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Name of the Day: Paulina

July 18, 2008 By appellationmountain 7 Comments

For well over a century, Paul was a staple for baby boys born in the US. In fact, he’s quite common the world over. But the most common feminization, Paula, sounds rather dated in 2008. And so we turn our attention to the Italianate version: Paulina. Thanks to Another for suggesting today’s Name of the […]

Name of the Day: Ira

July 17, 2008 By appellationmountain 12 Comments

Depending on your age and interests, the letters I-R-A might signify a retirement account, the Irish Republican Army or a Colombian punk band. But it’s also a boy’s name, and one that’s seldom heard in the US circa 2008. Thanks to Katharine for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Ira.

Name of the Day: Etienne

July 15, 2008 By appellationmountain 30 Comments

The ApMtn team took a field trip to Montreal a few weeks back, and expected to return with lists of franglais-flavored baby names. As it turned out, most names were simply French. Or English. But we did find ourselves appreciating the assistance of our oh-so charmant concierge. And so we’ve decided to use his appellation […]

Elsewhere Online: Dixon Willoughby

July 13, 2008 By appellationmountain 5 Comments

What would you do for a $100 gas card? A pair of parents in Florida agreed to name their baby-to-be Dixon Willoughby, after the radio morning show hosts that posed the question. The baby isn’t due until late December, and the parents have to offer up a copy of the birth certificate before they get […]

Starbaby News: The Brangelina Twins Arrive

July 13, 2008 By appellationmountain 21 Comments

The most anticipated celeb birth of the summer happened last night in France. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt welcomed a son and a daughter – Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline. Word is that mom and babies are doing well. We must say, the Jolie-Pitts are officially post-style in terms of baby naming. Their children’s names […]

Starbaby News: Welcome to the World, Levi

July 8, 2008 By appellationmountain 8 Comments

Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves welcomed their son Levi Alves McConaughey on Monday, July 7. In a statement, the new dad said that everyone is “tired and elated” and very happy. By happy coincidence, Levi is our Name of the Day for tomorrow so check back for more in the morning.

Starbaby News: Nicole Kidman Names Daughter Sunday Rose

July 8, 2008 By appellationmountain 11 Comments

It’s been a big summer for the color pink. We’ve already welcomed Stella and Honor, and yesterday, Miss Sunday Rose Kidman Urban arrived to proud parents Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban. We find this an absolutely fabulous choice of a name for a daughter. It’s modern and unexpected, but as we mentioned in our post […]

Name of the Day: Jemima

July 8, 2008 By appellationmountain 8 Comments

Thanks to Lola for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Jemima. This lovely Biblical appellation means dove, but for most Americans, all that comes to mind are pancakes. Can Jemima ever move off the breakfast table and back onto baby girls?

Name of the Day: Marco

July 7, 2008 By appellationmountain 3 Comments

You might be wild about Harry, but we’re mad about Marco. Today’s Name of the Day goes out with an early Happy Birthday to M.M.

Name of the Day: Clarence

July 3, 2008 By appellationmountain 16 Comments

This is one of those suggestions that we almost dismissed. Too fusty, we thought. Hopelessly out of style. But after a moment’s reflection, we found much to love in today’s Name of the Day: Clarence. Thanks to Lola for opening our eyes.