What is about mermaid baby names? Mermaids captivate us. Almost inevitably, they’re fish-tailed enchantresses, something like Disney’s Ariel. At other times they’re ferocious, even dangerous. (Think Harry Potter’s ferocious merpeople.) They combine our love for the sea and an appreciation of the fantastic. Mermaid baby names aren’t nature names, necessarily, but many of them do […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Ambrose: Adventurous Gent
The baby name Ambrose recently returned to the US Top 1000 following years of hibernation. Thanks to Lou for requesting this cool comeback choice as our Baby Name of the Day. IMMORTAL Ambrose comes from the Late Latin name Ambrosius, derived from a Greek word meaning immortal. That brings to mind ambrosia, the divine food […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Shaya: Modern Gift
The baby name Shaya fits right in with current favorites like Maya and Sasha, Elijah and Joshua. Thanks to Lauren for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. GIFT OF GOD The girl’s name Shaya is cousin to the Old Testament Jesse, a traditional favorite for our sons. They both share the Hebrew root shai, […]
READ MORE >>Names like Sadie: 16 Great Alternatives
Looking for names like Sadie? Sadie rocketed into the US Top 100 back in 2013. It’s bright and sparky, a retro nickname name right at home in the twenty-first century. Ever since Sadie caught on, retro nicknames have risen in use. Some of them started out as diminutives for formal names. Others come from different […]
READ MORE >>Boy Names Starting with R: Robert, Rafferty, Rhodes
Looking for boy names starting with R? From traditional mainstays like Robert and Richard to new favorites like Ryder and Remy, there’s no shortage of R boy names to consider. In recent years, it’s felt like a number of the hottest names come from this letter – just look at the list of most popular […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: Mysteries in the Age of Google
I’m old enough to remember hanging out with friends as young adults, pre-smartphones. At the risk of sounding like I had a pet dinosaur, it could sometimes be much more fun. We would banter about what year this movie came out. Or the right lyrics to that one song. The point wasn’t getting to the […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Is Mirabelle too Encanto?
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! Marissa writes: About ten years ago, I thought I’d found the perfect name […]
READ MORE >>Best Tree Names for Babies: Arbor, Rowan, Acacia
Tree names offer a slightly different take on the many nature names parents love. From redwoods and weeping willows to cherry blossoms and regular ol’ oaks, trees command respect. They’re enduring, symbolic, undeniably attractive. Poet Joyce Kilmer wrote I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree … and it is […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Harry: Cozy Traditional
British parents are wild about the baby name Harry. It’s cozy, traditional, cool – a brother for Jack, an alternative to Charlie. American families haven’t quite caught on. At least not yet. Thanks to Charlotte for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. HENRY, BUT MAKE IT COZY Many will recognize Harry as a traditional […]
READ MORE >>Girl Names Starting with B: Bella, Brynn, Beatrice
Girl names starting with B run the gamut. There’s (literally) pretty Bella and Belle, place names like Brooklyn, and borrowed-from-the-boys Billie and Blake. Brittany might be the quintessential 90s name, thanks to Ms. Spears – who spells it Britney. Long before Brittany came Beth – remember the power ballad? And Barbara, a smash hit song, […]
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