This story is just so, so frustrating! They’re new parents. His mom isn’t a native English speaker and, it just so happened, couldn’t quite say the name the couple chose for their daughter. Instead, she’s calling the daughter by a nickname in her native language. This feels like the best possible kind of compromise. But […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Something Elizabeth
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! Kerrie writes: This question is a little different. Our daughter was born early, […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Hadley: Tailored Literary Find
The baby name Hadley fits in with names we love now. Then a New York Times bestseller gave it a boost. Thanks to Meri for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. HEATHER FIELD The baby name Hadley originally referred to a field of heather, which must have been abundant in the UK. It’s a common […]
READ MORE >>Girl Names Ending in et and ette
Girl names ending with ette are the It Girls of the twenty-first century. The term “It Girl” dates to the early 1900s. Clara Bow was called an It Girl. So were Audrey Hepburn, Diana Ross, Ali McGraw, Winona Ryder, Halle Berry, Zendaya, and more famous faces. They earn the title as rising stars, known for […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Starling: High Flyer
The baby name Starling fits right in with so many nature-inspired favorites. Thanks to Katie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. MEANING OF THE NAME STARLING Starlings are friendly, outgoing birds. They’re chatty, too, and can mimic other sounds – including car alarms! Native to Europe, Asia, Africa, and few other places, they […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Rank Our List
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! J writes: We’re early days into pregnancy number two. It took pretty much […]
READ MORE >>Nature Names for Girls: Most Popular
Nature names for girls remain one of the hottest categories of names. But it’s not really one category, is it? From vintage gems like Violet to classics like Rose, modern discoveries like Autumn to unisex picks like River, it’s possible to love nature names no matter what your style. The US Top 1000 – and even […]
READ MORE >>Boy Names Starting with G: Grayson and Gates
Boy names starting with G include traditional George and Biblical Gabriel. They’re familiar, handsome choices for our sons. But the letter also suggests a big number of surname options, from current favorites to rising possibilities. Rare and overlooked G boy names abound, too. As of 2022, G represents the fourteenth most popular first initial for […]
READ MORE >>Boy Names Ending with S: Hayes, Brooks, Banks
Boy names ending with S are enjoying a moment. It’s easy to credit Miles, or maybe Brooks for the rise. But don’t forget that enduring classic James sits at #4 in the US. There’s something to be said for the sound. Of course, it’s not just preppy surname names catching on. The ancients are back […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: 8.27.23
It’s still hot, hot, hot here. Maybe where you are, too? But summer is winding down. I’ve already seen a ton of first day of school photos on social. One of my kids starts on Monday. The other is off until after Labor Day, but we’re finally going to shop for school supplies next week. […]
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