Names with lots of nicknames are everywhere. It’s why you’re not sure if your new colleague Elizabeth is a Liz or a Beth. And it’s the reason Robert makes a point of saying “please call me Rob” after every introduction. And yet, parents sometimes raise a wary at eyebrow at nickname-rich names. After all, life […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: A Longer Name for Lucie
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! Jennie writes: My husband and I are expecting our first baby in January. […]
READ MORE >>Names Like Logan: 17 Great Alternatives
Names like Logan share the original’s best qualities. They’re strong, rock-solid choices for a son. Modern, but with a traditional vibe. Straightforward and compact, but with a big sound. After all, Logan is the alter-ego of the X-Men’s Wolverine, played so famously by Hugh Jackman. That makes it the kind of name any kid would […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Elora: Stylish and Otherworldly
The baby name Elora has crossed oceans and worlds of fantasy to arrive in the US Top 1000. Thanks to Mollie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SOUNDS LIKE … It’s easy to imagine parents arriving at Elora by smooshing together the sounds in Eleanora. Or maybe by combining sounds from a handful […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Aaliyah: 21st Century Sensation
The Baby Name Aaliyah combines Arabic roots with a legendary voice. Thanks to Alia for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. AALI and ALI We all recognize Ali as Arabic. The meaning – lofty or sublime – is familiar to many, too. After all, it’s the name Aladdin adopts in the Disney movie. Cassius […]
READ MORE >>Girl Names Starting with Z: Zoe, Zahava, Zuri
Girl names starting with Z sit at the end of the alphabet, but they’ve become style stars in the last few decades. From mini Zoe – no matter how you spell it – to elaborate Zariyah and Zaniyah, more girl names starting with Z appear in today’s Top 1000 than nearly any year prior. That […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: This is Just Wrong
While scrolling through a Facebook group for name enthusiasts, I noticed a post. The mom-to-be + her husband finally agreed on a name for their son – Boe! She shared their reasons for choosing it. Now, in fairness, it’s a forum where people are expected to comment on names. Many – MANY – posters responded […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: A Sister for Prairie and Mabel
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! C writes: Hi! I’m in need of advice or suggestions. We have two […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: A Brother for Arden and Archer
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! Teondra writes: I’m hitting a baby name road block here with my third […]
READ MORE >>Nickname Ellie: Eleanor, Elowen, Marielle
The nickname Ellie works for dozens and dozens of names, from traditional favorites to fresh possibilities. Of course, just Ellie is popular as a stand-alone name. Spunky and sweet, it’s surprisingly versatile, the kind of name so familiar that we’re never surprised to hear it. And yet it does feel casual. Plenty of parents might […]
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