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! Sharon writes: We have two boys, and are expecting a girl this fall. […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: Pom and Everson and Unhelpful Husbands
I’m forever fascinated by unusual names, especially when they come complete with compelling stories. Pom Klementieff, who plays Mantis in Guardians of the Galaxy, caught my eye back when we saw the movie in May. But I just thought to look for the meaning behind it. Turns out that Pom was born in Quebec to […]
READ MORE >>New Names Showdown 2017 Winners
Time for the New Names Showdown 2017 winners! Our adventure started way back at the beginning of July with sixteen names, chosen from names new to the US Top 1000 in May 2017. The girls’ names were drawn from this list, and included: Antonella Belle Calliope Davina Louise Maren Poppy Sylvie As for the boys, […]
READ MORE >>28 Sweet Spot Girl Names: Daisy, Eliza, and Quinn
Today we’re looking at sweet spot girl names. They’re the names that we all recognize, but don’t hear everywhere. You may know a kid or two who answers to them, because many are rising in use. But in terms of temperature I’d call them Goldilocks: neither the too-hot trendy that characterizes fast risers, nor the […]
READ MORE >>Serenity: Baby Name of the Day
Serenity makes for an admirable goal, as well as a sci-fi spaceship … and, in recent girls, a modern virtue name, too. Thanks to TruStyle for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Serenity: Calm File this one somewhere between word name and given name. To be serene is to be calm, tranquil, at peace. […]
READ MORE >>Alice: Baby Name of the Day
Alice went chasing rabbits, but this storybook name carries considerable substance. Thanks to Nessa for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Alice: Wonderland Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland was published in 1865. Carroll borrowed the character’s name from a family friend. Even if you’ve never read the book, you know the famous scenes […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Zane, Fox, Violet, 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! Jamie writes: Hi! I could use some name help. I’m due with baby […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: Name Games, Multiple Middles, and Vitus
Maybe you do this, too. You hear a name. It’s not the kind of name that you’d hear on a person, at least not a real live person you’d be likely to meet today. Certainly not a child. At first, it’s unwearable. A jaw-dropping surprise. Nope, nope, nope. But then you talk yourself into it. […]
READ MORE >>New Names Showdown 2017 Boys Final
Welcome to the New Names Showdown 2017 boys final! Looking for something fun to do with your summer weekends? Vote for the newcomer baby name most likely to win over parents in the next decade. Let me explain: 42 boys’ names joined the US Top 1000 this year, either returning to the list after an […]
READ MORE >>New Names Showdown 2017 Girls Final
The new names showdown 2017 girls final starts now! If you missed last week’s semifinals, let’s rewind. We’re trying to choose The Name most likely to climb dramatically when the new baby name data comes out in May 2018. This is the girls’ contest; the boys’ final starts tomorrow. Last year’s winner, Arden, has started […]
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