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Girl Names

Brilliant Gemstone Baby Names Guaranteed to Sparkle

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Baby Names That Mean Numbers: Cool Una, Strong Sia

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Rare Nature Baby Names: Mighty Oak, Retro Ginger, Stunning Cassia

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Names in the News 11.1.26: Sparkle, Popularity & More

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Naming a Brother for Charlotte and Evelyn: Something We Both Love

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Baby Name of the Day Velvet: Luxe Meets Dreamy

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Whether you’re naming a baby, or just all about names, you’ve come to the right place! Appellation Mountain is a haven for lovers of obscure gems and enduring classics alike.

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Targeted Compromise Needed for Authentic Irish Boy Names

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Love the Name, Worried About a Namesake Issue

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Name Esme’s Sister: Choosing a Beautiful, Refined, and Unexpected Name

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In Praise of Boring Baby Names

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Steve’s Principle: Call People What They Want to Be Called

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12 Surprising Ways to Honor Loved Ones with Baby Names

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Classic Baby Names: 7 Reasons to Choose a Traditional Name

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Avoid Family Names: 8 Reasons to Start Fresh

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Choosing Your Child’s Last Name: How to Compromise

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