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Articles by Abby Sandel
Abby Sandel is the creator of the baby name blog Appellation Mountain and mom to Alex and Clio.
Sun Jul 17 2016
Nine Boy Baby Names to Watch…
Nameberry Top 100 List + Starbabies = Names sharply on the rise
Thu Jul 14 2016
Vintage Baby Names: Lost Boys of 1916
These lost boy names of a century ago have what it takes to be rediscovered now.
Tue Jul 12 2016
Nickname-Proof Boy Names
Can this couple find a compromise name that does what seems to be the impossible? The Name Sage tackles a toughie this week.
Sun Jul 10 2016
Newest Word Names for Girls
From Lily Grace to Onyx Solace, word names in several categories dominated this week’s birth announcements!
Sun Jul 03 2016
9 Stylish Classic Boy Names You Should Consider
Can a boy’s name be stylish and classic? Definitely! Here are nine names that are both.
Tue Jun 28 2016
Baby Names to Bridge Cultures
Is there a name that works in American English, British English, and Croatian, that also has ties to the Middle Ages? The Name Sage says yes!
Tue Jun 21 2016
Baby Name Patterns: To Keep Going or Break the Mold?
If you create a pattern when naming your children, are you then stuck with it?
Sun Jun 19 2016
Short, Sophisticated Girl Names You’ll Love
Looking for a short, sophisticated, nickname-proof girl name? Here are some great possibilities, from Arden to Thea, and Eddie Redmayne’s new choice, Iris.
Tue Jun 14 2016
Are all the good names taken?!
It’s a boy! And he’ll join 50+ cousins, nephews, and uncles, making finding a name tough. But the Name Sage finds a way!
Tue Jun 07 2016
Can These Baby Namers Escape the Top 100?
JAre there any great girl names that aren’t in the Top 100? The Name Sage assures an expectant mama that there are plenty of gorgeous names that aren’t heard everywhere. Sydney writes: I am due this August with boy-girl twins. They already have a big sister named Summer Emilia. In looking for girl names, I […]