Frills-free names for girls fall somewhere between James and Arabella. They’re clearly feminine. And yet, sound-wise, they’re tailored. Even brisk. And they’re not primarily surname names. Blair and Sloane, Harper and Peyton count as frills-free names for girls … but we could just as easily use them for our sons, so they seem to belong […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Callum: Easy-Going Import
The baby name Callum caught on in the UK long before American parents discovered it. But lately it’s among the most stylish of choices for our sons. Thanks to Bella for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. COLUMBA A handful of early saints – male and female – answered to Columba. It comes from […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Anastasia: Dramatic and Meaningful
The baby name Anastasia brings to mind a doomed Russian princess and the animated movie that gave her a happy ending. Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. RESURRECTION The baby name Anastasia comes from the Greek anastasis – resurrection. Pronounce it with four syllables, or maybe even five. Like Isabella and […]
READ MORE >>Girl Names Starting with C: Charlotte, Collins, Calla
Let’s look at the girl names starting with C – from the most popular choices, to the ones that might be new to you. C is for classic. While C girl names rise and fall, relatively few ever feel trendy or fleeting. They’re solid citizens, from the chart-toppers to the overlooked. Of course, many C […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: What if it doesn’t last?
We’ve all had those moments. Like in that Talking Heads song. “This not my beautiful life.” Or, to cut to the point: And you may ask yourself, “Well, how did I get here?” Life changes. We change! And sometimes the person we were twenty, ten, or even five years earlier seems like a stranger to […]
READ MORE >>Luca Production Babies: Elio, Serena, Miles
Looking for the Luca production babies? Here’s the list of 37 babies who got a shout-out in the closing credits of Disney-Pixar’s latest flick. If you’re new to the concept, it’s pretty simple. It takes months – sometimes years – to create an animated movie of such complexity. That means that employees welcome plenty of […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: A Sister for Reese and Skye
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! Em writes: We have two daughters, Reese Annabelle and Skye Marie and are […]
READ MORE >>Rare Color Names: Goldie, Lilac, Moss
Rare color names take popular favorites like Ruby and Rowan to the next level. After all, visiting the the paint aisle at your local home improvement store reveals the countless colors we’re not using for our children’s names. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. For every Violet, there’s a parakeet green or harbor haze – lovely in […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Sterling: Shining Virtue Name
The baby name Sterling brings to mind something of great value – certainly an appropriate choice for a beloved child. Thanks to Jess for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. CURRENCY If you’ve been to the UK, the baby name Sterling might seem about as subtle as calling your kiddo Cash. The official currency […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Caroline: Crisp Classic
The baby name Caroline combines classic style with a fresh, crisp sound. Our Baby Name of the Day goes out to my darling daughter. CLASSIC CAROLINE The baby name Caroline has ranked in the US Top 1000 in every year since the data was first published for 1880. But it hasn’t always been a wildly […]
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