What are the most popular baby names of the century? It sounds like a straightforward question. Except that there are different ways to measure usage. Are Steven and Stephen two names or one? Are we talking about the percentage of the population receiving a given name, or the name’s numerical ranking? On percentages, today’s #1 […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Callen, Alden, Ellison, and …
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! Kaitlin writes: I am 30 weeks with my fourth and final baby, and […]
READ MORE >>Names like Sadie: Hallie, Goldie, Stevie
Looking for names like Sadie? Sadie rocketed into the US Top 100 back in 2013. It’s bright and sparky, a retro nickname name right at home in the twenty-first century. All these years later, it still ranks an impressive #68. Ever since Sadie caught on, retro nicknames have risen in use. Some of them started […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: Unreasonable Requests
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! Hannah writes: This isn’t a name question exactly, but I’m hoping you have […]
READ MORE >>Girl Names Ending in ia: Adalia to Zinnia
Girl names ending in ia are having a moment. Olivia, Sophia, Mia, and Amelia rank in the current Top Ten. Emilia, Aria, Victoria, Julia, and Lydia aren’t far behind. It’s a sound that defines twenty-first century baby naming. The 1960s had Cynthia. Patricia had a good run, but it’s not quite the same sound. That’s […]
READ MORE >>Girl Names Starting with J: Josie, Juniper, Joanna
When it comes to girl names starting with J, we all know a Jennifer or a Jessica. Maybe three of each. But they weren’t the first wildly popular J names, not by a long shot. Joan had a good run. Julia, too. J names for girls been favorites for ages. At the moment, though, it’s […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: 10.1.23
Someone recently asked me a question, and I thought I’d answer it here. I read that you legally changed your name. How did you get your parents to come around? It’s a great question! But the short answer is that … I didn’t. Not really. The basics: I legally changed my name in my late […]
READ MORE >>Bewitching Witch Names for Halloween
Witch names come to mind every autumn, but they’re great any time of the year. Fictional witches have worn so many fantastic names. Some, like Elphaba, fascinate – but seem like a stretch as a child’s given name. This list focuses on witch names perfectly wearable for a real girl – black cat, bubbling cauldron, […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: A Sister for Damian and Dominic
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! Mikayla writes: We have two boys, Damian John and Dominic Joseph. We are […]
READ MORE >>Rare Nature Names: Canyon, Alder, Wisteria
Rare nature names offer the best of both worlds. They share the outdoorsy vibe of River and Willow, but they’re distinctive and different, too. Of course, it’s tougher than ever to find nature names that aren’t trending. Once rare choices like Poppy and Ocean now rank in the US Top 1000. Plenty of gender-neutral choices, […]
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