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Name of the Day: Isobel

October 7, 2009 By appellationmountain 15 Comments

Isabella is the chart-topping, romanza name with a healthy dose of regal appeal. No wonder she’s heard from Peoria to Park Slope to the Pacific Palisades and back again. But she’s just one of many members of her name family. Thanks to Kelleita for suggesting the less common and more tailored Isobel as Name of […]

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Name of the Day: Lachlan

June 8, 2009 By appellationmountain 28 Comments

If your heritage is part Scots, part Norwegian, then this pick is perfect for you firstborn son. Thanks to Sassy for suggesting Lachlan as Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Somerled

May 1, 2009 By appellationmountain 6 Comments

Happy May! With warm weather right around the corner, my thoughts turn to summer. And with that, here’s a surprising seasonal pick for a son. Thanks to Sharmila for suggesting Somerled as Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Donald

January 25, 2009 By appellationmountain 13 Comments

He might be your accountant. Maybe your dentist. And unless you grew up on Mars, the name almost certainly reminds you of a cartoon duck. Is he best left in the past, or should we reconsider this Scottish heritage choice? Thanks to Kate for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Donald.

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Name of the Day: Tavish

January 21, 2009 By appellationmountain 17 Comments

We can all list foreign versions of John, and plenty of alternatives for James have come up here, too. But how about the equally classic Thomas? Thanks to Emmy Jo for suggesting a charmingly Scottish choice for Name of the Day: Tavish.

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Name of the Day: Kenneth

January 9, 2009 By appellationmountain 10 Comments

He’s a cartoon child in an orange parka with appealingly regal roots. Thanks to Kayt for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Kenneth.

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Name of the Day: Gordon

December 30, 2008 By appellationmountain 10 Comments

Today’s choice is as Scottish as the thistle. Thanks to Bek for suggesting our Name of the Day: Gordon.

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