Posts Tagged ‘August’

Tiny nation Monaco is set to expand their royal family by one. What do you think of Queen Charlene?  Actually, her title will be Princess, just like Prince Albert’s mom, a name you might recognize – the late Grace Kelly.  We’ll have to see if the appellation of the South African swimmer turned serene highness [...]


She’s small but mighty, packing a surprise amount of style into a mere three letters. Thanks to RockingFetal for suggesting Mae as Name of the Day. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This


Fretting that Finn has become too popular?  Still looking for an authentic Celtic choice that wears well in the US? Thanks to Corinne for suggesting one that would fit the bill.  Our Name of the Day is Fergus. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This


If you celebrate Christmas, I hope you had a very merry holiday! In non-jingle bell news this week: For Real Baby Names spotted a little girl called Majestyk Valley.  What do you say ’bout that except For Real Baby Names spotted a little girl called Majestyk Valley; In Arizona, For Real spotted a few surprising choices [...]


How can it possibly be August?  Of 2009!? As I marvel at the date on the calendar, why don’t you hop in the wayback machine to 2008 when August was Name of the Day?  It’s still one of my favorites for a boy. Here in my RL, I’ve got a few new babies to report: [...]


The big news from the week was the birth of the SJP/Matthew Broderick twins.  Elisabeth at You Can’t Call It “It” pegged Marion Loretta and Tabitha as Mid-Century Modern – and rightly pointed out that many recent Names of the Day suggested by AppMtn readers are in the same mode.  The trends, they are a-changin’ [...]


With just hours left in 2008, here are the official ApMtn baby name predictions for 2009. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This


It’s summer in the city and while we’re enjoying cooler-than-normal temperatures, it’s impossible to ignore the month on the calendar. Thanks to Arthur for suggesting August for today’s Name of the Day. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This


Summer Names

26May08

Memorial Day weekend officially kicks off the start of the summertime here in the US, and if you’re expecting a special delivery in the next dozen weeks, perhaps you’re dreaming of a name that celebrates the season. The choices are plentiful for girls, but we’ve discovered a few options for boys, too.  Read on for [...]


Getting to Gus

31Jan08

Once upon a time, Gus was a name bestowed with some frequency on newborn baby boys. From 1880 to 1900, it hovered between 122 and 199. It was no John, or even Robert, but still common enough that you might have a Gus on your family tree, hanging out with Great Aunt Esther and your [...]