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Baby Name Malcolm: Forthright and Capable

July 19, 2022 By appellationmountain 22 Comments

baby name Malcolm

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 Angus: Celtic Cool

October 23, 2021 By appellationmountain 18 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 Cameron: Upbeat Modern Staple

July 6, 2021 By appellationmountain 2 Comments

baby name Cameron

Count the baby name Cameron among our modern staples – an upbeat choice that feels increasingly traditional. Thanks to Sarah for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. CROOKED Back in the day, surnames sometimes came from nicknames. Nicknames might refer to a physical trait, like a brown-haired Brown. In Gaelic, cam means crooked and sròn means nose. Chances are […]

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Duncan: Baby Name of the Day

February 13, 2019 By appellationmountain 22 Comments

Duncan: Baby Name of the Day

Duncan brings to mind basketballs and doughnuts – but also Scotland and Shakespeare. Thanks to Whitney for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Duncan: Way Back Kings aplenty have answered to this name, as early as the 600s. An eighth century Saint Dúnchad might sometimes be recorded as Duncan, too. And then there’s King Donnchadh. […]

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Calder: Baby Name of the Day

November 1, 2017 By appellationmountain 14 Comments

Calder: Baby Name of the Day

Calder covers all the bases: an ends-in-r surname with artistic and athletic sides. Could this be the next Jackson? Thanks to Kelli for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Calder: Multiple Meanings Calder appears as a surname and a place name, but the origins are debated. The name might mean calf valley, from Old […]

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Ian: Baby Name of the Day

March 15, 2017 By appellationmountain 11 Comments

Ian fit the mini name trend ages before we all fell for Jax and Kai. Our Baby Name of the Day takes its inspiration from Jessie’s grandfather. Ian: John’s Scottish Cousin Count this name among the many international variations of John. Along with Evan and Sean, it ranks among the most familiar forms of the name. It […]

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Blaine: Baby Name of the Day

October 29, 2015 By appellationmountain 1 Comment

Blaine: Baby Name of the Day

Villain week continues with one from a comic book turned television series on The CW. Our Baby Name of the Day is Blaine.

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Sutherland: Baby Name of the Day

April 14, 2015 By appellationmountain 1 Comment

Sutherland

Surnames are hot, and the actor that wears this name is very Hollywood cool. Thanks to Sarah for suggesting her son’s name as our Baby Name of the Day: Sutherland.

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Innes: Baby Name of the Day

January 8, 2015 By appellationmountain 2 Comments

Innes

It’s a Scottish heritage choice found on the map, and a surname, too. Thanks to Charlotte for suggesting her son’s name as our Baby Name of the Day: Innes.

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