The baby name Lennon honors a musical legend with modern surname style. Thanks to Bo for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SWEETHEART A few possible meanings attach to the surname that became Lennon. First, there’s “little cloak.” Those -n endings often signal a diminutive, like Aidan – little fire. It’s also possible it […]
READ MORE >>Boy Names Starting with D: Daniel, Dempsey, Dax
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. Interestingly, there’s a […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: If You Had to Name a Baby Now …
Did you see this question from Swistle? If you had to name a baby right now, what would you choose? For a while, my number one name for a boy has been Leif Christopher Clark. For a girl, Rosemary, called Romy. But I’m less clear on middle names for a daughter. Of course, my husband […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Same-Named Cousins
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! Sara writes: I’m pregnant with my third child, a sister for William and […]
READ MORE >>Greek Goddess Baby Names: Penelope’s Sisters
Greek goddess baby names are enjoying a moment. These ancient favorites burn white hot in the twenty-first century. We’ve embraced choices like Athena, undeniably Greek and mythological but still easily spelled and pronounced. Others seem less accessible, like the stunning – but complicated – Cassiopeia. And yet, some of these less accessible options are gaining […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Jones: Vibrant and Unexpected
Can you imagine the baby name Jones? Common as a last, but rare as a first, it might fit right in with Mason, Jackson, and Hayes. Thanks to Elle for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. JOHN … AGAIN It seems like John, the long-time #1 name for boys in the US and much […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Athena: Stylish and Wise
The baby name Athena brings to mind an armor-clad goddess with an owl on her shoulder, but it feels perfectly wearable for a child, too. Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. GODDESS Among the pantheon of Greek gods, Athena is one of the most ancient. Legend has it that she’s […]
READ MORE >>Girl Names Starting with H: Harper, Helen, Heraclea
Girl names starting with H range from literary surname Harper to rarities like Haidee and Heraclea. It doesn’t seem like there should be such diversity from a single letter, but it’s true. H also offers a surprising number of surname names for girls. Blame it on celebrity baby name Harlow, maybe, or semi-historical figure Hadley […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Cricket: Upbeat and Natural
The baby name Cricket made headlines when Busy Philips chose it for her daughter in 2013. But is it a crazy, celebrity-only pick, or a rising favorite? Thanks to Grey for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. CRACKLE AND CREAK The baby name Cricket has a great sound. That crisp ‘Cr’ at the top, […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: Forget Unique. Think Significant.
Maybe we’re making ourselves crazy for all the wrong reasons. Parents today – and I include myself in that number – crave distinctive names for our children. We don’t want them to share with three other kids in their class. We don’t want them to be Jenny A. on the swim team. We’ll go to […]
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