Bette belongs to a Hollywood icon. So why does it lag behind other silver screen star names, like Audrey and Ava? Thanks to Kenneth for suggesting today’s Baby Name of the Day. Bette: Elizabeth No question, this name belongs with the Elizabeth nicknames. Or maybe, sometimes, it comes from a surname – though Betts and […]
READ MORE >>1930s Girl Names: Ready for Revival
If the 100-year rule holds true, then 1930s girl names should be on the upswing right about now. It’s been a solid nine decades since most of those names were last in fashion – plenty of time for them to fall out of favor, hibernate, and feel fresh and interesting once more. The first part […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: Birdie, Posie, and Nellie
It was a week chock full of sassy, -ie ending girl names: Jessica Simpson named her new daughter Birdie, and a sharp reader suggested this post from Town and Country Magazine, explaining why Birdie is the new Muffy. I’m a sucker for X-is-the-new-Y kind of posts. But I think Birdie could have far broader appeal […]
READ MORE >>March Madness Baby Names 2019: Girls Final
We’ve tallied the votes, and just two girl names remain for March Madness baby names 2019! It’s an exciting moment, but a tough one, too – so many of our favorites get knocked out in the early rounds. And the SemiFinals are no exception. I feel like it happens every. single. year. The name I […]
READ MORE >>March Madness Baby Names 2019: Boys Final
We’ve voted our way to very last match-up! After starting with boy names drawn from the sixteen most popular Name of the Day posts in 2018, we’re down to just two. Here’s the original line-up from March Madness Baby Names 2019: Torin Arrow Wilder Endeavour Huxley Gray Credence Deckard Ayrton Fox Arlo Cove Koa Soren […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Will This Nickname Stick?
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! Jordan writes: Our daughter is due in May, and we can’t wait to […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Baby Sussex
Okay, Meghan and Harry haven’t actually requested #namehelp for Baby Sussex. But the royal couple’s firstborn is due any day now, so let’s look at some possibilities. But first … about those royal titles. Known to the world as Harry and Meghan, officially they’re the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. As the grandson of the […]
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 >>Names Like Henry: Twelve Great Alternatives
Looking for names like Henry? Not so long ago, Henry occupied a special place. It felt classic, but still cool. Traditional, but a little bit quirky, too. But today, it’s everywhere, the go-to choice for parents looking for a name that balanced the best of the past with a little bit of an edge. Your […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: All Things Irish & Dreaming of Baby Names
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I’ve pulled together some of the best Irish baby names posts here. But there’s been even more great content just in the last day or two, so I’ll be updating it ongoing. (Feel free to comment if I’ve missed a great resource or two!) Next up: I loved this piece by […]
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