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Name of the Day: Doris

February 7, 2009 By appellationmountain 20 Comments

Is this one too frumpy to consider? Or do her ancient roots and past Top Ten status make her prime for revival? Thanks to K for suggesting Doris as Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Eben

February 6, 2009 By appellationmountain 16 Comments

Today’s choice sounds rather modern, but he’s actually a nineteenth century staple with Biblical roots. Thanks to Bek for suggesting the intriguing Eben as Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Trent

December 10, 2008 By appellationmountain Leave a Comment

Today’s choice is either a neglected classic begging for revival or a hopelessly stodgy moniker best left in the past. Thanks to Cat for suggesting our Name of the Day: Frederick.

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Name of the Day: Jubal

November 20, 2008 By appellationmountain 5 Comments

From the classic James to 80s fave Jason to the trendy Jayden, the most frequently heard boys’ names start with J. So does today’s choice – but this one is a rarity. Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Name of the Day: Jubal.

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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.

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Name of the Day: Desmond

September 9, 2008 By appellationmountain 18 Comments

This choice has impeccably Irish credentials, but circa 2008, reminds many of us of a Nobel Peace prize winner from the opposite hemisphere. Thanks to Holey for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Desmond.

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Ruby, Elise & Sheena: Girls Names from Alt Rock

January 29, 2008 By appellationmountain Leave a Comment

Editor’s note: This post was originally published on January 29, 2008.  It was substantially revised and republished on January 26, 2012. If your muscial inclinations take you lower on the radio dial, you won’t be surprised to learn the following: in 1977, the Ramones released Rocket to Russia, their third LP. Track Six was “Sheena […]

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