Medieval Monikers Archives - Page 17 of 17

Name of the Day: Roland

December 22, 2008 By appellationmountain 7 Comments

He’s a heroic medieval knight, a legend whose exploits were celebrated in stories throughout Europe. But would he wear well on a boy born in our times? Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Name of the Day: Roland.

Name of the Day: Lance

December 6, 2008 By appellationmountain 9 Comments

It’s a hero name, and it fits the emerging trend of one-syllable choices for boys perfectly. And yet, we have our hesitations. Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting our Name of the Day: Lance.

Name of the Day: Guy

November 6, 2008 By appellationmountain 6 Comments

Katharine tells us that today’s choice is quintessentially English. And indeed, he should’ve been yesterday’s Name of the Day. Because had we been on the other side of the Atlantic on November 5, we’d have been off to a bonfire in celebration of Guy Fawkes Day.

Name of the Day: Geoffrey

November 4, 2008 By appellationmountain 17 Comments

With a modern spelling, he became one of the most popular names for American boys born in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. But in his original form, he was once equally trendy – back in the Middle Ages. Thanks to Katharine for suggesting our Name of the Day: <strong>Geoffrey</strong>. <!–more–> In recent years, the best […]

Name of the Day: Raymond

October 14, 2008 By appellationmountain 8 Comments

Everybody loves Raymond. At least plenty of people tuned in for the long-running CBS sitcom. But would this name wear well on a real boy? Thanks to Lola and Nicole (aka Dirty Hippy) for suggesting today’s Name of the Day.

Baby Name of the Day: Martin

October 6, 2008 By appellationmountain 20 Comments

Editor’s Note: Today’s post was originally published on October 6, 2008, and revised and updated on January 16, 2012, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. If you came of age in the 80s, today’s choice might conjure up DeLoreans and mad scientists. But it would be a mistake to think of this […]

Baby Name of the Day: Pomeline

October 3, 2008 By appellationmountain 23 Comments

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on October 3, 2008, and substantially revised on March 12, 2012. There are underused gems, and then there are true rarities. Today’s choice is definitely in the latter category. Thanks to Lola for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Pomeline.