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Name of the Day: Dorothea

December 21, 2008 By appellationmountain 18 Comments

With the holiday season upon us, today’s choice carries an appropriate meaning. Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Name of the Day: Dorothea.

Poll: Christmas Names

December 20, 2008 By appellationmountain Leave a Comment

We’ll admit it. The holiday is catching us unprepared this year, and now that Clio is eleven weeks, we fear the “new baby” excuse is wearing thin. Oh well. The fact remains that we can’t choose a holiday name for our December 24 and December 25 posts. So we’re polling the audience, Regis. Please vote […]

Starbaby News: Welcome Emery Hope

December 19, 2008 By appellationmountain 11 Comments

Angie Harmon and Jason Sehorn welcomed their third daughter, Emery Hope, yesterday. Reports indicate that mom and baby are doing well. Their older girls are called Finley Faith and Avery Grace, so her middle name is not a shocker. And Emery fits right in with the last-names-first, borrowed-from-the-boys choices Finley and Avery. What strikes us […]

Name of the Day: Stuart

December 14, 2008 By appellationmountain 13 Comments

We’d love to call him a classic primed for revival, but it turns out that this one might be edging towards obscurity. Thanks to Bizzy for suggesting our Name of the Day: Stuart.

Name of the Day: Araminta

December 13, 2008 By appellationmountain 23 Comments

Isabel’s popularity led to the rise of Annabel. Parents who loved Annabel quickly discovered Arabella. Could this choice be the next logical favorite? Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Name of the Day: Araminta.

Name of the Day: Corisande

December 11, 2008 By appellationmountain 15 Comments

Today’s choice is a literary and operatic rarity with interesting Greek roots. Thanks to Sofia for suggesting our Name of the Day: Corisande.

Name of the Day: Trent

December 10, 2008 By appellationmountain Leave a Comment

Today’s choice is either a neglected classic begging for revival or a hopelessly stodgy moniker best left in the past. Thanks to Cat for suggesting our Name of the Day: Frederick.

Name of the Day: Lance

December 6, 2008 By appellationmountain 9 Comments

It’s a hero name, and it fits the emerging trend of one-syllable choices for boys perfectly. And yet, we have our hesitations. Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting our Name of the Day: Lance.

Name of the Day: Bridget

December 5, 2008 By appellationmountain 18 Comments

On the heels of Deirdre, we have another Irish mythological choice – one we expect to gain modestly in the coming years. Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting Bridget as our Name of the Day.

Name of the Day: Trevor

December 4, 2008 By appellationmountain 10 Comments

There’s something vaguely British about today’s choice, even after he’s spent nearly two decades in the US Top 100. Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting our Name of the Day: Trevor.

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