Meaningful Monikers Archives - Page 9 of 12

Nia: Baby Name of the Day

February 12, 2013 By appellationmountain 5 Comments

She’s another short name with lots of possible origins. Thanks to Sarah for suggesting Nia as our Baby Name of the Day.

Eve: Baby Name of the Day

December 31, 2012 By appellationmountain 21 Comments

Editor’s note: This post was originally published on October 19, 2009, and was substantially revised and re-posted on December 31, 2012. She’s the original woman – Adam’s rib. Thanks to Rhea for suggesting the Biblical, beguiling Eve as our Baby Name of the Day.

Israel: Baby Name of the Day

December 27, 2012 By appellationmountain 7 Comments

Jacob has long held the top spot for boys, but how ’bout the Old Testament patriarch’s other name? Thanks to Shannon for suggesting Israel as our Baby Name of the Day

Mercy: Baby Name of the Day

November 22, 2012 By appellationmountain 16 Comments

Editor’s note: This post originally ran on June 24, 2008. It was revised and reposted on November 22, 2012. It’s a name favored by the Puritans in the 16th century, and yet she wears well in the 21st century. Thanks to Jess for suggesting today’s Baby Name of the Day: Mercy.

Tiffany: Baby Name of the Day

November 20, 2012 By appellationmountain 12 Comments

She’s one-part Audrey Hepburn glamor and one-part 1980s excess. But underneath it all, she’s rich with history and meaning. Thanks to Virginia for suggesting Tiffany as our Baby Name of the Day.

Olive: Baby Name of the Day

October 8, 2012 By appellationmountain 16 Comments

Olivia is a smash hit, a Shakespearean name in the US Top Ten since 2001, and equally popular through the Western World. But now it is her humbler cousin in the spotlight, thanks to Drew Barrymore’s new arrival. Our Baby Name of the Day is Olive.

Iciar: Baby Name of the Day

August 30, 2012 By appellationmountain 1 Comment

It’s another Marian appellation, this time with an exotic sound. Thanks to Iciar for suggesting her name as our Baby Name of the Day.

Baby Name of the Day: Nevaeh

July 23, 2012 By appellationmountain 42 Comments

She’s among the most hated of baby names, one that can prompt pages of accusations. But where, besides the skies, did she come from? Our Baby Name of the Day is Nevaeh.

Baby Name of the Day: Victor

July 3, 2012 By appellationmountain 12 Comments

Looking for a classic name for a boy, but one less popular than William or Michael? Look no further. Thanks to Dregina for suggesting the winning Victor as our Baby Name of the Day.

Baby Name of the Day: Noelani

May 29, 2012 By appellationmountain 13 Comments

Looking for an unusual name with a lovely sound and an attractive meaning? Look to the 50th state. Thanks to Hilary for suggesting her daughter’s middle name as our Baby Name of the Day: Noelani.