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 >>Name Help: A Sister for EllaRee
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! Leah writes: We have a sweet three year old named Eloise Rhiannon. Those […]
READ MORE >>Annabel: Baby Name of the Day
Editor’s note: This post was originally published on November 2, 2009. It was substantially revised and re-posted on October 28, 2013. With Halloween just days away, here’s a haunting choice – and a very popular one, too. Thanks to Liz for suggesting Annabel as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Tigerlily: Baby Name of the Day
She’s fierce and floral all at once. Our Baby Name of the Day is Tigerlily.
READ MORE >>Annabeth: Baby Name of the Day
She’s a lovely smoosh of a name, boosted by a fictional heroine. Thanks to Claire for suggesting Annabeth as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Isalore: Baby Name of the Day
Isabella is big, and plenty of parents have went off seeking alternatives, names just a little bit different, but with many of the same sounds. Thanks to Pauline for suggesting one that fits perfectly. Isalore is our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Baby Name of the Day: Anneliese
She’s a German compound name all the rage in 21st century America. Thanks to Jennifer for suggesting Anneliese as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Baby Name of the Day: Annemarie
She’s a traditional compound name, but she’s fallen out of favor in recent years. Thanks to Stephanie for suggesting Annemarie as Baby Name of the Day.
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