I’ve been thinking lately about how to make good decisions. Chiefly as it results to name choices, of course. But all things name-related tend to trickle into my real life. And vice versa. So this struck me as just plain brilliant advice: … imagine yourself in the future and that the decision you made did […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Felix: Vintage with an Edge
The baby name Felix brings to mind a saint and an animated cat. With that stylish X ending, this classic choice is back in favor. Thanks to Miranda for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. NEW TESTAMENT NAME The New Testament gives us a Felix. He’s the governor of Judea who imprisoned Paul. History […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Middle Name Mismatch
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! Zoe writes: We need some help finding the right middle names for our […]
READ MORE >>Finn Names: Griffin, Fintan, Finnick
Finn names begin with Irish legend, span American literature, travel all over the globe and even lead to the Disney Channel. That sounds about right for such a lively, carefree name. It sits somewhere between Hudson and Huck, Patrick and Jack. With centuries of history, but at its most popular moment in the US now, […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Olivia: Shakespearean Chart-Topper
The baby name Olivia transformed from lovely Shakespearean rarity to chart-topping favorite. Thanks to Liv for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. TWELFTH NIGHT William Shakespeare used the name Olivia in his comedy Twelfth Night. In fact, he may have invented the baby name Olivia – though it was in sparing use by the […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Rosalie: Vintage Spark
The baby name Rosalie combines sparky vintage charm with the strength of classic Rose. Thanks to Melissa for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. ROSALIA Take the romance language Rosa and add -lia. That gives us the name Rosalia. Back in twelfth century Sicily, the well-born Rosalia withdrew to live and pray alone in […]
READ MORE >>Girl Names Starting with K: Kenna, Kestrel, Kate
Girl names starting with K include some of the biggest pop culture sensations of our time. Just think of Game of Thrones’ Khaleesi. Or the entire Kardashian family. But there’s a wide range of possible K names for girls. Classic Katherine and cool, casual Kate share the letter with soap opera-boosted Kayla and Sue Grafton’s fictional […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: Products of Different Intentions
I don’t just love names; I’m wild about language. Maybe that’s true for you, too. Or maybe you’ve just happened on this 2020 article about Catherine O’Hara’s crazy-but-brilliant accent as Moira Rose on Schitt’s Creek. It’s worth a read just because, well, the show is smart and funny, and it’s interesting how much that voice […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: A Sister for Marlowe and Rafe
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! Katie writes: Hello, I’ve been reading your blog ever since I had my […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: A Middle Name for Claire
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! Jenna writes: Our daughter is due in April. We agreed on her first […]
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