Looking for Theodora nicknames? Even though it recently entered the US Top 1000, Theodora combines lots of appealing qualities. It’s as classic as Katherine, as nickname-rich as Margaret, and yet still nicely underused. Some of these choices feel easy and obvious. Others might be more of a stretch. But if you’d like to combine long […]
READ MORE >>Boy Names Starting with E: Eli, Ezekiel, Evren
Boy names starting with E make for an intriguing set. There are the classic Eds – Edward, of course, but also Edwin, Edmund, and Edgar. None of them make the ten most popular E boy names. But plenty of E names are topping the charts. Parents are looking to the Old Testament for inspiration, and […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: Horatio and Millicent, I’m Here for You
We all want the same thing, which means we (probably) can’t have it. A name that our child won’t have to share, but isn’t too weird or out-there. Easy to spell and pronounce, except not so familiar that she goes through life as one in a crowd. By definition, the very thing we want is […]
READ MORE >>Gorgeous Goth Baby Names: Zella, Bram, Claudia
Goth baby names sound just a little dark. Mysterious, even. It’s punk meets Victoriana; half-Edgar Allan Poe, half-Siouxie and the Banshees. There’s a certain sophistication to these names. Sophia is too popular to really qualify, but otherwise it might. But bright and cheerful Sadie misses the mark entirely. While brooding vampires and moody musicians don’t […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Dean: Upstanding Rebel
The baby name Dean covers a lot of territory in just a single syllable. Thanks to Sarah for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. ACADEMIC Dean started out as a title, originally for a leader of ten men in the Roman army. It later applied in civil and religious settings, too. And by the […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Something like Nicoletta or Alexandrina
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! K writes: For as long as I can remember, I have loved the […]
READ MORE >>Formal Names for Evie: Evelyn, Genevieve, Eva
Formal names for Evie range from chart-topper Evelyn to obscure Evolet, with plenty of possibilities in-between. And speaking of in-between, the Evie sound is often sandwiched in longer names, like Genevieve. One possible point of contention: is Evelyn – with a short ‘e’ – pronounced eh-vee? Parents, as well as the Evies themselves, vary on […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Zella: Just a Little Different
The baby name Zella travels the globe, but ends up feeling like Top 100 favorites in the US … with a twist. Thanks to Lys for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. FROM EVERYWHERE AND NOWHERE You might’ve heard the baby name Zella on a naming forum. It’s easy to imagine someone inventing it […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Beckett: Stylish Literary Pick
The baby name Beckett combines modern style with serious literary roots. Thanks to September for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. ETT MARKS THE SPOT Beckett debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2006 at #753. It fit right in with established names like Garrett, as well as fast-rising newcomers, including Benett, Everett, Emmett, […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Avonelle: Vintage Mystery
The baby name Avonelle connects to a National Park and a popular naming style, but might the origins be literary? Thanks to Joseph for suggesting one from his family tree as our Baby Name of the Day. EARLY 1900s Around the turn of the twentieth century, both Avonelle and Avanelle appear in the US Social […]
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