Let’s talk about boy names starting with D. David comes to mind immediately. Daniel, too. More parents prefer boy names starting with J – or A, M, C, L, or E – but D names routinely appear in the US Top 100. It feels like a strong, solid sound for a boy. In fact, it’s […]
READ MORE >>Gemstone Names for Girls: Opal, Topaz, Pearl
Gemstone names for girls have been around for generations. From vintage Pearl to modern Emerald, gemstone-inspired girl names are a rich and vibrant bunch. Gemstone names can be obvious and even flashy – think Diamond – to subtle, even under-the-radar, like Gemma. Speaking of Gemma, there’s a whole category of gemstone baby names that gather […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: Someone Always Cares a Little More
Here’s something that I didn’t know in my twenties that is painfully obvious to me now: In any relationship, for any given issue, someone always cares a little more. Sometimes the dividing lines are clear and obvious. Marry an interior designer, and chances are she’ll have lots of thoughts about which couch to buy. But […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: A Sister Name for (maybe) Jack
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! Kelsey writes: We are Team Green for our first baby, due on Mother’s […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Ever: Bold Romantic
The baby name Ever has gone from obscure possibility to fast-rising favorite. Thanks to Lauren for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. BY the NUMBERS It’s easy to dismiss the baby name Ever as a modern word name, a sister for Legend or a brother for Promise. But there’s much more to this name, […]
READ MORE >>Girl Names Starting with R: Ruby, Rhea, Rosalba
Girl names starting with R range from modern names with multiple spellings – like Ryleigh and Raelynn – to the most enduring – think Rachel and Rose. It’s an interesting mix. For a letter that really only makes one sound, girl names starting with R feel like an eclectic bunch. They’re plentiful, too. R comes […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: Paris and Phoenix; Ireland and Holland
It’s a little bit of a riddle: how do you name your kid after yourself without actually naming your kid after yourself? Recent weeks have given us two stand-out examples. Paris Hilton, who used to say she planned to name a future daughter London, instead welcomed son Phoenix Barron Hilton Reum with husband Carter Reum. […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: My Name Looks Like a Typo
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! A reader who wishes to remain anonymous writes: My name looks like a […]
READ MORE >>Creative Honor Names: 12 Ideas that Work
Creative honor names blend the best of two impulses. Family names are deeply meaningful. Limiting your list to names already worn by relatives creates an instant short list. The reasons go on and on. Except sometimes? A loved one’s first name isn’t terribly appealing. You adore your only great aunt, and would love to name […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: A Sister for Piper EmmaLee
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! Lauren writes: We had a really hard time choosing our daughter’s name. I’m […]
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