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Name of the Day: Lorne

March 26, 2009 By appellationmountain 9 Comments

Think there’s no such thing as a Canadian heritage name? Thanks to Christina for suggesting one that might just live up to that description. Today’s Name of the Day is Lorne.

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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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Name of the Day: Jarvis

January 13, 2009 By appellationmountain Leave a Comment

He’s a medieval curiosity with a surprising nature tie – and he’s more popular than you might imagine. Thanks to JNE for suggesting our Name of the Day: Jarvis.

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Name of the Day: Trent

December 10, 2008 By appellationmountain Leave a Comment

Today’s choice is either a neglected classic begging for revival or a hopelessly stodgy moniker best left in the past. Thanks to Cat for suggesting our Name of the Day: Frederick.

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Name of the Day: Alberta

September 22, 2008 By appellationmountain 13 Comments

At first glance, she’s a clunky antique best left buried with Gladys and Myrtle. But there’s more to this regal appellation, and she might make a daring choice for a stylish parent. Thanks to Katharine for suggesting our Name of the Day: Alberta.

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Name of the Day: Yarden

September 14, 2008 By appellationmountain 5 Comments

Today’s choice is either an obscure Biblical place name or simply yet another twist on an über-popular unisex sensation. Thanks to Another for suggesting our Name of the Day: Yarden.

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Name of the Day: Holland

June 26, 2008 By appellationmountain 16 Comments

Yesterday we turned our attention to Emmett, an earnest name with a link to the blockbuster flick Legally Blonde. Today’s Name of the Day also has ties to the movie. Thanks to Jess for suggesting Holland.

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Name of the Day: Valencia

June 20, 2008 By appellationmountain 6 Comments

Like the appealing Clementine, it’s easy to dismiss today’s Name of the Day as merely edible, and therefore as flimsy an appellation for a daughter as Peach or Cherry. But Valencia has much history and appeal, the least of which has to do with citrus fruit.

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Name of the Day: Odessa

June 2, 2008 By appellationmountain 10 Comments

Thanks to Kayt for suggesting Odessa as today’s Name of the Day. While to many it simply sounds like yet another name torn from the map and pasted on a baby, Odessa has a surprisingly long history of use. Even if your roots don’t lead to the Ukraine or one of the half-dozen or so […]

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Spotlight: Indiana and Alabama

February 5, 2008 By appellationmountain 1 Comment

Ever get the feeling that other parents are chucking their baby names books in favor of the atlas? You’re not wrong. It’s tough to take an official count – are any of those little girl Madisons, for example, named after the town in Wisconsin? – but places both exotic and familiar are popping up on […]

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