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Baby Name of the Day: Muriel

April 15, 2010 By appellationmountain 20 Comments

She’s an antique Irish choice that just might be ready for a comeback. Thanks to JNE for suggesting Muriel as Baby Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Abbán

January 13, 2010 By appellationmountain Leave a Comment

He’s been worn by a handful of Irish saints, but has never caught on in the US. Thanks to Corinne for suggesting Abbán as Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Ciarán

January 7, 2010 By appellationmountain 24 Comments

Even in the Age of Aidan, he might make for a distinctive and decidedly Irish choice. Thanks to Corrine for suggesting Ciarán as our Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Fergus

December 30, 2009 By appellationmountain 20 Comments

Fretting that Finn has become too popular?

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Name of the Day: Tadhg

November 25, 2009 By appellationmountain Leave a Comment

He’s got history aplenty and could fit right in with single-syllable boys’ choices like Finn and Cole. Thanks to Bewildertrix for suggesting Tadhg as Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Shannon

November 16, 2009 By appellationmountain 14 Comments

It’s yet another masculine moniker that’s been favored for girls in recent years. Thanks to Kelly for suggesting Shannon as Name of the Day.

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Aven: Baby Name of the Day

November 12, 2009 By appellationmountain 28 Comments

She’s an inevitable mash-up of popular names, but claims botanical, artistic and Celtic roots, too. Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting Aven as Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Fintan

November 11, 2009 By appellationmountain 10 Comments

If you’ve never heard this one before, he might strike you as an invented two-syllable twist on Finn.

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Baby Name Orla: Shining and Rare

September 10, 2008 By appellationmountain 7 Comments

baby name Orla

The baby name Orla combines Irish roots with an accessible, on-trend sound. Thanks to Katharine for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. GOLDEN PRINCESS The baby name Orla comes with a meaning that seems too good to be true: golden princess. Except it really does carry that spectacular meaning! It comes from the Irish […]

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Name of the Day: Desmond

September 9, 2008 By appellationmountain 18 Comments

This choice has impeccably Irish credentials, but circa 2008, reminds many of us of a Nobel Peace prize winner from the opposite hemisphere. Thanks to Holey for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Desmond.

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