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By Linda Rosenkrantz Nickname names are hot! Who by now hasn’t met, for instance, a girl named Sam or Charlie? And nobody loves a nickname name more than celebrities …

… with their second child. Like the royals, they seem to have a penchant for honor names. Mila Hager is actually Margaret Laura—both of her grandmothers’ first names—and Luke …

German names have had a spotty immigration record in the United States , even though one million Germans emigrated to America in the 1850s alone, and of course brought their native …

… names could make for a subtle connection. Tennyson – Let’s end on another literary note. British poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson remains among the best-known of nineteenth century writers. Tennyson …

… and the father of Thor. It has the potential of joining other currently rising O names like Owen and and Otis. Reign is right on trend with other regal names …

… Nameberry charts is Leni, recently chosen for his daughter by British fitness influencer Joe Wicks. Names That Travel Lite {"sys"=>{"id"=>"1NqXylhShQcSon7cRdEPlw", "type"=>"Link", "linkType"=>"Entry"}} 6. X-tra Names …

… Ten and Camden creep into the 25 most popular, many will embrace them as normal names and raise an eyebrow at whatever comes next. Last week’s most newsworthy names …

By Linda Rosenkrantz The connection to the haunting voice of a well known jazz or blues singer definitely adds an element of –well—rhythm and blues—to a name’s …

It might be the quarantine that has me feeling nostalgic for better days, but this group of celebrity pregnancy announcements is taking me back to my childhood. I remember listening …

Have you been playing along in our weekly celebrity baby name contest on Instagram? Each week I choose a celebrity couple profiled in my column and explain my predictions, and …

In this week’s edition of Appellation Mountain‘s Abby Sandel’s Baby Name News feature, we find intriguing examples from the worlds of sports, show biz celebrity and British …

This week, Appellation Mountain‘s Abby Sandel finds inspiration for the Nameberry 9 from celebrity birth announcements and TV listings. I know it has been a busy week in baby …

By Linda Rosenkrantz The nominations for Golden Globe awards have been announced and, although the list isn’t as long as the Oscars’, with all its technical categories, the GGs …

British singer-songwriter Jacob Taio Cruz dropped his first name, and has put his unusual middle on the map. This wasn't his first time of dropping or changing names …

British-born novelist Plum Sykes has taken this rich, fruity name out of the produce section and put it into the baby name basket. It's more appealing than Apple …

Nameberry 9 by Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain As the year draws to a close, we have a bumper crop of celebrity birth announcements to celebrate. The newest arrivals answer to …

By Abby Sandel, Appelation Mountain Between Kendra and Ciara, it was a busy week in the world of out-there celebrity baby names. Both new arrivals names’ are definitely distinctive …

Spice names are increasingly appealing to the senses of prospective parents; this one, belonging to a precious spice derived from the crocus has a vaguely orange-scented-incense sixties feel …

Presidential names from Kennedy and Lincoln to Reagan and Carter have long appeared on birth certificates, but now, unfortunately, Trump has joined the ranks, having made its debut in the …

Nickname names and cutesy names have been on the rise in recent years as have alternatively spelled words and names featuring the letter Z. This modern invention combines all these …

One of Paul Simon‘s biggest hits was a song titled “You Can Call Me Al.”  But, really, who calls anyone Al anymore? Once upon a time, a century ago …

The figures for the most popular names in the UK in 2011 have just been released by the Office for National Statistics, containing plenty of surprises and interesting tidbits.  For …

The Nameberry 9 by Abby Sandel of Appellation Mountain From Alexander to Alivia, the letter A has dominated baby names in recent years. This past week was different.  Could we …

An ancient British saint's name, of uncertain origin but possibly connected to Peter. He has left a legacy in place names, churches and monuments in Wales, Cornwall and Brittany.

Noel is British, fey, and sophisticated, connoting wit and creativity, much like namesake Noel Coward. Noel has also been a character on Felicity and Pretty Little Liars. Thanks to their …

One of those names that most Americans find just too too tea-sippingly British to consider; its meaning has led to occasional use for Capricorn boys.

Two-syllable place-names are stylish, and this one is attached to a British city noted for its white chalk cliffs, but there are a couple of minuses: associated with …

Like so many names starting with Dar- (e.g. Darcy, Darius, and Darbey) this name feels so suave and aristocratic. British musician Darnell Bristol went by nickname Dee.

The name of a British town on the Thames that hosts a famous regatta. Henley is one of the English baby names soaring in popularity for both boys and girls …

Poppy, unlike most floral names which are sweet and feminine, has a lot of spunk. Long popular throughout the rest of the English-speaking world, Poppy is finally starting to …

Holly ranks just in British Top 50, but it's been out of favor here since the 1970s Era of Nickname Names. Still, the name may be on her way …

Like so many early British saints, little is known of Saint Dogmael except a trail of churches dedicated to him, mainly across south-west Wales, and several village named after …

Dua is one of those names that has been popularized in English speaking countries by a single celebrity: British-Albanian model-singer Dua Lipa. It's simple, modern, appealing, and …

A number of stylish Indian names are making their way to the US mainstream, including wise Rishi. In Hindu mythology, the Rishis are sages and seers; in modern times, Rishi …

One of the rarest Bert names, Engelbert has been used at least since the time of Charlemagne and is the name of several saints. But mostly, it's impossible not …

If you love Puritan virtue names and want to move beyond Hope and Faith and Grace, this is a wonderful choice, both for its meaning and its sound. A rare …

Associated best perhaps with the British broadcaster, natural historian, writer, and conservationist, Sir David Attenborough, this would certainly make a bold choice and big namesake for any baby. Derived from …

Elspeth is one of those names that never quite made it out of the British Isles--particularly Scotland, but possesses a winningly childlike charm. Elspeth was used by Sir Walter …

Ambika is one of the names of the mother goddesses of Hinduism. She is worshipped under other names as well, including Chandi, said to be the power of Ambika, who …

Helena is one of those classic names that just misses making the US Top 1000 girl names for its entire history, falling off for a single year in 1992. Since …

One of those ultimate cool-girl names, played by Keira Knightley in a movie about a supermodel-turned-bounty hunter, but kids might associate it with the game. High profile …

Cleo, one of the few girls' names to boast the cool-yet-lively o ending, is of course short for Cleopatra, the name of one of the most powerful women …

If you love both unique baby names and flower names for girls, Amaryllis might be a perfect choice for you. A showier flower name than Lily, but in the same …

Credit the award-winning single-named British singer for taking the girls’ name Adele from a quiet semi-retirement back into currency. Adele reentered the US Top 1000 popular baby …

Names I would really use for my baby. Vintage, British, English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Celtic, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, German, Latin, Christian, fantasy, fairy, literary, poetic, nature, classic, etc.

Last names for girls are as established as popular favorites Harper, Madison, and Avery, but what about the new choices in this stylish class? If you love gender neutral names …

Place names for people are a category that’s exploded over the past generation. A couple of decades ago, names like Dakota and Chelsea were hot and trendy, while  Paris …

Beadie is a diminutive feminine name with British origins, possibly derived as a nickname for names beginning with the letter 'B' such as Beatrice, Berenice, or Beatrix. It may also …

Wilfred is one of those Old Man Names that still sounds fusty in the US but is fashionable in the UK. It comes with readymade short forms Will, Wilf, or …

Berty is a masculine diminutive form of names like Albert, Bertram, Herbert, or Robert. This affectionate nickname has English origins and conveys a sense of familiarity and warmth. While not …