson’s rumored baby name. Birdie: Fine-Feathered Friend Birdie brings to mind, well, birds. The word bird comes from the Old English bridd, which originally referred to chicks – young birds. It’s not clear where bridd came from, […]
READ MORE >>Imogen: Baby Name of the Day
We whispered Imogen down the alley, a name transformed by history and Shakespeare, too. Thanks to Natalie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Imogen: Literary Maiden The name likely comes from the Gaelic word inghean – maiden. First spelled Innogen – with a double ‘n’ rather than an ‘m’ – it may have […]
READ MORE >>Valentine Baby Names: The Ultimate List of Lists
Love is in the air, with Valentine baby names. Maybe you’re due on February 14th. Or maybe you’re just in love with the idea of a name that means something special. Either way, the hearts-and-flowers holiday can inspire lots of great baby name choices. From affectionate word names to historical and literary characters associated with […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: A Brother for Townes and 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! Kate writes: I’ve been following your site for years and was hoping you […]
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