We have a birth announcement: welcome to the world, Wells Patricia! rusticmommy writes: I emailed you back when I was pregnant with my second, and loved your suggestions and the readers’ responses. I am in search of a name for my third. I currently have a Hutch Gerard (named after the grandfathers) and Scout Olinda […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: A Brother for Avonlea Ivy
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! My husband and I are expecting a baby boy in September. We don’t […]
READ MORE >>Ooh La La: French Names for Girls
French names for girls have long fascinated American parents. Want proof? Every generation claims at least a few favorites. Some, like Genevieve and Josephine, feel like they’re imported directly from Paris. Others, like Julie and Elaine, seem less distinctively French – but their roots are undeniable. One more piece of evidence? This post has long […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Nature Names for Twin Girls
Update: They’re here! Welcome to Colibri Belle and Mariposa Lea. Thanks to all for their input; Charity really enjoyed reading everyone’s suggestions! Charity writes: Hello! I’m looking for help naming one of my twin girls. They are due in 3 weeks! We have decided on a name for one of the girls, Colibri. It means […]
READ MORE >>Luella: Baby Name of the Day
Luella smooshes together that oh-so-stylish Lou sound with the ever-popular -ella ending for a sassy, retro name that’s right at home in the twenty-first century. Thanks to Caitlin for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Luella: Nineteenth Century Darling Way back in the late 1800s, this name ranked in the US Top 200, with […]
READ MORE >>Henry Danger Baby Names: Classic Meets Bold
What are Henry Danger baby names? First up: Henry Danger is a Nickelodeon comedy about a teenage boy named Henry Hart in the fictional town of Swellview. He goes looking for a part-time job and finds himself employed as Kid Danger, a sidekick to local superhero Captain Man. Henry + Danger = Henry Danger, the […]
READ MORE >>Galina: Baby Name of the Day
Galina sounds a little mysterious, a name that’s tough to pin down – but it could wear nicely. Thanks to Crystal for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Galina: Galen’s Sister Ancient names are white hot, for girls and boys alike. Galina almost belongs in that group, but it doesn’t sound like it, does […]
READ MORE >>True: Baby Name of the Day
True makes for short virtue name with a cool, modern sound. What’s not to love? Thanks to Aurelia for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day, and to Khloe Kardashian for putting it back in the headlines. True: A Virtuous Virtue Some virtue names – modern and traditional – feel narrow. Patience isn’t always the most […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: How ’bout Adalie?
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! Nic writes: We are expecting our third baby – a girl! She will […]
READ MORE >>Amenaide: Baby Name of the Day
Amenaide comes straight from Lafayette Cemetery #1, a name that exists in an opera and a handful of old New Orleans families – but almost nowhere else. And yet, our Baby Name of the Day might just substitute for Adelaide and Genevieve. Amenaide: Emma’s long-lost cousin? A great many Germanic names were whispered down the […]
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