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Kerith: Baby Name of the Day

November 22, 2016 By appellationmountain 21 Comments

Kerith: Baby Name of the Day

Kerith belongs with the true rarities, a name with a fascinating story to tell. Our Baby Name of the Day was inspired by journalist Kerith Burke. Kerith: Iceland Visit Iceland, and you’ll find a volcanic crater lake called Kerið. The name might be Anglicized to Kerith or Kerid. I couldn’t find a word about the name’s origin. It […]

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Sybil: Baby Name of the Day

August 25, 2016 By appellationmountain 16 Comments

Sybil: Baby Name of the Day

Looking for a stylish – but rare – name for a daughter? Consider Sybil. Thanks to Another for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Sybil: Ancient World Once upon a time, Sybil wasn’t a given name at all. It was a title. In the ancient world, it referred to a prophetess. While their personal identities remain largely unknown, their […]

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Socorro: Baby Name of the Day

July 26, 2016 By appellationmountain 3 Comments

Looking for an intriguing virtue name for a girl? Socorro could make an unexpected choice. Some recent namespotting inspired today’s Baby Name of the Day. Socorro: Relief In Spanish, this name literally means relief or succor. Succor comes from the Latin succursus via French. Succor sounds a bit awkward in English, doesn’t it? Seldom heard in everyday speech, it carries a […]

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Cruz: Baby Name of the Day

July 18, 2016 By appellationmountain 7 Comments

Cruz: Baby Name of the Day

Looking for a meaningful Spanish surname name with style to spare? Consider Cruz. Thanks to D. for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Cruz: Cross Cruz is heard throughout the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world, though most commonly as a place name or surname. It comes directly from the Latin crux. Similar words are found in many European languages: croix in […]

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Quest: Baby Name of the Day

May 12, 2016 By appellationmountain 4 Comments

Quest: Baby Name of the Day

Quest came up in our discussion of bold middle name possibilities. It seemed like it deserved more attention, so it is our Baby Name of the Day. Quest: To Seek In Old French, quester mean “to hunt.” It was a much more literal search for game. It also came to mean pursuit, chase, or search. In English, the […]

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Journey: Baby Name of the Day

April 28, 2016 By appellationmountain 3 Comments

Journey: Baby Name of the Day

Journey is a modern virtue name with an adventurous vibe. Thanks to Lyn Z. for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day.

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Corliss: Baby Name of the Day

April 5, 2016 By appellationmountain 3 Comments

Corliss: Baby Name of the Day

Corliss could be a cousin to Cora, a mix between that vintage name and more modern choices like Collins. Thanks to Renee for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day.

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Happy Names for Girls: Allegra, Blythe, and Gioia

March 23, 2016 By appellationmountain 42 Comments

Happy Names for Girls

Happy names for girls fall into two categories. Some names just feel happy. Names like Lulu and Bonnie and Bree are joyful to day. I can’t imagine Elsie having a bad day or Betty being a grouch. Pop culture makes Pollyanna an optimist. That’s all subject to opinion and experience, but there are happy names for girls […]

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Saoirse: Baby Name of the Day

March 17, 2016 By appellationmountain 30 Comments

Saoirse: Baby Name of the Day

Saoirse is a Gaelic import, rich with meaning. Thanks to Marie for suggesting Saoirse as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Khadija: Baby Name of the Day

February 18, 2016 By appellationmountain 5 Comments

Khadija: Baby Name of the Day

Khadija is a name with history galore, perhaps as spiritually significant as Mary. Thanks to Khadija for suggesting her own name as our Baby Name of the Day.

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