Comments on: Spotlight: Oscar http://appellationmountain.net/2008/02/22/spotlight-oscar/ Where Every Name Has a Story Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:57:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Baby Name of the Day: Henson | Appellation Mountain http://appellationmountain.net/2008/02/22/spotlight-oscar/#comment-26629 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:06:35 +0000 http://appellationmountain.wordpress.com/?p=59#comment-26629 [...] to hear the name and think of anyone else.  Kermit the Frog’s creator, the visionary behind Oscar the Grouch and Big Bird, he’s revered both for his creativity and his kindness.  Unlike many [...]

]]> By: Baby Name of the Day: Nestor | Appellation Mountain http://appellationmountain.net/2008/02/22/spotlight-oscar/#comment-18709 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 07:05:17 +0000 http://appellationmountain.wordpress.com/?p=59#comment-18709 [...] is a non-starter, but Chester is catching on once more.  And Oscar and Hector have some serious style.  Where does that leave this [...]

]]> By: Baby Name of the Day: Edgar « Appellation Mountain http://appellationmountain.net/2008/02/22/spotlight-oscar/#comment-17578 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:03:23 +0000 http://appellationmountain.wordpress.com/?p=59#comment-17578 [...] Edgar remains in steady use.  Along with choices like Hector and Oscar, he succeeds in both English and Spanish, making him a staple for Latino families.  (He ranked #99 [...]

]]> By: Starbaby News: Welcome Felix! « Appellation Mountain http://appellationmountain.net/2008/02/22/spotlight-oscar/#comment-2109 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:33:32 +0000 http://appellationmountain.wordpress.com/?p=59#comment-2109 [...] News: Welcome Felix! 22Oct08 Gillian Anderson, mom to Piper and Oscar, has welcomed her third child – a son called Felix!  We’re a bit late reporting the news, [...]

]]> By: Name of the Day: Hector « Appellation Mountain http://appellationmountain.net/2008/02/22/spotlight-oscar/#comment-1707 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 14:17:43 +0000 http://appellationmountain.wordpress.com/?p=59#comment-1707 [...] the similar Oscar, this one can be viewed as either a stylish literary moniker or a Hispanic heritage choice.  Some [...]

]]> By: appellationmountain http://appellationmountain.net/2008/02/22/spotlight-oscar/#comment-106 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 01:42:54 +0000 http://appellationmountain.wordpress.com/?p=59#comment-106 Thanks so much, Allison! You’re probably right about Oscar, but with fashionable parents choosing Henry, I suspect it’s a one-two punch! Gabriel was 28th in 2006 – quite popular – but Enzo lagged at #737.

]]> By: Allison http://appellationmountain.net/2008/02/22/spotlight-oscar/#comment-103 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:04:08 +0000 http://appellationmountain.wordpress.com/?p=59#comment-103 Irish? Who knew! The only Oscar I have ever known is middle aged and Puerto Rican. I’ll wager the name’s popularity is on the rising along with the Hispanic population in this country. I wonder how Gabriel and Enzo are faring.
My husband balked at every name I suggested but had almost no contributions whatsoever. Then again, after he put “Madison” on the table I did stop asking him entirely.
Love your blog, can’t wait to hear your name choices!

]]> By: appellationmountain http://appellationmountain.net/2008/02/22/spotlight-oscar/#comment-102 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:03:27 +0000 http://appellationmountain.wordpress.com/?p=59#comment-102 What a great name to find hanging on the family tree! I’ll admit I was surprised to discover Oscar’s Celtic roots. I suspect we’d also find a bunch of Oscars on the Upper West Side and other exclusive, fashion-forward enclaves. I’ll have to ask around.

I’m going to run Oscar by my husband, but I suspect he’ll reject it. (So far, this baby had better be a girl, because he’s rejected every boy’s name I’ve suggested – and it is NOT a short list.)

]]> By: coolteamblt http://appellationmountain.net/2008/02/22/spotlight-oscar/#comment-99 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:43:35 +0000 http://appellationmountain.wordpress.com/?p=59#comment-99 I love Oscar! It was one of my great uncle’s names. (I had Oscar Melvin and Orville Edward for great uncles.) My Uncle Oscar was the sweetest old man. I’ve tried to get this name on the list, but the fiance hates it. I think I’ll leave Orville behind, though. *g*

It’s funny, most of the young Oscars I know are Hispanic, and they’re usually named after Oscar de la Hoya. I never thought of it as a Hispanic name, but my fiance does.

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