My house is being overrun by plush. At a conservative estimate, we will have close to one thousand stuffed animals in our house before our youngest leaves for college. My daughter adores them. They come home from vacations, church tag sales, well-meaning relatives and friends, random trips to the store. And my husband? He’s a […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: A Middle Name for Madelynn
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! Angela writes: The process of naming my second daughter has become quite an […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: A Sister for Maverick and Elliot
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! B writes: We have two sons: Maverick Jay and Elliot Watt, and we’re […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Noah: Biblical Favorite
The baby name Noah comes from one of the best-known Old Testament tales. But it also offers a bright, modern sound. Thanks to Lou for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. BIBLICAL BOY Even if your knowledge of Christianity is limited, chances are you’ve heard the story of Noah. He gathered the animals two […]
READ MORE >>New Names Showdown 2020: The Winners!
The votes are in, and you’ve chosen the BEST new boy name and girl name for the year. Drumroll, please … ELODIE and CALLAHAN How did we get here? Every year, the US Social Security Administration releases the Top 1000 names, divided by gender. Inevitably, some names fall off the list. Others return, or debut […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Otto: Vintage Cool
The baby name Otto could follow Leo and Milo straight up the popularity charts. Thanks to Emma for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. FORTUNE The baby name Otto comes from the Germanic aud, meaning fortune – as in wealth. It evolved from Odo, and it used to occur in lots of compound names, […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Zoe: Ancient Meets Modern
The baby name Zoe fits right in with twenty-first century favorites, like Ava and Ivy. But it comes with ancient and storied roots, a name with history to spare. Thanks to Julia for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. EVE’S COUSIN We all know Eve, the first woman in the Book of Genesis. It […]
READ MORE >>Numeric Baby Names: Una, Ivy, Finn, Eleven
Numeric baby names range from subtle Finn to straight-up Eleven. They work for so many reasons. Numeric baby names might commemorate a significant date (like your anniversary), symbolize good fortune, carry spiritual meaning, or even remember a favorite athlete’s jersey number. These are some of the best number names, from the familiar to the unexpected. […]
READ MORE >>Boy Names Starting with S: Sebastian, Sky, Seeley
Boy names starting with S lean traditional. There’s saintly Sebastian and Old Testament Samuel near the top of the list. But every letter offers rich variety, and S is no exception. Surname names abound. So do word names, from gentle Shepherd to bold Steel. Traditional Steven and Stephen remain steadily popular, but international forms – […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: The Paradox of Choice
When it comes to naming our children, there’s no shortage of options. And while that seems like a good thing, so much abundance carries its own problems. Psychologist Barry Schwartz calls it The Paradox of Choice in his 2007 book. While he’s mostly focused on consumer goods, it rings true for a great meany situations. […]
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