Clio belongs to a muse and a queen, and while the name is short and simple, there’s nothing flimsy about this one. Today’s Baby Name of the Day goes out to my daughter on her eleventh birthday. GLORY In Greek, kleos means glory. The original bearer of the name wasn’t earning renown as much as […]
READ MORE >>Name Help: A Sister for Theodore Crosby
Name Help is a series at Appellation Mountain. Every week, one reader’s name questions will be discussed. We’re relying on thoughtful comments from the community to help expectant parents narrow down their name decisions. Thank you in advance for sharing your insight! Piper writes: We are having a baby girl in a few months, and […]
READ MORE >>Despina: Baby Name of the Day
A pretty name from Greek myth, Despina has never been commonly used in English – but there’s no reason this name wouldn’t wear well. Thanks to Sarah for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Despina: Lady Demeter and Poseidon’s daughter keeps a low profile. The goddess’ name means lady or mistress. She shares her name with […]
READ MORE >>Icarus: Baby Name of the Day
It’s one of my favorite stories from Greek myth. But is this name even a little bit wearable? Out-There Baby Name Week continues with Icarus as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Thessaly: Baby Name of the Day
After a Greek heritage choice that’s less expected than Zoe? Thanks to Leslie for suggesting Thessaly as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Thebe: Baby Name of the Day
Th is a neglected sound, out of fashion in 2013. Otherwise, this name could be as popular as Chloe. Thanks to Ette for suggesting Thebe as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Baby Name of the Day: Irene
Thanks to Lea for kicking off Lurker Week by suggesting Irene as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Evadne
Ever since Xanthe received such a warm welcome, we’ve been thinking about a similar mythological moniker long on our radar. Today’s Name of the Day is Evadne.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Xanthe
It’s a mythological moniker that’s rarely heard in the US – or anywhere, for that matter. Thanks to Laney McDonald for suggesting today’s intriguing Name of the Day: Xanthe.
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