Margaret nicknames abound. It’s not quite as versatile as Elizabeth, but it comes close. After all, Margaret ranks as an enduring classic. It comes from the Greek word margarites, meaning pearl, via the Latin Margarita. Medieval Crusaders returned from the Holy Land with tales of the 4th century Saint Margaret. Legend told that she battled […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Saskia: Sharp and Lovely
The baby name Saskia is sharp and lovely, an unexpected girls’ name that might be just right for a daughter. Thanks to Ellen for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SAXONS A group of Germanic peoples, the Saxons lived near the North Sea in Germany during the Middle Ages. Dig into the etymology of […]
READ MORE >>Boy Names Starting with M: Miles, Malcolm, McCoy
Looking for boy names starting with M? Parents love the letter M. It’s one of the most popular letters for boy names, not far behind favorite first initials J, A, and L. As of 2021, it comes in fourth. (It’s even more popular for our daughters; it comes in third for baby girl names.) Michael […]
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: Let’s Hear it for the Dads
If you’re celebrating Father’s Day today, I hope you’re having a wonderful time! And if today is hard for you, sending love. When I started this site in 2008, I almost never heard from dads. That’s changed a lot over the last fourteen (!) years. Maybe it’s that this generation of parents thinks about names […]
READ MORE >>Most Popular Word Names: Maverick, River, Rose
What are the most popular word names right now? It sounds like an easy question, but it’s not always obvious. Once upon a time, mason was a job. But now chances are that Mason is a child (or teenager, or even a grown-up) these days. To make this list of most popular word names, it […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: The Y Problem
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! Kirstyn writes: I’m Kirstyn. My husband is Dylan, and our son is Hayden. […]
READ MORE >>Helen Names: Elena, Helene, and Nell
Helen names make for an intriguing bunch. The original Helen of Troy appears in Greek mythology, the most beautiful woman in the world. The daughter of Zeus and Leda, she was promised by Paris of Troy by the goddess Aphrodite. This sparked the Trojan War, a legendary conflict leading to many of the most famous […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Madrigal: Whimsical and Wearable
The baby name Madrigal has existed as a musical possibility for years, but not until Encanto did it feel like it might just catch on. Thanks to Emmy Jo for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. LITERARY, MUSICAL MADRIGAL Madrigal’s exact evolution is tough to pin down, but it seems to begin with a Latin […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Alta: Lofty and Rare
The baby name Alta is brief, upbeat, gently vintage, and has a great meaning, too. Thanks to Meghan for suggesting one from her family tree as our Baby Name of the Day. LATIN ORIGIN The baby name Alta most likely comes from altus, a Latin word meaning high. If you know your Olympic history, the […]
READ MORE >>Girl Names Starting with C: Charlotte, Collins, Calla
Let’s look at the girl names starting with C – from the most popular choices, to the ones that might be new to you. C is for classic. While C girl names rise and fall, relatively few ever feel trendy or fleeting. They’re solid citizens, from the chart-toppers to the overlooked. Of course, many C […]
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