Medieval Monikers Archives - Page 14 of 17

Name of the Day: Robin

November 13, 2009 By appellationmountain 13 Comments

He brings to mind birds, a comic book sidekick and a bear. Thanks to Bewildertrix and H. for suggesting Robin as Name of the Day.

Name of the Day: Swithun

October 14, 2009 By appellationmountain Leave a Comment

He’s a saint – and a weather man, too. Thanks to Paul for suggesting Swithun as Name of the Day.

Name of the Day: Isobel

October 7, 2009 By appellationmountain 15 Comments

Isabella is the chart-topping, romanza name with a healthy dose of regal appeal. No wonder she’s heard from Peoria to Park Slope to the Pacific Palisades and back again. But she’s just one of many members of her name family. Thanks to Kelleita for suggesting the less common and more tailored Isobel as Name of […]

Name of the Day: Evelina

September 10, 2009 By appellationmountain 14 Comments

Ava is white hot. Eve is gaining fast. Plenty of parents are seeking similar-but-not-the-same variants of both. Here’s an elaboration that just might fit the bill. Thanks to Laney McDonald for suggesting Evelina as Name of the Day.

Name of the Day: Icel

August 21, 2009 By appellationmountain 7 Comments

This is a true rarity – a name worn by an early medieval ruler and then all but forgotten. Thanks to Allison for bringing this one up during an earlier discussion. Today’s Name of the Day is Icel.

Name of the Day: Ralph

August 19, 2009 By appellationmountain 18 Comments

At one extreme, this choice is an unfortunate action verb. At the other end? A dashing English actor. Thanks to Corinne for suggesting Ralph as Name of the Day.

Name of the Day: Donncha

August 4, 2009 By appellationmountain 20 Comments

He’s royal, historic and terribly obscure. But he’s more dashing than Donald. Thanks to Bevin for suggesting another one from her family tree. Today’s Name of the Day is Donncha.

Name of the Day: Philippa

July 29, 2009 By appellationmountain 22 Comments

Here’s an often-overlooked gem – feminine but not fussy, aristocratic yet easy for a child to wear. Thanks to Lola, Kate and Jodi for suggesting Philippa as Name of the Day.

Name of the Day: Brisa

July 9, 2009 By appellationmountain 19 Comments

Looking for a distinctive nature name? Parents are bypassing boho chic choices like River and Sky for a fresh category: foreign word names with nature meanings. Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting a Name of the Day from this intriguing category: Brisa.

Name of the Day: Iolanthe

July 1, 2009 By appellationmountain 12 Comments

Love the name Violet but want to make sure your daughter never shares her name with another girl? Try this exotic twist. Thanks to Sarah for suggesting Iolanthe as Name of the Day.