Skip to main content

Our Inspiration

We are obsessed. We've spent every free minute of the last four months on Mom and the Pie. We learned how to set up a youtube channel because Sunny Lenarduzzi is the best! We discovered tools for creation like Canva (amazing) and when we felt like we had NO IDEA what we were doing, we'd get a lovely reply to our comment from a fabulous namer like SJ Strum.


We are finding inspiration in so many places. #Babynames on Pinterest? Don't even get us started! We created 30 Unique Names for Girls by collecting names that were new to us. There are at least 20 namers on instagram, including namespottings, who frequently has us laughing out loud.

Did you know Baby Name Monday was a thing? You’re welcome. You don't have to be expecting to enjoy a weekly themed video such as Earthy Baby Names, Unisex Baby Names or Baby Names Inspired by Color every Monday from a variety of enjoyable youtubers.

In the time since we started Mom and the Pie the SSA released their Top Baby Names of 2017 and we made an accurate prediction with Liam. Also in this time a royal baby was born and we anxiously awaited his name. We've discovered naming trends, as some of our most watched videos are Unisex Baby Names and One-Syllable Baby Names (Our girl's edition featuring the Kardashian name True came out before she was born) We've been inspired in so many ways and motivated to continue because we are enjoying every minute of it.

We recently came across the name Laylia. It was new. It was sweet. Had we heard it before? No. Were we sure how to pronounce it? Not really. But we designed media for it and the crowd went wild. Is it the most clever and unique name we've ever seen? No. But it was the finding of it that was such a thrill.

We are finding inspiration in the naming community! 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Embracing Virtue and Trend: The Rise of Socially Inspired Baby Names

Choosing the perfect name for your bundle of joy is a momentous task that requires careful consideration. While some parents opt for traditional names passed down through generations, others seek unique and meaningful monikers that reflect the values they hold dear.  In recent years, a fascinating trend has emerged, blending virtue, gender neutrality, and socially inspired elements to create a new wave of trendy and impactful names. Let's explore the exciting world of baby names that make a powerful statement and radiate positivity. Gender-Neutral Names with Impact In today's world, gender neutrality is gaining momentum, breaking free from traditional norms and allowing children to define their own identities. Names like Legend and Rise are prime examples of this movement. They transcend traditional gender boundaries and empower children to become the heroes of their own stories. These names are both bold and inspirational, symbolizing strength, resilience, and a determinatio...
7 comments
Read more

Boozy Baby Names: Cheers to Some Spirited Choices

  With craft beers, whisky flights and rosé all the rage these days, we (well Mom) had to wonder... are there any boozy baby names that could actually work?  The Pie was  not  in on this post (she's 13). I started thinking about the idea of liquor inspired names as I pondered the popularity of Porter. It's a boy's name on the rise, and I just kept seeing and hearing it  everywhere  and wondered, why? The connection I kept making was to Porter, a style of beer. That might just be my background in the bar biz, as the name actually originates from an English and Scottish surname, it's an occupational name meaning "gatekeeper" or "doorkeeper." In other languages Porter translates to a person who carries the load, or transfers objects for others. Porter beer was developed in London and is a dark variety from brown malt. It's name derived from the popularity it had with Porters. In fact, I found that the story of Stout and Porter comes from the fact th...
Post a Comment
Read more

Name Watch 2020: Names for Boys that End with -s

Boy's names that end in the letter "s" are everywhere!  At least it seems that way. Of course with James being perhaps the most popular boy's name of all time, you'd think that -s enders would be all over the charts. Not exactly. There's Lucas of course, coming in at #8 in 2018, but then you have to go all the way to #49 and classic Thomas before you see another boy's name that ends in -s.  So why then, does it feel like we are seeing them everywhere? We are seeing these -s ending names  trend into a few categories. Nature Names An earthy vibe is something we've long seen in naming, yet don't tend to find in the Top 100. Last year we predicted that we'd see some on the rise, yet these boho names still don't top the charts. Perhaps these -s ending nature names will move on up this year. Rivers Woods Brooks Parks Moss Waters Skies Banks Fields Surnames Last names first is a favorite of ours, and many of the names we...
1 comment
Read more