http://appellationmountain.net/2009/09/29/name-of-the-day-flynn/ Where Every Name Has a Story Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:32:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://appellationmountain.net/2009/09/29/name-of-the-day-flynn/#comment-29278 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:03:58 +0000 http://appellationmountain.net/?p=3303#comment-29278 [...] has the same sweet simplicity as Nell or Ann.  On the other hand, with short names like Finn and Flynn on the rise for boys, parents are considering choices like Penn or perhaps even [...]

]]> http://appellationmountain.net/2009/09/29/name-of-the-day-flynn/#comment-27822 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:51:44 +0000 http://appellationmountain.net/?p=3303#comment-27822 [...] The beach is a holiday destination, while the beech tree is known for its wood.  Dash, Cash, Flynn, Beech … in the company of other modern choices, I think it [...]

]]> http://appellationmountain.net/2009/09/29/name-of-the-day-flynn/#comment-27746 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:03:15 +0000 http://appellationmountain.net/?p=3303#comment-27746 [...] gains, led by Finn and Colt.  Other names have been thrown into the mix, too, like Case/Kase and Flynn.  Let’s call it a definite trend to watch – even if we’re still happy to name [...]

]]> http://appellationmountain.net/2009/09/29/name-of-the-day-flynn/#comment-25855 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 07:15:16 +0000 http://appellationmountain.net/?p=3303#comment-25855 [...] in a ballgown, while Rory feels rough and tumble.  Hesitant to use Rory for a daughter?  Errol Flynndid, back in the 1950s, as did 1990s television favorite The Gilmore Girls, where Rory was a [...]

]]> http://appellationmountain.net/2009/09/29/name-of-the-day-flynn/#comment-21640 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:06:17 +0000 http://appellationmountain.net/?p=3303#comment-21640 [...] single-syllable names for boys continue to gain momentum – think of Flynn, Cade, Gage, and [...]

]]> http://appellationmountain.net/2009/09/29/name-of-the-day-flynn/#comment-20678 Sun, 08 May 2011 14:02:43 +0000 http://appellationmountain.net/?p=3303#comment-20678 [...] with a name that is only vaguely related to the namesake’s moniker.  Apparently starbaby Flynn was inspired by Orlando Bloom’s grandmother, Evelyn – you can watch a video clip of his [...]

]]> http://appellationmountain.net/2009/09/29/name-of-the-day-flynn/#comment-17460 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 04:00:51 +0000 http://appellationmountain.net/?p=3303#comment-17460 [...] Starbaby News: Welcome Flynn Posted on January 18, 2011 by appellationmountain| Leave a comment After much delay, we have confirmation! Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr are the proud parents of baby Flynn. [...]

]]> http://appellationmountain.net/2009/09/29/name-of-the-day-flynn/#comment-17407 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:20:28 +0000 http://appellationmountain.net/?p=3303#comment-17407 [...] back to Finn – Nameberry mentioned Flynn in their 12 Best Disney Names list.  One of the comments mentioned that Disney has been using [...]

]]> http://appellationmountain.net/2009/09/29/name-of-the-day-flynn/#comment-7339 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:34:20 +0000 http://appellationmountain.net/?p=3303#comment-7339 Haha, yes, that would be interesting! I think that the city sort of grew into the name, since it [I think] started off as a mine found by some guy who liked the book. It had to have been officially adopted at some point.

]]> http://appellationmountain.net/2009/09/29/name-of-the-day-flynn/#comment-7262 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:08:03 +0000 http://appellationmountain.net/?p=3303#comment-7262 Now that is a fabulous factoid, Charlotte! Josiah Flintabbatey Flonatin … I’d love to see the official minutes where the powers that be adopted Flin Flon as a city name!

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