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! Kate writes: Help! We have a son named Allen Riley, and we’re expecting […]
READ MORE >>Boy Names Ending with A: Luca, Ezra, Koa
Boy names ending with a seem like the exception, right? Girls’ names end with a, while boys’ names … well, they probably end with n or r. Some consonant. Except it’s completely wrong. For every Ryan, there’s an Ellen. In English, no combination of letters or sounds defines a name’s perceived gender. We rely on […]
READ MORE >>Girl Names Meaning Love
Girl names meaning love can make great choices for our daughters. If meaning matters, love feels like one of the most obvious choices. It almost belongs with virtue names, like Patience and True. But love feels bigger than many of those name meanings. A name that means love is a promise and a wish. Plenty […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Savannah: Southern and Summery
The baby name Savannah caught on ages before we embraced London and Brooklyn. Thanks to Michelle for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. GEORGIA There’s more than one city called Savannah, but Georgia’s might be the most famous. Founded in 1733, the very first city established in Georgia, it played a pivotal role in […]
READ MORE >>Boy Names Starting with R
Looking for boy names starting with R? From traditional mainstays like Robert and Richard to new favorites like Ryder and River, there’s no shortage of R boy names to consider. In recent years, it’s felt like a number of the hottest names come from this letter – just look at the list of most popular […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: Lovely Lists
One of the joys of having a blog over a dozen years is being able to see how my own lists change. Names that seemed wildly different in 2008 now feel mainstream. Others that I was sure and certain would catch on? Some did; others, not so much. It made me think that I would […]
READ MORE >>American Girl Names: Liberty, Martha, Betsy
American girl names celebrate the history of our country. They mix heroic women with patriotic concepts, storied place names with fictional figures. Many American girl names are borrowed from First Ladies, as well as other women associated with the presidency. The original inspiration for this list? Letitia, as in the wife of tenth US president […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: A Sister for Eden and Mariama
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! Melissa writes: I am currently 35 weeks pregnant with our third daughter, looking […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Liberty: Strong and Patriotic
The baby name Liberty feels strong, patriotic, and unexpected, too. LIBERTAS Liberty means freedom, from the Latin libertas via the Old French liberté. While it’s a weighty concept, names like Serenity and Trinity rank have topped the charts. Parents love a great meaning. But libertas was more than a Latin word. A minor goddess known […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Grace: Virtuous and Traditional
The baby name Grace might be the ultimate virtue name. Thanks to Melissa for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. BEAUTY, JOY, CREATIVITY In Greek mythology, a trio of goddesses reigned over beauty, creativity, and joy. The Charites played all sorts of roles in many a story, from party planner to stylist to more […]
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