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Baby Name of the Day: Miranda

June 18, 2010 By appellationmountain 12 Comments

She’s one of Carrie’s BFFs on Sex and the City and a 90s favorite, but her Shakespearean roots give her staying power. Thanks to Rachel for suggesting Miranda as Baby Name of the Day.

Baby Name of the Day: Orlando

June 10, 2010 By appellationmountain 13 Comments

With a rich legendary and literary past, it would be a mistake to give this one over to the Mouse. Thanks to Jane for suggesting Orlando as Baby Name of the Day.

Baby Name of the Day: Lavinia

June 9, 2010 By appellationmountain 22 Comments

Now that the Granny Chic revival has pushed Lillian and Amelia back into the Top 100, parents are seeking out ever more obscure antiques. Thanks to Bridie Ann for suggesting Lavinia as our Baby Name of the Day.

Baby Name of the Day: Lysander

June 8, 2010 By appellationmountain 25 Comments

Alexander is a chart-topping choice, so popular many parents are seeking an alternative. Here’s one option.

Baby Name of the Day: Portia

May 5, 2010 By appellationmountain 21 Comments

Jessica reached #1 in the 1980s. Juliet is gaining today. Why has this Shakespearean heroine been overlooked? Thanks to Urban Angel for suggesting Portia as Baby Name of the Day.

Name of the Day: Juliet

March 4, 2010 By appellationmountain 40 Comments

She’s a doomed romantic teenager, an eternal reminder that teenagers fall in love hard. Thanks to Melissa for suggesting Juliet as Name of the Day.

Name of the Day: Richard

February 25, 2010 By appellationmountain 23 Comments

He’s a regal choice and a former member of that elite fraternity, the US Top Ten. But has he been sunk by his awkward nickname? Thanks to Corinne for suggesting Richard as Name of the Day.

Name of the Day: Hermione

October 9, 2009 By appellationmountain 12 Comments

You might know her as the whip-smart witch from Harry Potter, but there’s more to her. Thanks to Alicia for suggesting Hermione 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: Viola

May 26, 2009 By appellationmountain 21 Comments

Violet is white hot. Cadence is climbing. And Juliet is back on the charts. Today’s choice combines elements of all three fashionable choices. Thanks to Sophie for suggesting Viola as Name of the Day.