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Baby Name Fraser: Spirited Scot

April 20, 2022 By appellationmountain 11 Comments

The baby name Fraser feels impeccably, nicely familiar, and a little bit rare. Thanks to Fran for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. FRASER, FRASIER, FRAZER, FRAZIER Regardless of spelling, this name started out as a surname. But it’s not exactly clear where the surname came from, or what it means. It started out […]

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Baby Name Kai: Medieval and Modern

April 6, 2022 By appellationmountain 21 Comments

baby name Kai

The baby name Kai might belong to a medieval knight or a modern surfer. Thanks to Clio for choosing our Baby Name of the Day. THE ROUND TABLE Back in the earliest tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, we find Sir Kay, foster brother to the king. Sometimes he’s brave […]

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Names Containing Nic: Nico, Nicholas, Veronica

February 3, 2022 By appellationmountain 20 Comments

baby names containing NIC

Names containing Nic are a wide and varied bunch. Nicholas and Nicole qualify as classics. They come from a Greek phrase meaning “victory of the people.” Anyone who has ever worn sneakers probably associates the sound with Nike, the goddess of victory. It’s a traditional and triumphant sound. We might not even think of Dominic […]

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Baby Name Marie: Hidden Classic

January 4, 2022 By appellationmountain 31 Comments

baby name Marie

The baby name Marie hits a sweet spot – traditional, stylish, immediately recognized and yet seldom heard. At least, when it comes to a first names. Thanks to Shannon for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. MARY, MARIA, MARIE The baby name Marie belongs to the Mary family. And it’s a heavy hitter. With […]

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Baby Name Kerensa: Romantic Rarity

December 15, 2021 By appellationmountain 30 Comments

baby name Kerensa

The baby name Kerensa combines an intriguing sound with an appealing meaning. Thanks to Clio for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. LOVE The baby name Kerensa comes from the Cornish word for love. Names that mean love are plentiful. There’s Carys, Amy, Esme, and Davina, to list just a few. But Cornish names […]

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Baby Name Conan: Smart and Strong

November 30, 2021 By appellationmountain 9 Comments

baby name Conan

The baby name Conan started out a saintly Irish name, took a turn towards the barbarian, and now might be ready for reconsideration. Thanks to Violet for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. IRISH ROOTS The baby name Conan is Irish. It means little wolf – just like Ronan is little seal and Aidan […]

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Baby Name Angus: Celtic Cool

October 23, 2021 By appellationmountain 21 Comments

baby name Angus

The baby name Angus combines Celtic roots with modern bravado. Thanks to Nessa and Emmeline for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. CELTIC CUPID The Irish god of love and youth, Angus is sometimes referred to as the Celtic Cupid. But this god was more man than cherub, free of wings or arrows. He […]

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Baby Name Aaliyah: 21st Century Sensation

October 12, 2021 By appellationmountain 12 Comments

baby name Aaliyah

The Baby Name Aaliyah combines Arabic roots with a legendary voice. Thanks to Alia for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. AALI and ALI We all recognize Ali as Arabic. The meaning – lofty or sublime – is familiar to many, too. After all, it’s the name Aladdin adopts in the Disney movie. Cassius […]

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Baby Name Charlotte: Polished Classic

September 14, 2021 By appellationmountain 30 Comments

baby name Charlotte

The baby name Charlotte feels traditional, polished, and ever so royal. Thanks to Lem for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. EVERGREEN Way back in 1880, and well into the 1950s, the baby name Charlotte appeared in the US Top 100 or thereabouts nearly ever year. It fit with other evergreen classics, like Elizabeth […]

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Baby Name Cosmo: Worldly and Upbeat

August 19, 2021 By appellationmountain 22 Comments

baby name Cosmo

The baby name Cosmo is out of this world … and completely down to earth, too. Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. COSMOPOLITAN The Greek kosmos originally meant “orderly arrangement.” Sometime around the sixth century BC, ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras used the word to refer to the universe as a […]

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