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Theophile: Baby Name of the Day

June 12, 2014 By appellationmountain 7 Comments

Theophile

If Theodore is catching on, how ’bout this related name? Thanks to Caitlin for suggesting Theophile as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Apolline: Baby Name of the Day

February 20, 2014 By appellationmountain 6 Comments

Take one Greek god, add a helping of Christian martyr, then serve with a French garnish, and you’ll have this intriguing result. Thanks to Antigone for suggesting Apolline as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Evangeline: Baby Name of the Day

February 17, 2014 By appellationmountain 28 Comments

Editor’s note: This post was originally published on November 13, 2008.  It was substantially revised and re-posted on February 17, 2014. She’s an elaborate, literary, romantic name for a daughter. Thanks to Corinne for suggesting our Name of the Day: Evangeline.

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Bijou: Baby Name of the Day

January 28, 2014 By appellationmountain 6 Comments

It’s a glittering name, worn by a cocktail, an actress, a few theaters, and possibly some French poodles. Thanks to Sadie for suggesting Bijou as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Alette: Baby Name of the Day

December 5, 2013 By appellationmountain 3 Comments

She sounds French, but her history takes her across all of Europe. Thanks to Breanne for suggesting her daughter’s name as our Baby Name of the Day: Alette.

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Solange: Baby Name of the Day

November 5, 2013 By appellationmountain 2 Comments

She sounds French, a fitting name for a mademoiselle.  But there’s so much more to her story. In honor of my sister-in-law’s birthday, our Baby Name of the Day is Solange.

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Clemence: Baby Name of the Day

October 23, 2013 By appellationmountain 6 Comments

We’re wild about French names, and virtue choices, too. Thanks to Kiri for suggesting one that fits both categories.  Our Baby Name of the Day is Clemence.

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Lucian: Baby Name of the Day

October 14, 2013 By appellationmountain 17 Comments

Editor’s note: This post was originally published on November 3, 2009.  It was substantially revised and re-posted on October 14, 2013. Lucas is classic. Luke is cool, and Luca is hot. Today’s choice offers a different spin on those popular picks. Thanks to Kelly for suggesting Lucian as Name of the Day – and to […]

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Yvette: Baby Name of the Day

September 24, 2013 By appellationmountain 7 Comments

She’s an elegant French name popular with American parents in the 1960s. Thanks to Kristin for suggesting Yvette as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Danielle: Baby Name of the Day

August 27, 2013 By appellationmountain 5 Comments

Daniel is a Biblical classic for boys, enduring and heroic, but with a gentle vibe, too.  Today his sister takes center stage. Thanks to Felecia for suggesting Danielle as our Baby Name of the Day.

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