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Name of the Day: Sylvia

September 6, 2008 By appellationmountain 42 Comments

Looking for a subtle nature name that’s been worn by a saint and a queen, with mythological and literary associations, too? Today’s Name of the Day fulfills each and every requirement. Thanks to Kim and Another for suggesting Sylvia.

Name of the Day: Marisa

August 31, 2008 By appellationmountain 7 Comments

She’s pretty, she’s dainty and she’s a little bit misunderstood. Thanks to Laura for suggesting her darling daughter’s moniker as today’s Name of the Day: Marisa.

Name of the Day: Zephyr

August 30, 2008 By appellationmountain 12 Comments

Our first reaction when Unknown suggested this one? No way! It’s a car, a train, the Greek God of the wind. But then we remembered that he’s also a saint, and all of a sudden today’s Name of the Day started to sound almost wearable: the zippy, zany Zephyr.

Name of the Day: Wilhelmina

August 29, 2008 By appellationmountain 15 Comments

Some names just scream regal. Today’s choice has been worn by queens aplenty and sounds quite lofty – maybe too lofty for a child. But when you consider all the darling diminutives associated with this mouthful of a moniker, the list may make you say, “Hmmm … maybe it could work for a daughter.” Thanks […]

Name of the Day: Garrett

August 28, 2008 By appellationmountain 12 Comments

If you’re searching for a name with a certain cowboy cool, but recognize that Buck and Blade are best reserved for the livestock, here’s one to consider. Thanks to Another for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Garrett.

Name of the Day: Xanthe

August 26, 2008 By appellationmountain 31 Comments

It’s a mythological moniker that’s rarely heard in the US – or anywhere, for that matter. Thanks to Laney McDonald for suggesting today’s intriguing Name of the Day: Xanthe.

Starbaby News: Meet Kingston’s Little Brother, Zuma

August 22, 2008 By appellationmountain Leave a Comment

That’s right – Zuma! Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale have welcomed their second son, Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale. Word is that everyone is doing fine. Thanks to Kim for breaking the news on our post about Matt Damon’s new daughter, Gia. As Lola speculated, they are confirming that Nesta honors Bob Marley. Whether Zuma honors […]

Starbaby News: Please Welcome Gia Zavala

August 21, 2008 By appellationmountain 16 Comments

Matt Damon and his wife Luciana welcomed their new daughter, Gia Zavala, yesterday. Mom and baby are both doing well. Thanks to Another for the news alert! Gia joins big sister Isabella, as well as Alexia, Luciana’s daughter from a prior marriage. No word yet on the thinking behind the name. It’s less conventional than […]

Name of the Day: Liesel

August 21, 2008 By appellationmountain 29 Comments

When does a diminutive form of a classic appellation gain enough stature to stand on her own? It’s a tricky question, but we feel confident that this one passes the test. Thanks to Natalie for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Liesel.

Name of the Day: Bruce

August 20, 2008 By appellationmountain 21 Comments

Been to the movies lately? If so, maybe you’ve seen Christian Bale as Batman in the box-office-record- shattering release The Dark Knight. Bale shares something in common with the seldom seen star of the movie considered summer’s first ever blockbuster, Steven Spielberg’s Jaws. Stumped? Thanks to Lola for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Bruce.