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Daniel: Baby Name of the Day

March 19, 2020 By appellationmountain 5 Comments

Daniel: Baby Name of the Day

Daniel traveled from the lion’s den to the top of the pop charts, a timeless choice every step of the way. Thanks to Julia for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. DREAM WEAVER AND LION TAMER The Old Testament Daniel led quite the exciting life. It’s said that he was a Jewish noble, handsome […]

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Bernadette: Baby Name of the Day

March 18, 2020 By appellationmountain 10 Comments

Bernadette: Baby Name of the Day

Could Bernadette be the newest vintage revival? Thanks to Leslie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. BRAVE AS A BEAR Bernard Sanders was born in 1941. You know him best as the senator from Vermont, and a candidate for Democratic nomination for the presidency. While his name sounds distinctive today, Bernard ranked in […]

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Conrad: Baby Name of the Day

February 12, 2020 By appellationmountain 21 Comments

Conrad: Baby Name of the Day

Conrad brings to mind a saint, a string of kings, a hotelier, and a fictional pop star – to name just a few. Thanks to Annabel for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. CONRAD RULES Way back in the 800s, a powerful dynasty flourished in Germany. Known as the Conradines, they were Dukes and […]

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Lorelei: Baby Name of the Day

February 5, 2020 By appellationmountain 56 Comments

Lorelei: Baby Name of the Day

Lorelei is a fanciful German choice boosted by a popular dramedy. Thanks to Dirty Hippy for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. BY THE RHINE German folklore gives us Rhine maidens, a mix of mermaid, shape-shifter, and siren. They lured sailors to their deaths on the treacherous rocks of the Rhine River. One especially […]

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Esther: Baby Name of the Day

January 30, 2020 By appellationmountain 17 Comments

Esther: Baby Name of the Day

Esther brings to mind a legendary queen and a Hollywood legend. Is this early twentieth century favorite ready for revival? Thanks to Fran for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. STAR … OR NOT The most common meaning associated with Esther is star, from the Persian setareh. That’s my go-to meaning, but others have […]

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Ruby: Baby Name of the Day

November 7, 2019 By appellationmountain 12 Comments

Ruby: Baby Name of the Day

Ruby shines, from the height of summer to the winter holidays. It’s vibrant and modern, vintage and restrained. What’s not to love about our Baby Name of the Day? RUBEUS The word comes from the Latin rubeus. Ages before it meant “Hogwarts game keeper,” it simply referred to the color red. Over the years, we […]

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Sylvie: Baby Name of the Day

August 14, 2019 By appellationmountain 12 Comments

Sylvie: Baby Name of the Day

Sylvie sits at the edge of the current US Top 1000, a promising newcomer name. Thanks to Elise for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Rhea Silvia In English, the most familiar form of the name is Sylvia. It comes from the Latin word silva – forest or woods. But it’s Silvia that brings […]

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Elsa: Baby Name of the Day

June 26, 2019 By appellationmountain 27 Comments

baby name Elsa

Elsa once appeared mostly on lists of seldom-heard Elizabeth names. Then came Frozen. Thanks to Natalie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Elizabeth of Arendelle First things first: this isn’t a completely unknown form of Elizabeth. The name has appeared in the US Top 1000 every year since 1880, though most years the […]

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Allegra: Baby Name of the Day

May 8, 2019 By appellationmountain Leave a Comment

Allegra: Baby Name of the Day

Musical Allegra has captured the world’s imagination. But can it overcome that whiff of pharmaceutical? Thanks to G. for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Cheerful This name sounds happy and upbeat, and indeed it is! The Italian word allegro means lively or cheerful, ultimately from the Latin alacrem. It’s been used as a […]

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Duncan: Baby Name of the Day

February 13, 2019 By appellationmountain 22 Comments

Duncan: Baby Name of the Day

Duncan brings to mind basketballs and doughnuts – but also Scotland and Shakespeare. Thanks to Whitney for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Duncan: Way Back Kings aplenty have answered to this name, as early as the 600s. An eighth century Saint Dúnchad might sometimes be recorded as Duncan, too. And then there’s King Donnchadh. […]

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