Baby Name of the Day: Margot

Margot Fonteyn in Ashton's Ondine, whose title...

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She’s a medieval short form derived from a name made famous by a fourth century saint – and yet, she sounds completely at home in the 21st century.

Thanks to Heather for suggesting Margot as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Greta

Greta Garbo in The Joyless Street. Alexander B...

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She’s a Hollywood legend, but parents have mostly left her alone.

Thanks to Abbey for suggesting a choice that has long intrigued me.  Our Baby Name of the Day is Greta.

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Baby Name of the Day: Coco

Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel

Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel; Image via Wikipedia

Every year I take back the reigns during my birthday week and choose a few of the names to profile here at AppMtn.  As it happens, my first pick was also suggested by Nicole.

Today’s name of the day is Coco.

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Baby Name of the Day: Polly

Polly (song)

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Nameberry called her freckle-faced, but she’s picked up an edge in recent years.

Thanks to Claire for suggesting Polly as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Eliza

A My Fair Lady movie poster, in which Bell's w...

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She’s the stylish short form of Elizabeth worn by the unforgettable Audrey Hepburn.

Thanks to Lemon for suggesting Eliza as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Zarek

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Xander and Xavier are hot names these days, so today’s choice could fit right in.

Thanks to Adrian for suggesting Zarek as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Fritz

Fritz the Cat

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Frederick is a classic that shows signs of revival.  Would this nickname form stand on his own?

Thanks to Emily of All In the Name for suggesting Fritz as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Betty

139/365 To thine own self B true

139/365 To thine own self B true by Myki Roventine via Flickr

She’s gone full circle, from buxom pin-up girl to grey-haired granny, and back again to the nursery.

Thanks to Claire for suggesting Betty as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Indie

INDIE

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It’s a versatile nickname, likely to bring to mind a fictional daredevil archeologist.

Thanks to Carrie for suggesting her daughter Ingrid’s nickname.  Our Baby Name of the Day is Indie.

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Baby Name of the Day: Miette

Fancy Cupcake Collage

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You might call your daughter Cupcake, but odds are there is something far more formal on her birth certificate.  But what if your first language isn’t English, and you just plain like the way Cupcake sounds for your daughter born in Borneo or Bahrain or Brussels?

Thanks to Emiley for suggesting an option that might prompt the same response from a French-speaking parent.  Our Baby Name of the Day is Miette.

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