Baby Name of the Day: Winston

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W by Too Far North via Flickr

He brings to mind a widely-admired statesman, but is it too much name for a child?

Thanks to Sara for suggesting Winston as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Ender

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Supernova Remnant via Flickr

The sci-fi novel is a 20th century classic, but is this one too far out for a son?

Thanks to Alyssa for suggesting the intriguing Ender as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Amoret

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A scarlet letter by Monceau via Flickr

Take one part Juliet, add a dash of popular picks from Amy to Amanda to Amelia and you’ll arrive at this poetic rarity.

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

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Baby Name of the Day: Cedric

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Flag of Wessex; Image via Wikipedia

Innogen became Imogen, and Amabel was whispered down the alley into Annabel.  Today’s choice is yet another name transformed over time.

Liz’s week wraps up with the literary, heroic Cedric as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Neville

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Coat of arms of Hogwarts; Image via Wikipedia

Harry Potter’s classmate Neville Longbottom starts out a bumbler, becomes an object of pity, and eventually grows up to be a hero in his own right.

It’s enough to  make parents consider the underused Neville, and thanks to Liz, he’s our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Hedy

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It’s Liz’s week at Appellation Mountain!

Her first choice is a sturdy German name mixed with a generous helping of Hollywood glam.

Our Baby Name of the Day is the glamorous nickname Hedy.

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Baby Name of the Day: Willow

Willow tree in Magdalene College Garden, Cambr...

Willow tree in Magdalene College Garden, Cambridge; Image via Wikipedia

She’s a nature name gone Hollywood.

Thanks to Nicole for suggesting Willow as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Truman

With Tru and Truely attracting attention for girls, he sounds like a nouveau coinage.  But this surname has a solid history.

Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting Truman as Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Rupert

 

Rupert Bear

Rupert Bear; Image via Wikipedia

 

He’s been worn by princes, saints, and one unmistakable red-headed actor.

Thanks to Fran for suggesting Rupert as Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Wallace

 

Wallace Monument, Stirling, Scotland - stained...

Wallace Monumnet, Stirling, Scotland - Image via Wikipedia

 

Even an Oscar-winning film couldn’t revive this former favorite.  After hibernating for decades, is it time for his reappearance?

Thanks to Emma for suggesting Wallace as Baby Name of the Day.