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Madeleine: Baby Name of the Day

April 10, 2013 By appellationmountain 26 Comments

She’s an ancient appellation softened over the years, a quintessentially French choice. Thanks to Kristin for suggesting Madeleine as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Blanche: Baby Name of the Day

April 4, 2013 By appellationmountain 9 Comments

She’s a Golden Girl name with French flair. Thanks to Kimberly for suggesting her great-grandmother’s name as our Baby Name of the Day: Blanche.

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Francis: Baby Name of the Day

March 18, 2013 By appellationmountain 20 Comments

Editor’s note:  This post was originally published on June 4, 2009.  It was substantially revised and re-posted on Monday, March 18, 2013. He’s a legendary rat packer – and now the name of a pope, too. Thanks to Lola for suggesting Francis as Name of the Day.

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Eustace: Baby Name of the Day

March 12, 2013 By appellationmountain 14 Comments

What happens to once-fashionable names?  Do they fade away, or do we see them in a different light? Thanks to Shan for suggesting Eustace as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Belsante: Baby Name of the Day

February 27, 2013 By appellationmountain 16 Comments

We call Elizabeth a classic and take it for granted that she’s always been found in that graceful form. Thanks to Rachel and Shelby for suggesting Belsante as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Catherine: Baby Name of the Day

February 26, 2013 By appellationmountain 6 Comments

She’s a classic, with one of most fascinating tales in all of name-dom. Thanks to Jaimia for suggesting Catherine as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Alonzo: Baby Name of the Day

December 20, 2012 By appellationmountain 11 Comments

He’s a Germanic name with Italian flair, and a longer history of use than you might guess. Thanks to Ashleigh for suggesting her son’s name as our Baby Name of the Day: Alonzo.

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Francesca: Baby Name of the Day

December 13, 2012 By appellationmountain 7 Comments

Frances is a polite, modest name for a daughter.  The Italian version takes her in a whole other direction. Thanks to Annamaria for suggesting Francesca as our Baby Name of the Day.

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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.

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Cecily: Baby Name of the Day

November 5, 2012 By appellationmountain 21 Comments

Editor’s note: This post was originally published on October 25, 2008 and substantially revised and reposted on November 5, 2012. Today’s choice sounds surprisingly modern for a medieval moniker. Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Name of the Day: Cecily, and Jennifer for suggesting that this one be updated!

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