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These are my favorite girl names at the moment! I hope you like them :D

… reporter Helen Thomas, Cosmo force Helen Gurley Brown, Bridget Jones creator Helen Fielding, artist Helen Frankenthaler, and actresses Hayes, Mirren, and Hunt. Beatrix Potter's birth name was also Helen …

… lovers of literature, it appears in a number of classic novels including Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (Henry Clerval) and Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray (Lord Henry Wotton …

… Anna at Waltzing More Than Matilda tells us that “Adel” names were abundant among the Frankish nobility as it emphasized that their daughters were high-born and hence made them …

… has lots of varied and interesting human namesakes, including designer Schiaparelli, writer Morante, Bride of Frankenstein Lanchester (born Elizabeth). Read more about Elsa and other Disney Princess Names in our …

… or helmet. So the accepted meaning of William that emerged is “resolute protector.” When the Frankish Empire was divided, it developed into the French Guillaume. The Normans brought the name …

The names are mostly gonna be for characters. Eventually gonna be adopting twins and I haven't decided names for them yet either. Unable to give birth being transgender and …

… Eliza – Eliza happened after we saw Hamilton! Other names we’ve liked are Francesca called Francie (but I hate Franny), Clancy, and Collins. We like gender neutral names a lot …

… of the series. Appropriately enough, Mrs. Gilmore shares her name with etiquette authority Emily Post. Francie – Francine “Francie” runs the most powerful club at Chilton. The series includes another Francine …

The Bonds baby search is a popular annual modelling competition, that is nationwide in Australia, for bubs under four. I've compilied a list of all the names that only …

… spin on vintage Mabel? Big sis Francesca Nora is usually referred to by dad as Frannie, so we’ll have to wait and see if Maple has a go-to …

… also had lots of varied and interesting human namesakes—designer Schiaparelli, writer Morante, Bride of Frankenstein_ Lanchester (borh Elizabeth), and several current stunning European models. ENID lacks the feminine ending …

… it checks a lot of boxes. It’s the Latinized form of an eighth century Frankish saint’s name. It would be spelled Korbinian in German, but I like it …

For many people (especially the non-name obsessed), names tend to fall into categories typically defined by their era. There are the classic names like Elizabeth, William, Anna, James, which …

This week, Appellation Mountain’s Abby Sandel follows up with Part Two of her suggestions for namesake gender-bending–this time it’s girls’ names from boys. Last week’s …

By Abby Sandel Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling kept us guessing about their daughter’s name for weeks. But as Esmeralda Amada has gotten older, they’ve shared not only …

By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain Snooki is looking for another Italian name.  David Arquette promised to name his baby something normal.  Kerry Washington honored her daughter’s Igbo heritage with …

Less than three syllables or less than six letters. Cute, pretty or sleek names I like for girls.

Names of Barbie characters throughout the years, including surnames. Repeats of names with different spellings are different characters.

by Linda Rosenkrantz A Berry recently posted a request for a blog explaining the origins of some of the common nicknames—more properly diminutives or pet forms– for classic names …

Names for boys and girls that feel pastel. A very soft, sweet aesthetic (not just for springtime!).

After chatting with a friend who’s based in Siberia, I wanted to make a post on Russian names. In an increasingly global world, why not take advantage of the …

Kelsey writes: We have Penelope June and Malcolm Redding, and we’re expecting our third! My wonderful grandmother died a few days after I found out I was pregnant and …

If you love to read, your favorite characters might inspire the perfect name for your baby. Baby names from books can come from canonical literary classics, such as Daisy and …

Cute girl names reflect how darling babies are. Some of these sweet girl names, such as Annie and Sophie, do wear well, even into adulthood. Other cute baby names for …

Guest blogger JILL BARNETT ponders the reinvented names that work magic on our lives….or do they?I stood in front of the mirror backstage, proudly inspecting my makeup and …

Agent is literally my favorite book ever, and the Characters have some AMAZING names that I love! I really thought that there should be a list out there, so here …

By Eleanor Nickerson I was lucky enough recently to visit Bath for a weekend break to celebrate a good friend’s birthday. Among many other treasures there I noticed a …

Unique vintage girl names can combine the best of both worlds. They're rare and uncommon like many unique girl names, but they also give you the history and tradition …

An eclectic list of my favourites. You’ll find quirky / offbeat, clunky-cool, patrician heritage choices, twee vintage / old lady, witchy lit and legend vibes, whimsical nature names and some …

By Linda Rosenkrantz For what seems like forever, this pair of sainted sister names, Agnes and Agatha, have seemed like the quintessential starched, buttoned-up, high-lace-collared, mauve-dressed …

Trendiest Untrendy Names As we know, names fluctuate in popularity across time both as individual names, as well as part of broader trends. Even unique names like Leonie, Fern, and …

A wide range of styles and options from my favorite book. Fifteen words I must write, lest this list stay out of sight.

Speech therapist Lainie and her husband Jack, a lawyer, live in South Bend, Indiana with their son Griffin Leo, who they welcomed on May 29th, 2021. Lainie told us, “I …

German boy names include many male names that rank solidly in the US: Charles and William, Henry and Richard, Louis and Robert. Along with Charles and Henry, the top German …

Baby boy names ending in the letters -en are among the most fashionable names today, with choices such as Aiden, Hayden, and Owen leading the pack. Names rhyming with Aiden …

Girl names ending in I include numerous wonderful options. Naomi is the most popular girl name ending with I right now. Along with Naomi, other girl names in the US …

Girl names that end with the letter S include several popular choices along with intriguing some S-ending options. Genesis is the most popular girl name ending with S right …

Girl names ending in Y have been popular in recent years. Emily is the most popular girl name ending with Y in the US right now. Along with Emily, other …

Creative dog names can come from any number of styles, from hipster and artsy names, vintage "old man" or "old lady" names, cutesy nickname names, and everything in between. Whatever …

This is a list of girls' names I've used in creative writing projects. All of them are names I enjoy and would love to see more of in the …

Here are my favorite unique ish girl names. There's a lot haha enjoy!! Why do these descriptions have to be 15 words??

German baby names on this list are those that have their roots in German and Germanic languages, which is not necessarily the same as names popular in modern Germany. On …

Doll names are time capsules of trends and popularity during different eras. Of course, the manufacturers tried to pick names that they thought would be especially appealing and attractive to …

By Linda Rosenkrantz and Abby Sandel The Defining Event of 2016 may have been the presidential election, but the political names that hit the headlines –Donald?  Hillary? Bernard?– are unlikely …