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 […]
READ MORE >>Alphabet: B is for Girls
Our Alphabet Extravaganza started with A is for Girls. Today we move right on down the line to letter B. B is a tricky letter. Many of the best known B names for girls are nicknames – think Becky and Betsy – or nouveau names like Britney. But there are a few gems to be […]
READ MORE >>Spotlight: Phoebe and Daphne
Today we turn the spotlight on two truly phabulous names: Phoebe and Daphne. They’ve never gotten their day in the sun. Arguably, the most phamous (okay, I’ll stop) famous Phoebe is the quirky Friend Phoebe Buffay; the best known Daphne may be the pretty Daphne Blake from Scooby Doo. More sidekicks or comic relief than […]
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Aidan and Alexander
READ MORE >>Reviving Grandpa
Most of us have someone in our lives, someone we love and would love to honor with our naming choices for our children.
READ MORE >>Spotlight: Indiana and Alabama
Ever get the feeling that other parents are chucking their baby names books in favor of the atlas? You’re not wrong. It’s tough to take an official count – are any of those little girl Madisons, for example, named after the town in Wisconsin? – but places both exotic and familiar are popping up on […]
READ MORE >>Spotlight: Lorelei and Anneliese
The German language has given us some rather harsh, if very useful, words and phrases: schadenfreude, gesundheit, zeitgeist. Of course, it’s also given us a lovely and wildly popular name for girls, Emma. And while Helga isn’t likely to crack the Top 10, there are two appealing German imports that just might race up the […]
READ MORE >>Obscure Saints’ Names: Girls’ Edition
A few years ago, a friend of mine was expecting. “We’re sticking with the basics,” she told me. “Mostly saints’ names.” At the time, I nodded. I knew what she meant – they weren’t going for anything outlandish, and the name they chose for their son – Matthew – was as straightforward and practical as […]
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