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Name of the Day: Tryon

May 21, 2009 By appellationmountain 16 Comments

He’s a familiar surname that might just substitute for the dated Tyrone, the wildly popular Tyler and maybe a few other popular picks, too. Thanks to Summer for suggesting Tryon as Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Micaela

May 6, 2009 By appellationmountain 10 Comments

She’s the lovely, classic and underused feminine form of an enduring appellation – and a super-trendy choice heard everywhere. Thanks to Helke for suggesting Micaela as Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Joan

May 4, 2009 By appellationmountain 14 Comments

Plain Jane is back in fashion, but what about this spin on a feminine form of John? Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting Joan as Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Eliza

April 30, 2009 By appellationmountain 12 Comments

There’s Zoe and Zara, Zelda and Zahara, even Zenobia and Zuleika. Z names have an undeniable appeal. But if your tastes lean more towards the classic, you can still have your z. Thanks to Inbal for suggesting Eliza as Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Cynthia

April 27, 2009 By appellationmountain 9 Comments

She’s a sophisticated epithet for a moon goddess, but ever since the 1970s, this name is more likely to conjure up The Brady Bunch. Thanks to Toni for suggesting Cynthia as Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Saffron

April 26, 2009 By appellationmountain 9 Comments

Is Violet too tame for your tastes? Want something a bit more daring than Scarlett? Thanks to Laura for suggesting one that might just be perfect. Our Name of the Day is Saffron.

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Name of the Day: Hosea

March 12, 2009 By appellationmountain 8 Comments

He’s a minor Old Testament prophet and a major force in the kitchen. Thanks to Christina for suggesting Hosea as Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Niles

January 15, 2009 By appellationmountain 9 Comments

On television, he was Frasier Crane’s fastidious brother. And he’s just one letter removed from the white hot Miles. Thanks to Allison and Cat for suggesting our Name of the Day: Niles.

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Baby Name of the Day: January

December 31, 2008 By appellationmountain 21 Comments

Editor’s note: This post was originally published on December 31, 2008 and was revised and republished on January 2, 2012. She’s an Emmy-nominated actress with a name inspired by a bestselling novel. Today’s Name of the Day is the forward looking January.

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Name of the Day: Gordon

December 30, 2008 By appellationmountain 10 Comments

Today’s choice is as Scottish as the thistle. Thanks to Bek for suggesting our Name of the Day: Gordon.

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