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Baby Name Aladar: Brave and Determined

January 4, 2023 By appellationmountain 5 Comments

baby name Aladar

The baby name Aladar combines Hungarian heritage with a Disney link. Thanks to Diana for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. HUNGARIAN HERITAGE CHOICE Landlocked in Central Europe, Hungary is the kind of place we all recognize, but probably haven’t visited. The language, also known as Magyar, is unlike most others in Europe. It […]

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Danish Baby Names: Aksel, Ida, Storm

January 1, 2023 By appellationmountain 4 Comments

Danish baby names

Danish baby names range from the very familiar to the utterly unexpected. As of 2021, Denmark’s #1 names were Alma and Oscar – both known names in the US, if not exactly chart-toppers. Let’s look at the Top 50 Danish baby names for boys and girls. And then, let’s look most closely at the choices […]

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Baby Name Sullivan: Trustworthy and Warm

November 8, 2022 By appellationmountain 32 Comments

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The baby name Sullivan mixes upbeat Irish energy with plenty of stylish sound. Thanks to Kelly for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. LITTLE DARK-EYED ONE The baby name Sullivan started out as an Irish surname. But it comes from a given name – Suileabhain. The first syllable means eye; the middle is dark; […]

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Baby Name Giselle: Graceful and Romantic

November 2, 2022 By appellationmountain 21 Comments

baby name Giselle

The baby name Giselle combines French style with Disney princess bona fides – and yet, it remains just a little outside of the mainstream. Thanks to Danielle for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. PLEDGE The baby name Giselle sounds French – and it is! But it originally comes from the Germanic word gisil – […]

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Baby Name Malcolm: Forthright and Capable

July 19, 2022 By appellationmountain 22 Comments

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We The baby name Malcolm qualifies as a quiet classic for a son. Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SCOTTISH KINGS The baby name Malcolm qualifies as a Scottish heritage choice. It comes from Mael Colium, follower or disciple of Saint Columba. Columba is credited with converting Scotland to Christianity. […]

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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: Cross-Cultural Star

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

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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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