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Baby Name of the Day: Gyda

April 7, 2010 By appellationmountain 7 Comments

Searching for a royal name that’s more obscure than Mary? Here’s one historic choice hasn’t been worn by a royal in centuries. Thanks to EK for suggesting the intriguing Gyða as Baby Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Oriana

March 2, 2010 By appellationmountain 17 Comments

She’s a precious metal and a rare literary gem. Thanks to Rachel for suggesting Oriana as Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Lorcan

March 1, 2010 By appellationmountain 10 Comments

Will we ever run out of Irish appellations common in Europe, obscure in the US? Let’s hope not! Thanks to Corinne for suggesting another Gaelic choice. Lorcán is our Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Honoria

February 26, 2010 By appellationmountain 20 Comments

Some virtue names are simply words found in any dictionary.

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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.

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Name of the Day: Joy

February 12, 2010 By appellationmountain 19 Comments

She’s short and sweet, but would this virtue name threaten a daughter’s happiness? Thanks to Joy for suggesting her own given name as Name of the Day!

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Name of the Day: Fergus

December 30, 2009 By appellationmountain 20 Comments

Fretting that Finn has become too popular?

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Name of the Day: Ivo

December 16, 2009 By appellationmountain 13 Comments

If you thought Milo was a bit much, hold on to your hat! Today’s Name of the Day is Ivo, with a thanks to Dearest for the suggestion.

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Yea or Nay: Larkin

December 3, 2009 By appellationmountain 16 Comments

Monday’s reaction to Lark for a girl was lukewarm. But Larkin for a boy seemed to attract some interest – and a comment from a mom who had already bestowed the name on her son! It’s a surname choice and an old school diminutive for Laurence. If parents are cautiously reconsidering Robin for their sons, […]

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Name of the Day: Samson

December 2, 2009 By appellationmountain 9 Comments

Delilah is hot, with her lilting l sounds and the chart-topping Plain White Tees single.

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