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Ximena: Baby Name of the Day

May 6, 2015 By appellationmountain 1 Comment

Ximena

Looking for a stylish Spanish name that could work well in English – but isn’t Sofia? Thanks to Sky for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day: Ximena.

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Griselda: Baby Name of the Day

April 23, 2015 By appellationmountain 9 Comments

Griselda

She’s patient. But how long will we wait for her name to feel stylish once more? Thanks to Kristin for suggesting Griselda as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Gertrude: Baby Name of the Day

April 13, 2015 By appellationmountain 42 Comments

Gertrude

Today’s post was originally published on February 22, 2010. It was substantially revised and re-posted on April 13, 2015. Once worn by queens and saints, today this name is often cited as the name you’d never give your girl. Thanks to Jillian for suggesting Gertrude as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Oswald: Baby Name of the Day

April 1, 2015 By appellationmountain 8 Comments

Oswald

From an early medieval king to a rabbit who might have ruled the world. Thanks to Sarah for suggesting her son’s name as our Baby Name of the Day, Oswald.

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Bayard: Baby Name of the Day

March 16, 2015 By appellationmountain 18 Comments

Bayard

This post was originally published on November 4, 2010. It was substantially revised and re-posted on March 16, 2015. It’s a colorful surname name with an equestrian vibe. Thanks to Taylor for suggesting her daughter’s name as our Baby Name of the Day: Bayard.

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Tancred: Baby Name of the Day

March 10, 2015 By appellationmountain 11 Comments

Tancred

Ready for a rarity? Today’s choice is an all-but-forgotten blast from the past! Thanks to WF for suggesting Tancred as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Sigrid: Baby Name of the Day

February 12, 2015 By appellationmountain 7 Comments

Sigrid

It’s a fierce Norse name, a sister to Ingrid and Leif. Thanks to Sigrid for suggesting her name as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Thomas: Baby Name of the Day

February 4, 2015 By appellationmountain 7 Comments

Thomas: Baby Name of the Day

Love classic names, but worried that William and James are too common? Thanks to Monika for suggesting a rock solid classic that isn’t overused in 2015.  Our Baby Name of the Day is Thomas.

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Wayback Machine: Reimagining Popular Names for Boys

January 23, 2015 By appellationmountain 6 Comments

Wayback Boys' Top 25

Back in 2012, I wrote a post imagining the medieval(ish) equivalents of the current girls’ Top 25.  I wanted to call it the Medievalizer, but that sounds like a torture device. I went with names that could be reasonably used today – Oriana for Olivia, Hilde for Hailey. Choosing only names that might appeal to […]

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Clothilde: Baby Name of the Day

January 12, 2015 By appellationmountain 6 Comments

Clothilde

Looking for an uncommon name with an on-trend sound?  You’re in luck! Out-There Alphabet Week starts with Clothilde as our Baby Name of the Day.

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