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… names Cassius, Cassian, Caspian, Casper, Castiel, Casper Musical hero names Axl, Bowie, Dylan, Hendrix, Jagger, Marley, Lennon, Ziggy, Zeppelin S-ending surnames Ames, Brooks, Banks, Briggs, Hayes, Jones, Oaks, Riggs …

This is a compilation list I put together of all the boy names that I like

… prefer it be known by its indigenous name, Denali. McCartney – We’ve heard Lennon, Hendrix, Marley, Bowie. No surprise that some babies are sharing their name with the equally legendary …

A list of names that I think are absolutely adorable on boy dogs. A lot of these work for girls as well.

… activist tutu and parents in Kingston favor Kymani, the name of a son of Bob Marley, along with place-name Kingston. And then there are those names whose popularity can …

… linkType"=>"Entry"}} Unique Hero Names for Dogs Beloved heroes inspire top dog names such as Marley and Kobe. Uncommon hero names for dogs include those of modern famous figures, such …

Many marvelous monikers making mellifluous matronymics (or patronymics...or any a name honoring anyone else, or anything else).

… we called it “renegade” in one of our earlier books), but now a certified Carly–Marley-sister name.  Strictly male until the early 1990s—ranking as high as 164 for …

The bright and preppy successor to Taylor, Saylor is gender neutral but far more popular for girls. Here are some alternatives!

… middle name as well.” Marlena Elizabeth, sister of Kinga Maria, Ingrid Faustina and Ivette Katherine “Marley is named in homor of her grandmother Margot and her great-grandmother Helena.” Mayvrie …

… Vanessa Paradis & Johnny Depp, Bridget Moynahan & Tom Brady, Julie Bowen, Nancy Grace, Lauryn Hill & Rohan Marley JOSEPH — Tracy Lords, Cathy Moriarity SAMUEL — Naomi Watts & Liev Schreiber, Jack Black, Elizabeth Vargas …

… of their offspring: AlaiaAtticusAvisFinley Rae MartineauIrelandJamison LeonKahleaVance Alexander Legendary Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob (Robert Nesta) Marley had a convoluted family tree, with some eleven children, including Cedella (named for Marley …

… In the end, we found a name we both agreed on and were proud of: Marley, meaning meadow near a lake. Less than two years later, we repeated the process …

… Reo/Rio Rex Rocco Rollo Tor Tully Uri Viggo West Wiley/Wylie Will Zev UNI Ali Ari Bailey Bay Brett Bryn Casey Darcy Harley Marley Nico Riley Rory Sasha Toby

… strong weed”. So. Kudos in college for her, I guess. We named our middle child Marley, again much to the disdain of my mother and the amusement of my siblings …

By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain Reality television has become a real influence in baby naming. And why not? Hollywood A-listers like Hugh Grant and Owen Wilson might hesitate to …

By Clare Bristow This week’s news includes statistics from England, Wales and Israel, names inspired by musicians, title names, and boats. Top names in England and Wales If you …

Literary Hadley smooshes together the sounds of Hailey and Addie to arrive at something interesting, historic, and elegant. Here are some alternatives!

Popular or familiar names that are unisex and lean masculine or feminine at similar rates. Taken from advanced search.

by Pamela Redmond Satran and Linda Rosenkrantz Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have reportedly named their newborn daughter North,  and less than 24 hours after the announcement, all directional jokes …

Unisex names have been around forever, back to the era when Alice, Anne, Emma and Esmé were boys’ names that morphed over to the girls’ side, and Douglas and Clarence …

A safe-harbor name with positive connotations, Haven appeals to a wide range of parents. Here are some alternatives!

By CaraMichelle The January baby names of the stars include several high-profile highlights: Marissa Mayer, president and CEO of Yahoo!, gave her twin girls the lovely and exotic names …

A list of names that I think are absolutely adorable on girl dogs. A lot of these work for boys as well.

A list of names I wish were used more in novels. This will be a mix of traditional, timeless, old fashioned, unusual, and varied cultures.

Hailey is the most popular of all her spelling variants (Hayley, Hayleigh, Haylee), ranking 80th in the US. Here are some alternatives!

By now we’ve all heard about the most popular baby names of 2014, but what about the top names of 2015 and next year and beyond? How can the …

African baby names come from the more than a thousand languages spoken natively in Africa–Nigeria alone has over 500! That makes Africa a treasure trove for unique and lyrical …

A classic nickname, originally from Mary, Molly has been a staple in American names for years. Here are some alternatives!

A nature-plus name with all the charm of Annie Oakley, Oakley is due to be a 2020's hit. Here are some alternatives!

It’s a common name-nerd conundrum — wanting a name that’s stylish and familiar yet under the radar. We hear this request all the time. This extends beyond baby …

Watch out, Berries–today’s guest blogger, Claire Shefchik, has plenty of bones to pick! Since the age of six, I’ve loved names.  Back then, whenever I renamed myself …

Modern and trendy, Wrenley is on the rise. If you want a similar name, here are some great alternatives!

Aquarius names reflect the sign’s connections to air and water. Aquarius is the last of the three air signs but is represented by a water carrier, so either meaning …

Attitude names are cool baby names that project sass, spunk, and confidence. These cool-kid qualities may be appealing for any gender and are increasingly desirable for parents. Attitude names …

singing radiohead at the top of our lungs // with the boombox blaring as we're falling in love // singing, "here's to never growing up"

Today is officially Soap Opera Day (woo hoo!) and though this isn’t as big of a deal in the baby name world as it once was, with a lot …

Preppy Parker is one the best and most popular gender neutral names ending with "-er". Here are some alternatives!

Names will be saved as both male and female so they aren't associated with one over the other.

Naming a dog and naming a baby, while similar in some respects, are two totally different tasks. We have different requirements for our pet names and our baby names. Children …

By Kelly McDonald The shortest month of the year has arrived, and with it some of the most interesting occasions on the calendar. From Valentine’s Day names to the …

Everything from super popular names like Mason and Avery to uncommon names like Langley and Corbett. This is a list of last names flipped over to the first name slot.

My current unfiltered favourite names for boys and girls. Will be updated as I go.

In perusing the baby name news of the week, Abby Sandel of Appellation Mountain documents the latest developments in the trend for retro baby names. We all know that names …

By Tiana Putric Some describe extreme athletes as careless, reckless, and dangerous because their passion-driven sports expose them to unimaginable risks; others characterize them as being born with a …

Nameberry 9 by Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain Names like Katniss and Rainbow grab headlines.  Will anyone really name their daughter after the Hunger Games heroine?  Will Holly Madison’s little …

Female cat names that start with M currently in the Top 100 cat names include Mia, Molly, Millie, Maggie, Mochi, Minnie, Missy, Mittens, Misty, Mimi, Midnight, Mila, Maya, Mama, and …

An interesting mix of names is highlighted in the Nameberry 9 this week by Appellation Mountain ‘s Abby Sandel, drawn from the Grammys, new starbabies, and the pages of Charles …