Time for the new boy names 2023! Every May, on the Friday before Mother’s Day, the Social Security Administration releases a list of the 1,000 most popular boy names and 1,000 most popular girl names in the United States for the prior calendar year. Inevitably, that list changes year to year. Some names fall off, […]
READ MORE >>Top 100 Girl Names: Coolest, Classic, New
The Top 100 girl names mix evergreen classics, cool and original choices, and some just plain new ideas, along with reliable standards we’ve been naming our daughters for ages. And yes, a name can be cool, even edgy – and still very popular. After all, only the most appealing names make it to the top […]
READ MORE >>Top 100 Boy Names: Coolest, Classic, New
The Top 100 boy names combine Old Testament traditionals with regal classics, bold modern word names and modern surname names. A popular name can be cool, classic, novel, even edgy. Especially for our sons, classics have always played a role in the Top 100 boy names. But that’s changing in recent generations, with evergreen picks […]
READ MORE >>Most Popular Baby Names in the US: Updated May 2023
The most popular baby names in the US have been updated! On May 12, 2023 the US Social Security Administration released data for calendar year 2022. Let’s talk Top Tens! MOST POPULAR BOY NAMES This list looks remarkably like last year’s list. LIAM #1 (unchanged) An Irish short form of William, upbeat and charming Liam […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Murphy: Scrappy and Spirited
The baby name Murphy combines upbeat Irish spirit with a strong meaning. Thanks to Lis for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SEA WARRIOR The Gaelic Murchadh coems from muir – sea – and cath – battle. So the baby name Murphy means “sea warrior.” Depending on your vibe, that might mean Murphy grows up and […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Montgomery: Little Gentleman
The baby name Montgomery is a surname with a gentlemanly vibe. Thanks to Sarah for suggesting her son’s name as our Baby Name of the Day. IT BEGINS WITH GUMARICH Ever heard of Gumarich? Probably not. Gumarich was a Germanic personal name, from guma – man – and ric – power, as in Richard and Frederick. It […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Rowan: Gaelic Charmer
The baby name Rowan blends the natural world with an upbeat, Irish vibe. Thanks to Kelly for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. LAST NAME FIRST Like Riley and Kennedy, Rowan started out as an Irish surname. The original would’ve been something like Ó Ruadháin, from ruadh – red. The given name Ruadhán dates back […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: 5.7.23
The Kardashians tend to (over)share every little detail over their lives, so it’s been a change to have wait for their baby name announcements in recent years. First it was Aire, the re-named son of Kylie. Then Khloe held off on announcing her son’s name. But now it’s been revealed. Welcome to the world, Tatum […]
READ MORE >>Baby Names that Mean Blue: Navy, Indigo, Cyan
Baby names meaning blue feel optimistic and bright. Yes, we can get the blues. But there’s also blue sky, true blue, and the wild blue yonder. Bluebirds symbolize happiness. Plus, we’re wild for names inspired by color. Think Hunter and Olive, Scarlett and Rowan. But until recently, shades of blue baby names have taken a […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: A Sister for Ethan and Zachary
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! Cara writes: My partner has two sons from a previous relationship, Zachary and […]
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