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Parker Lewis vs. Parker Posey

August 7, 2010 By appellationmountain 9 Comments

Parker has a long history of occasional use as a given name. Originally an occupational surname for a gamekeeper or geographic name for someone who lived near parkland, he’s charted as a boys’ given name in the US most years since 1880. In 2009, he entered the US Top 100 at #96, and in 2011, […]

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Baby Name of the Day: Priya

April 20, 2010 By appellationmountain 19 Comments

You don’t have to be German to name your daughter Emma, and plenty of girls called Zoe will never set foot in Greece. Could this Indian appellation become the next culture-crossing import?

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Name of the Day: Philomena

December 1, 2009 By appellationmountain 10 Comments

She’s lovely and quirky, familiar but rarely heard – a winning combination circa 2009. Thanks to Bizzy for suggesting Philomena as Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Pilar

November 19, 2009 By appellationmountain Leave a Comment

She’s spiritual, literary – even architectural. Thanks to Arthur for suggesting Pilar as Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Patience

November 17, 2009 By appellationmountain 19 Comments

Women have worn this name over the past few centuries – but whether they appreciated her quiet qualities, it’s difficult to say. Thanks to Rachel for suggesting Patience as Name of the Day.

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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.

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Name of the Day: Philippa

July 29, 2009 By appellationmountain 22 Comments

Here’s an often-overlooked gem – feminine but not fussy, aristocratic yet easy for a child to wear. Thanks to Lola, Kate and Jodi for suggesting Philippa as Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Phaedra

July 15, 2009 By appellationmountain 11 Comments

If Phoebe and Daphne are on the rise, why not this equally phabulous choice? Thanks to Mia and Nescharia for suggesting Phaedra as Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Ptolemy

April 21, 2009 By appellationmountain 16 Comments

Ever since Gretchen Mol chose this ancient appellation for her starbaby, I’ve found myself wondering – would I ever dare? Thanks to Alexis for suggesting Ptolemy as Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Petra

March 23, 2009 By appellationmountain 14 Comments

She’s a supermodel and an ancient city. Thanks to Annelise for suggesting Petra as Name of the Day.

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