There’s nothing more inspiring than a fresh start, whether it’s a massive closet purge or the dawn of another day. And a couple weeks into this new decade, we’re feeling motivated to put the past behind us and do more of what brings us joy. No matter what your resolutions are, we can all find […]
New Year Name News
It’s the tenth day of 2020 and there’s already been plenty of baby name news! Starting us off was the story of the set of twins in Indiana born in different decades. Born 30 minutes apart, Joslyn and Jaxon Tello weren’t expected to arrive until February. But they shocked their parents with an early arrival […]
Best of… Vintage Baby Names from 1920
Welcome to the new roaring twenties! We are now 100 years from the time of the flapper, The Great Gatsby, and Prohibition, as well as 100 years from some gorgeous names that are ready for a revival! The “100 year rule” in baby naming tells us that the freshest sounding names for 2020 babies will […]
Our Top Posts of 2019… and our personal favorites
Happy NYE, friends! As 2019 comes to a close, we’re feeling proud of and humbled by what we’ve started here this year. And we’re excited about the year ahead! Sometimes it’s a mystery to us which posts get traction and which ones seem to fizzle away like the bubbles in a glass of champagne. So […]
Name Spotlight: Caroline
Name: Caroline Meaning: “free man” Origin: French Current Popularity: #55 One of our personal favorites, the name Caroline is a perennial classic. It is currently ranked at 55 for the second year in a row and is consistently in the top 100. Nickname Potential: Caddie, Carrie, Care, Cara, Carly, Caro, Lina, Ro Associations: Ever since […]
Best of… Winter Baby Names
Snow and holidays and arctic chill are all hallmarks of the winter, as are hot drinks, warm blankets, and cozy fires. While winter isn’t for everyone, those of us who love it really love it. In the northern hemisphere, the winter solstice (and shortest day of the year) is this weekend, December 21. What better […]
End-of-Year Name News Roundup
The year 2019 is winding down so it’s time not only for end-of-year lists but end-of-decade lists! First up in our name news roundup, Mental Floss breaks down the most popular baby names of the decade. The list is honestly pretty unsurprising. Many of the top baby names of 2019, like Emma, Sophia, Noah, Liam, […]
POLL: Annabelle vs. Annalise
In our Name vs. Name posts, we take two similar names, break them down, and then vote for our favorite and ask YOU to do the same. Today’s matchup is a battle of the “Annas,” with Annabelle and Annalise as our two stunning contenders. Name 1: Annabelle Origin: French Meaning: “loving” Pronunciation: anna-bell Nicknames: Ann, […]
Talking Points: Watchmen Edition
HBO’s Watchmen has slowly become both a ratings hit and a critical darling since it premiered on HBO 8 weeks ago. During its run thus far, it has shown remarkable care in its characterization, plotting, and treatment of the heavy issues at its center. This care is shown down to its smallest details: a blurry […]
Modern Action Hero Names
When we think of modern-day action heroes, we think immediately of James Bond, Furiosa, Jack Reacher, Ellen Ripley, Sarah Conner, and Snake Plissken. They’re cool—in attitude and under pressure—tough as nails, brave, and capable of almost inhuman physical feats. We know what makes them great action heroes. But what makes a great modern action hero […]