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Baby Name Murphy: Scrappy and Spirited

May 10, 2023 By appellationmountain 14 Comments

baby name Murphy

The baby name Murphy combines upbeat Irish spirit with a strong meaning. Thanks to Lis for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SEA WARRIOR The Gaelic Murchadh coems from muir – sea – and cath – battle. So the baby name Murphy means “sea warrior.” Depending on your vibe, that might mean Murphy grows up and […]

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Baby Name Montgomery: Little Gentleman

May 9, 2023 By appellationmountain 12 Comments

baby name Montgomery

The baby name Montgomery is a surname with a gentlemanly vibe. Thanks to Sarah for suggesting her son’s name as our Baby Name of the Day. IT BEGINS WITH GUMARICH Ever heard of Gumarich? Probably not. Gumarich was a Germanic personal name, from guma – man – and ric – power, as in Richard and Frederick. It […]

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Baby Name Rowan: Gaelic Charmer

May 8, 2023 By appellationmountain 28 Comments

baby name Rowan

The baby name Rowan blends the natural world with an upbeat, Irish vibe. Thanks to Kelly for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. LAST NAME FIRST Like Riley and Kennedy, Rowan started out as an Irish surname. The original would’ve been something like Ó Ruadháin, from ruadh – red. The given name Ruadhán dates back […]

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Baby Name Oakley: Vibrant and Modern

April 12, 2023 By appellationmountain 13 Comments

baby name Oakley

The baby name Oakley combines so many stylish trends in one upbeat, unisex choice. Thanks to Chantal for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SURNAME NAME The meaning of the name Oakley is straightforward. Once upon a time, it was given to someone who lived near – wait for it – a bunch of […]

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Longer Surname Names for Boys: Sullivan and Callahan

February 9, 2023 By appellationmountain 16 Comments

longer surname names for boys

Longer surname names for boys combine all the appeal of Top 100 favorites like Parker and Hendrix, but with a few more syllables and a little more sound. Not so long ago, a name like Lincoln or Miller would only be considered if they were family names. Today, though, parents embrace last names as firsts […]

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Baby Name Sullivan: Trustworthy and Warm

November 8, 2022 By appellationmountain 32 Comments

baby name Sullivan

The baby name Sullivan mixes upbeat Irish energy with plenty of stylish sound. Thanks to Kelly for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. LITTLE DARK-EYED ONE The baby name Sullivan started out as an Irish surname. But it comes from a given name – Suileabhain. The first syllable means eye; the middle is dark; […]

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Baby Name Penn: Serious Charmer

October 18, 2022 By appellationmountain 20 Comments

baby name Penn

The baby name Penn brings to mind an actor, a comic, and, of course, the Keystone State. Thanks to Danielle for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. WILLIAM PENN The son of an influential English family, William Penn’s father – also named William – had served as an admiral. But it’s the son we […]

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Baby Name Archer: Sharp and Stylish

October 11, 2022 By appellationmountain 34 Comments

baby name Archer

The baby name Archer transitioned from seldom-heard rarity to mainstream favorite, all in the last decade. Thanks to Rachel for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SHARPSHOOTER The baby name Archer comes from the Latin arcus – bow, via the Old French archier, meaning one who hunted or served in the military armed with […]

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Fast-Rising Surname Names for Boys

September 15, 2022 By appellationmountain 16 Comments

Fast Rising Surname Names for Boys

Surname names for boys aren’t new – not even a little! Families have long handed down mothers’ maiden names. Surnames that emphasized a connection to a powerful or influential family member were once common, too. While those reasons remain,  plenty of children receive surname names that aren’t directly borrowed from an ancestor. Maybe the parents […]

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Baby Name Tatum: Cheerful and Upbeat

August 31, 2022 By appellationmountain 6 Comments

baby name Tatum

The baby name Tatum took off in the 1970s, thanks to a high-profile birth announcement and the youngest-ever Oscar winner. Thanks to Abbie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. TATA’S HOMESTEAD The baby name Tatum started out as a surname. Also spelled Tatham, it comes from an Old English given name – Tata – […]

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