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Baby Name Daisy: Fresh and Cheerful

August 29, 2020 By appellationmountain 11 Comments

baby name Daisy

The baby name Daisy feels fresh and cheerful, but it also has a long history of use as a given name. Thanks to Kristin for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. FLOWER POWER Like Lily and Rose, the baby name Daisy feels familiar on a child, but also immediately brings to mind the flower. […]

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Baby Name Cricket: Upbeat and Natural

August 9, 2020 By appellationmountain 15 Comments

baby name Cricket

The baby name Cricket made headlines when Busy Philips chose it for her daughter in 2013. But is it a crazy, celebrity-only pick, or a rising favorite? Thanks to Grey for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. CRACKLE AND CREAK The baby name Cricket has a great sound. That crisp ‘Cr’ at the top, […]

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Baby Name Frances: Vintage and Refined

August 6, 2020 By appellationmountain 47 Comments

baby name Frances

The baby name Frances feels like a charming antique with a lady-like, refined vibe. Thanks to Kim for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. BREAD AND JAM One famous Frances comes to mind: the badger of Russell and Lillian Hoban’s series of children’s books. She’s strong-willed and imaginative, and her family is close-knit and […]

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Elon Musk and Grimes Welcome a Son Named … WHAT?

May 5, 2020 By appellationmountain 3 Comments

Elon Musk baby name

Just when you thought 2020 couldn’t get any crazier, Elon Musk and Grimes had a baby. And they named their new son … wait for it … X Æ A-12 HOLD UP, REALLY? Well … probably not. I should say that Elon Musk announced his new son’s name on Twitter as X Æ A-12. X […]

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Gloria: Baby Name of the Day

March 26, 2020 By appellationmountain 13 Comments

Gloria: Baby Name of the Day

Gloria peaked in the 1940s. Could it be ready for revival right about now? Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. IN EXCELSIS DEO The -ia ending suggests this name belongs with ancients like Julia and Cecilia. Not so. The Latin phrase “Gloria in Excelsis Deo” translates to “Glory to God […]

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Esther: Baby Name of the Day

January 30, 2020 By appellationmountain 17 Comments

Esther: Baby Name of the Day

Esther brings to mind a legendary queen and a Hollywood legend. Is this early twentieth century favorite ready for revival? Thanks to Fran for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. STAR … OR NOT The most common meaning associated with Esther is star, from the Persian setareh. That’s my go-to meaning, but others have […]

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Sonnet: Baby Name of the Day

January 8, 2020 By appellationmountain 16 Comments

Sonnet: Baby Name of the Day

Sonnet might be that perfect stands-out, fits-in choice. Thanks to Kaela for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. POEM A sonnet is a type of poem, a form with specific rules. There are three major types, and then a bunch that break the rules but still count. The average person might not be able […]

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Favorite Celebrity Baby Names 2019: The Winners!

December 28, 2019 By appellationmountain 1 Comment

Theodore and Violet

Time to announce the winners in the 2019 favorite celebrity baby names contest. The victors in this year’s competition join Margot and Sebastian, the 2018 champs. You’ll note that this contest isn’t about the headline-grabbing choices, the kids called Psalm and Slash Electric, Birdie and Zissou. You can read all about those names here. Instead, […]

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Favorite Celebrity Boy Names 2019: Final Match!

December 23, 2019 By appellationmountain Leave a Comment

Favorite Celebrity Boy Names 2019

We started with eight great boy names, all mainstream(ish) favorites chosen by celebrities for their sons over the past twelve months. Your votes have narrowed it down, from eight to four to just two finalists. And now? It’s time to pick a winner. Last year, Sebastian came out on top. This year? Before we get […]

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Favorite Celebrity Girl Names 2019: Final Match!

December 21, 2019 By appellationmountain 3 Comments

Favorite Celebrity Girl Names 2019

You’ve voted and voted, and now we’re down to just one final contest. This round determines the winner of the Favorite Celebrity Girl Names 2019! Let’s review the SemiFinal results: Nora took a commanding lead over Ruby, earning just over 58% of the vote. That’s not a walloping, but there’s no ambiguity in those results, […]

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