Penelope transformed from quirky outsider to Top 100 favorite. Our Baby Name of the Day was inspired by this movie. CONSTANT … AND CLEVER We first heard this name in the ancient world. Faithful wife to Odysseus, she waits at home while he spends a decade adventuring following the Trojan War. He’s gone so long […]
READ MORE >>Alphabet: C is for Boys
As we noted in C is for Girls, the letter C has been neglected in favor of K.
READ MORE >>Spotlight: Max and Emme
The world knows that Jennifer Lopez delivered healthy twins on Friday.
READ MORE >>Alphabet: C is for Girls
Even before the Kardashians became reality TV staples, K names were popular for girls.
READ MORE >>Babes in the Woods
A few decades back, naming your newborn Ocean, Daisy or Indigo branded you granola-eatin’, VW-bus drivin’ Flower Children who might not be quite ready for life off the commune. The world has changed dramatically since the 60s, and naming has gotten a whole lot more liberal. Little wonder, then, that nature names have gone mainstream. […]
READ MORE >>Substitute: Ava
If you love the name Ava, you’re not alone. Nearly than 50,000 parents have chosen Ava for their daughters since 2005. And what’s not to love? It’s simple, it’s glamorous, it’s feminine without being frilly. Ava pairs well with a variety of last names, too. But now that it is well installed in the Top […]
READ MORE >>Bookshelf: Best Exotic Baby Names
I was prepared to love Allison Jones’ Best Exotic Baby Names. It’s tough to find an authoritative resource for names from other cultures, and it’s even more difficult to find truly interesting names that work well in American English. As I pre-ordered the book on Amazon, I had high hopes that I’d find some gems. […]
READ MORE >>Alphabet: B is for Boys
Yes, B is quite literally for boy. But we’re not just spelling it out here on ApMtn. Or maybe we are. We’re talking about a few underused, less considered names for baby boys that all happen to begin with the letter B. Here goes …
READ MORE >>Spotlight: Valentine
If girls born on December 25 are christened Holly and boys arriving on March 17th known as Patrick, why is that Valentine remains an obscure choice for both genders? Sure, the name conjures up pink teddy bears and big sales at Victoria’s Secret, heart-shaped chocolates and cupid-themed Pez dispensers. But it’s also an ancient name, […]
READ MORE >>Those Other Disney Names
We all know that a Disney Princess can take a name from obscurity to the top of the popularity charts faster than you can say glass slipper. But what about those other Disney names? The Mouse has launched the careers of plenty of stars, from beachy-keen Annette Funicello to the beleaguered Britney Spears. Today Disney’s […]
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