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Matisse: Baby Name of the Day

June 11, 2015 By appellationmountain 10 Comments

This name falls somewhere between classic Matthew and trendy Madison. Artist Week continues with our Baby Name of the Day: Matisse

Monet: Baby Name of the Day

June 9, 2015 By appellationmountain 8 Comments

Has this stylish surname possibility missed its moment? Or could it be the next big thing? Artist Surname Week begins with Monet as our Baby Name of the Day.

Martine: Baby Name of the Day

April 21, 2015 By appellationmountain 6 Comments

Looking for a sleek, tailored, and unexpected name for a daughter? Thanks to Lindsay for suggesting one that fits the bill. Our Baby Name of the Day is Martine.

Zelie: Baby Name of the Day

April 15, 2015 By appellationmountain 8 Comments

Today’s choice sounds like a fanciful invention, but boasts centuries of backstory. Thanks to Christina for suggesting Zelie as our Baby Name of the Day.

Vivienne: Baby Name of the Day

February 25, 2015 By appellationmountain 6 Comments

Today’s choice is two-parts Vivian, one-part Genevieve. Inspired by Appellation Mountain’s most popular Pinterest pins, our Baby Name of the Day is Vivienne.

Albertine: Baby Name of the Day

January 27, 2015 By appellationmountain 6 Comments

Clementine, Evangeline … elaborate, vintage girls’ names ending in -ine are having a moment. Thanks to Charlotte for suggesting one that just might fit. Our Baby Name of the Day is Albertine.

Clothilde: Baby Name of the Day

January 12, 2015 By appellationmountain 6 Comments

Looking for an uncommon name with an on-trend sound? You’re in luck! Out-There Alphabet Week starts with Clothilde as our Baby Name of the Day.

Anouk: Baby Name of the Day

September 11, 2014 By appellationmountain 10 Comments

Anna is a classic, heard in plenty of smooshes, elaborations, and countless variant forms. Here’s one of the most intriguing possibilities. Thanks to Witchgreens for suggesting Anouk as our Baby Name of the Day.

Ciel: Baby Name of the Day

August 28, 2014 By appellationmountain 9 Comments

Nature names are a huge category for baby names these days. So are all things français. No wonder, then, that a handful of French nature names are attracting attention. Thanks to Jen for suggesting Ciel as our Baby Name of the Day.

Genevieve: Baby Name of the Day

July 15, 2014 By appellationmountain 58 Comments

This post was originally published on January 14, 2009. It was substantially revised and re-posted on July 15, 2014. Looking for a French name less popular than Madeleine, not as celebutante as Paris? Thanks to Nessa for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day: Genevieve.