The baby name Lucille combines a great meaning with plenty of vintage charm. Thanks to Lesley for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. LIGHT Sometimes tracing a name’s origin seems just about impossible. It’s a tangle of languages and meanings, with no clear starting point. But the baby name Lucille follows an orderly path, […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: A Brother for Oliver
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! Brianna writes: Our second son is due in November, and I’m trying to […]
READ MORE >>Charles Nicknames: Charlie, Chase, Huck
Charles nicknames are plentiful – and that’s a good thing! After all, Charles is an impeccable classic – regal and creative at once. From rulers to scientists to artists and authors, men of accomplishment in nearly every field of endeavor, there are a lot of men answering to Charles. The name ranked an impressive #46 […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Charis: Graceful Rarity
The baby name Charis numbers among the rarest of possibilities for a daughter. Thanks to Lazaro for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SOUNDS LIKE … The baby name Charis rhymes with Paris. That seems obvious. The trick comes with the Ch. Instead of Charlotte or Charity, the “ch” in Charis makes a K […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Keith: Midcentury Staple
The baby name Keith started out as a distinguished surname, became the boy next door, and then somebody’s dad – or maybe grandpa. But odds are this midcentury staple will come back around again. Thanks to Fiona for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. CLAN A number of midcentury favorites also appear on the […]
READ MORE >>Boy Names Starting with F: Finn, Francis, Fox
Boy names starting with F don’t exactly top the popularity charts. In fact, it’s the 21st out of the 26 possible first initials for boys born in 2020. But that relative obscurity hides how many truly amazing boy names start with the letter F. There’s upbeat, can-do Finn and all of the many Finn names […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: The Flower Screen
This October marks my nineteenth wedding anniversary. Whoa. I was thinking about a moment from the planning process, and it reminded me of a dilemma we ALL face when naming children. Or, really, making LOTS of decisions. Our florist came recommended by our reception venue. A small, local shop, it’s been in business for ages. […]
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 easy to understand […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Naming the Second Twin
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! Krissie writes: We have three kiddos: Grace “Gracie” Elizabeth, Jonathan “Jon” Andrew, and […]
READ MORE >>Strong Girl Names: Inspired by Eleanor
So many parents are looking for them: strong girl names. There’s more than one of strong, of course. Some are heroic, like fictional Hunger Games champ Katniss Everdeen – modern, unexpected, frills-free names for warriors. Others bring to mind the fictional Hermione Granger – obscure, rich in history, capable, and ever so smart. But how […]
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