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Cressida: Baby Name of the Day

December 24, 2013 By appellationmountain 2 Comments

Rumor has it that she could soon be the newest member of the British Royal family. Thanks to Nicole for suggesting Cressida as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Illyria: Baby Name of the Day

October 30, 2013 By appellationmountain 8 Comments

She’s a Shakespearean place name with a romantic sound and a sci fi twist. Thanks to Felecia for suggesting Illyria as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Beatrix: Baby Name of the Day

September 16, 2013 By appellationmountain 61 Comments

Editor’s note: This post was originally published on July 27, 2009.  It was substantially revised and re-posted on September 16, 2013. She’s saintly, regal, literary.  No wonder so many of us love this classic appellation. Thanks to JNE, Photoquilty, and Elisabeth of You Can’t Call It “It” for suggesting Beatrix as Name of the Day.

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Jessica: Baby Name of the Day

August 6, 2013 By appellationmountain 3 Comments

She’s a Shakespearean invention that became an 80s staple. Our Baby Name of the Day is Jessica.

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Audrey: Baby Name of the Day

June 24, 2013 By appellationmountain 28 Comments

Editor’s note: This post was originally published on August 26, 2009.  It was substantially revised and re-posted on June 24, 2013. The most famous bearer of this name is a style icon and a noted humanitarian, too. Thanks to JNE for suggesting Audrey as Name of the Day – and to C in DC for […]

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Balthasar: Baby Name of the Day

June 17, 2013 By appellationmountain 16 Comments

Editor’s note: This post was originally published on August 7, 2008.  It was substantially revised and re-posted on June 17, 2012. He’s been worn by an actor and an assassin; fictional servants and demons, but the best known bearer is famous for following a star. Thanks to Lola for suggesting today’s Baby Name of the […]

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Benedict: Baby Name of the Day

January 31, 2013 By appellationmountain 8 Comments

He’s worn by the current pope and a quirky English actor. Thanks to Shannon for suggesting Benedict as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Alonzo: Baby Name of the Day

December 20, 2012 By appellationmountain 11 Comments

He’s a Germanic name with Italian flair, and a longer history of use than you might guess. Thanks to Ashleigh for suggesting her son’s name as our Baby Name of the Day: Alonzo.

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Baby Name of the Day: Antonio

May 24, 2012 By appellationmountain 8 Comments

With Luca and Matteo all the rage, can this romantic appellation be far behind? Thanks to Michelle for suggesting her son’s name, Antonio, as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Ariel

April 25, 2012 By appellationmountain 28 Comments

She’s Disney’s red-headed mermaiden, but there’s far more to this lovely appellation. Thanks to Fran for suggesting Ariel as our Baby Name of the Day.

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