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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.

Wed Nov 03 2021

Name Sage: Spirited Names for Rosie's Sister

They love their firstborn's name - Rose "Rosie" Teresa. Now it's time to name her sister and their frontrunner is Lola. Does it work well with Rosie, or can we find a better name for their new daughter?
Wed Oct 20 2021

Name Sage: Third Boy Needs a Cool and Traditional Name

She had a long list of girl names ready to go. But it's a(nother) boy! Let's help them find a great name for Jack and Jude's new brother.
Wed Oct 06 2021

Name Sage: Naming a Sister for Nora Penelope

Nora Penelope is going to be a big sister! The Name Sage helps her parents find a traditional, slightly offbeat name for their new addition.
Wed Sep 15 2021

Name Sage: Naming a Sister for Harris and Jude

Lisa has two boys named Harris and Jude and doesn’t know where to begin naming a third child. What’s the right name for their new sister?
Wed Sep 01 2021

Name Sage: Debating Another A Name

Alexander and Aurora will soon have a new sister! But will her name begin with an A? Caroline's favorite name doesn't begin with an A, but she frets that she'll regret breaking the pattern.
Wed Aug 18 2021

Name Sage: Choosing Classic Names for Boy-Girl Twins

Their family is growing, but their list of favorites is dwindling with each new arrival. Now they’re naming boy-girl twins and their list is pretty much blank! Time to ask the Name Sage for fresh ideas.
Wed Aug 04 2021

Name Sage: Strong Girl Names Like Margot

Imagine you had the perfect name picked out ... until your boss gave it to her daughter weeks before your due date! Holly and her husband are scrambling to find a strong girl's name they love every bit as much for their firstborn, and need our help.
Wed Jul 21 2021

Name Sage: Girl Names Tied to Symbols

Their daughters' names have built-in symbols: a moon for Luna James and a flower or bird for Lilia Wren. Now they're expecting a third girl, and need a great name with an equally appealing sign.
Wed Jul 07 2021

Name Sage: Vintage Boy Names to Match Esme

They were thinking of naming Esme’s sister Arden, Imogen, or Sabine. Except it’s a boy! Now they’re back to square one, and asking the Name Sage for some different-but-not-crazy options for their son.
Wed Jun 16 2021

Name Sage: Defining Classic Girl Names

They know they love classics with cute nicknames. But naming a sister for Benji and Will has proved more challenging than expected. Let’s help them find the perfect name – bonus points if the nickname is Elle/Nell.