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Esmeralda: Baby Name of the Day

December 1, 2014 By appellationmountain 4 Comments

Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling didn’t release their daughter’s name for weeks, but it was worth the wait! Celebrity Baby Name Week 2014 kicks off with Esmeralda as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Bianca: Baby Name of the Day

September 4, 2014 By appellationmountain 4 Comments

Shakespeare used this name twice.  Throw in a medieval queen or two, and it is quite the storied appellation. Thanks to Virginia for suggesting Bianca as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Rufus: Baby Name of the Day

July 28, 2014 By appellationmountain 27 Comments

This post was originally published on January 11, 2009.  It was substantially revised and reposted on July 28, 2014. He’s an ancient appellation with plenty of indie cred. Our Baby Name of the Day is the red-headed Rufus.

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Baby Name Flynn: Handsome and Daring

November 11, 2013 By appellationmountain 20 Comments

baby name Flynn

The baby name Flynn combines Irish roots with pop culture associations that make it feel quite dashing. Thanks to Corinne for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. FOLLOWING FINN One reason the baby name Flynn entered the US Top 1000 in 2011? We’re living in the age of Finn. It’s tough to nail down […]

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Flora: Baby Name of the Day

September 23, 2013 By appellationmountain 18 Comments

Editor’s note: This post was originally published on October 9, 2008.  It was substantially revised and re-published on September 23, 2013. It’s a garden of girls out there.  Lily ranks in the Top 20, with Jasmine and Violet not far behind.  Toss in variant spellings and elaborations, plus other botanical possibilities like Hazel and Ivy, Poppy and Willow, and it’s […]

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Rafiq: Baby Name of the Day

September 9, 2013 By appellationmountain 6 Comments

He’s an upbeat import with an engaging sound. Jasmin’s week begins with Rafiq as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Colette: Baby Name of the Day

April 2, 2011 By appellationmountain 29 Comments

She’s saintly, literary, and on trend. Best of all, she’s been out of the US rankings for three decades. Colette is a special Saturday Name of the Day for expectant mom Laura.

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Baby Name of the Day: Humphrey

March 24, 2011 By appellationmountain 21 Comments

From a ninth century monk to a 21st century television show, with pit stops in Hollywood and the White House, this name has history aplenty. Thanks to Paul for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day: Humphrey.

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Baby Name of the Day: Perdita

January 12, 2011 By appellationmountain 20 Comments

She’s a literary invention famously worn by a noble dog. Thanks to Fran for suggesting Perdita as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Sullivan

January 3, 2011 By appellationmountain 32 Comments

There’s something tremendously upbeat about this Irish surname. Thanks to Kelly for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day: Sullivan.

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