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Name of the Day: Milena

September 8, 2009 By appellationmountain 18 Comments

These days, Melissa is another mom in your kid’s playgroup. But here’s an unexpected starts-with-M, ends-in-a choice for a daughter that won’t be shared by another child – or parent! Thanks to Mookie for suggesting Milena as Name of the Day.

Name of the Day: Parisa

September 3, 2009 By appellationmountain 11 Comments

Pixie is lightweight. Paris is deadly wedded to the notorious celebutante. Here’s a choices that incorporates elements of both. Thanks to Arianell for suggesting the unexpected Parisa as Name of the Day.

Name of the Day: Kelly

September 2, 2009 By appellationmountain 29 Comments

Conventional wisdom holds that once a masculine moniker is widely used for girls, it cannot be bestowed on a son. Thanks to Laney McDonald for suggesting one choice that could prove that rule wrong. Our Name of the Day is Kelly.

Name of the Day: Dimitri

August 25, 2009 By appellationmountain 8 Comments

Want to name your baby boy after an Earth goddess? Thanks to Laney McDonald for suggesting Dimitri as Name of the Day.

Name of the Day: Marina

August 24, 2009 By appellationmountain 10 Comments

She’s international, oceanic and saintly, too. Thanks to Corinne for suggesting Marina as Name of the Day.

Name of the Day: Finola

August 20, 2009 By appellationmountain 11 Comments

Looking for an Irish name for a daughter? This choice from legend could be the perfect fit. Thanks to Bek for suggesting Finola as Name of the Day.

Name of the Day: Linnea

August 14, 2009 By appellationmountain 16 Comments

She’s botanical, feminine, artistic and undeniably underused, at least in the US. Thanks to Bek for suggesting Linnea as Name of the Day.

Name of the Day: Sumarlina

August 12, 2009 By appellationmountain 10 Comments

So maybe Iceland isn’t the first place you think of when you hear the word summer. But the island nation and the season upon us are the inspiration for today’s appealing choice. Thanks to Sebastiane for suggesting a perfectly seasonal Name of the Day: Sumarlina.

Name of the Day: Vasare

August 7, 2009 By appellationmountain 14 Comments

With Summer in the US Girls’ Top 200 for the past few years, it might seem too obvious a choice for an August-born daughter. Thanks to Sebastiane for suggesting a truly unusual twist on a seasonal name. Our Name of the Day is Vasarė.

Name of the Day: Donncha

August 4, 2009 By appellationmountain 20 Comments

He’s royal, historic and terribly obscure. But he’s more dashing than Donald. Thanks to Bevin for suggesting another one from her family tree. Today’s Name of the Day is Donncha.