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Baby Name Zebedee: High-Energy Biblical Boy

July 17, 2023 By appellationmountain 22 Comments

baby name Zebedee

The baby name Zebedee combines impeccable Old Testament roots with a cool, current sound. Thanks to LadyRay for pointing out that this post needed an update! ZEBADIAH In Hebrew, Zebadiah means “God has bestowed.” It’s the name of more than one Old Testament figure. It sounds like so many names from that era: Jeremiah, Obadiah, […]

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Baby Name Indiana: On-Trend Adventurer

July 12, 2023 By appellationmountain 9 Comments

baby name Indiana

The baby name Indiana is a place name famously worn by a daring (and fictional) archeologist. Thanks to Bertram Bergamot for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. THE STATE of INDIANA Back in 1800, Congress passed legislation to divide the Northwest Territory in half. The western section became the Indiana Territory. Sixteen years later, […]

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Baby Name Enzo: Handsome Import

June 27, 2023 By appellationmountain 1 Comment

baby name Enzo

The baby name Enzo is a fast-rising favorite, a brother for Luca and an alternative to Ezra. Thanks to Ree for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. HEINZ The baby name Enzo is zippy and brief, an impeccable Italian heritage choice. But could it truly be … German? One theory for the meaning of […]

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Baby Name Lovisa: Ready for Discovery

June 24, 2023 By appellationmountain 7 Comments

baby name Lovisa

The baby name Lovisa is a rarity from outside the English speaking world, but offering intriguing possibilities. Thanks to Carolyn for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. CLOVIS, LUDOVICA, ALOYSIUS, LADUSKY Most traditional first names with a long history of use morph and transform over time and across languages. But few have shifted as […]

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Baby Name Cielo: Sparky and Spiritual

June 21, 2023 By appellationmountain 4 Comments

baby name Cielo

The baby name Cielo combines international appeal with significant meanings. Thanks to Em for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SPANISH If you took Spanish 101, you might recognize this word. Of Spanish origin, Cielo means sky. But it’s also the word for heaven. And it’s the latter meaning that transforms this word into […]

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Baby Name Dutton: Rugged and Distinctive

June 20, 2023 By appellationmountain 1 Comment

baby name Dutton

The baby name Dutton is a white hot newcomer to the US popularity charts. Our Baby Name of the Day is inspired by smash hit television series Yellowstone. JOHN DUTTON III Yellowstone debuted in June 2018, and immediately generated plenty of buzz. Taylor Sheridan and John Linson created the Paramount network show based on Sheridan’s personal […]

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Baby Name Lottie: Sweetly Vintage

June 15, 2023 By appellationmountain 3 Comments

baby name Lottie

The baby name Lottie mixes vintage nickname style with ties to a chart-topping favorite. Thanks to Ella for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. CHARLOTTE To talk about the baby name Lottie, it’s essential to begin with Charlotte. The French feminine form of Charles, Charlotte shares the meaning “free man.” A string of kings […]

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Baby Name Chosen: Modern and Meaning-Rich

June 14, 2023 By appellationmountain 2 Comments

baby name Chosen

The baby name Chosen combines a current sound with a rich meaning. Thanks to Josie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. CHOOSE Before we get to the baby name Chosen, let’s start with the verb. Choose comes from an Old English word, ultimately with Germanic roots. Chosen is the irregular past participle, and […]

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Baby Name Lainey: Spark and Substance

June 13, 2023 By appellationmountain 1 Comment

baby name Lainey

The baby name Lainey is a newcomer to the US Top 1000, a mix of traditional nickname and fresh favorite. Thanks to Lo for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. ELAINE and HELENA Some will see Lainey as a short form of established, classic girl names. The most obvious choice? Elaine. A Top 100 […]

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Baby Name Nova: Style Star

June 7, 2023 By appellationmountain 2 Comments

baby name Nova

The baby name Nova literally means new – and it brings to mind the night sky and the wider world, too. Thanks to Melanie and Kelly for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. LATIN WORD Nova literally means new – from the Latin novus.  And yet, Nova isn’t novel. It ranked in the US […]

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