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The Sixth Sin: DIY Names

May 7, 2008 By appellationmountain Leave a Comment

We have some strong opinions here at ApMtn. In some cases, we recognize that they are simply that – preferences and inclinations. But when it comes to a few naming transgressions, they are serious enough to be known as The Seven Deadlies. Today we address The Sixth Sin: DIY Names. If you are thinking of […]

Baby Name of the Day: Rhys

May 6, 2008 By appellationmountain 42 Comments

Editor’s note: This post was originally published on May 6, 2008 and substantially revised on November 15, 2011. He’s a short, storied name for boys that brings to mind peanut butter cups and Hollywood actresses. But he should conjure up images of Wales. Our Baby Name of the Day is Rhys.

Baby Name of the Day: Juniper

May 5, 2008 By appellationmountain 22 Comments

It’s ambitious. It might even be insane. But we’ve decided to launch a Name of the Day feature here at AppMtn. Kicking us off is a J-name heard more and more often. With nature-name roots and a fashionable sound, it is easy to understand why. Our Baby Name of the Day is Juniper.

Bookshelf: Bad Baby Names

May 4, 2008 By appellationmountain Leave a Comment

Let’s start with an important disclaimer:

Alphabet: D is for Girls

May 4, 2008 By appellationmountain Leave a Comment

It’s been some time since we tripped through our Naming Dictionaries searching for material for an alphabet post – too long!

Is Zoe the next Mackenzie?

April 13, 2008 By appellationmountain 21 Comments

Back in 1996, I met a Mackenzie.

Starbaby Round-Up

March 21, 2008 By appellationmountain Leave a Comment

It’s been a big two weeks for celebrity baby naming. We had high hopes for Soleil Moon Frye and Jason Goldberg’s second daughter.

What's in a Name? Not So Much.

March 21, 2008 By appellationmountain 2 Comments

We at ApMtn can’t decide if we’re thrilled by the evidence uncovered by Michael Sherrod and Matthew Rayback in their new book Bad Baby Names, or a bit disappointed. I’ve yet to read the book, but wanted to recommend the New York Times article.

Kayla/Kyla/Myla/Twyla

March 21, 2008 By appellationmountain 12 Comments

The year was 1982. Joan Jett, Survior and the Human League were on the radio. E.T. phoned home on the silver screen, and Rocky fought Mr. T. And in a fictional town called Salem, the character Kayla Brady first appeared on the soap opera Days of Our Lives. Unlike some soap-sudsy names, Kayla wasn’t created […]