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Baby Name Callum: Easy-Going Import

February 8, 2023 By appellationmountain 11 Comments

baby name Callum

The baby name Callum caught on in the UK long before American parents discovered it. But lately it’s among the most stylish of boy’s name possibilities. Thanks to Bella for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. COLUMBA A handful of early saints – male and female – answered to Columba. It comes from a […]

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Baby Name Molly: Sparky Traditional

February 7, 2023 By appellationmountain 20 Comments

baby name Molly

The baby name Molly counts as cousin to enduring classic Mary, but with a little more spark. Thanks to Kristin for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. MARY Before we get to the baby name Molly, we have to look at Mary, that long-time staple name for girls. Mary, of course, starts out as […]

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Baby Name Enid: Offbeat Traditional

January 31, 2023 By appellationmountain 22 Comments

baby name Enid

The baby name Enid is a vintage gem that just might be ready for a comeback. Thanks to Sara for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SOUL The girl’s name Enid comes from Welsh word eneit or enaid.  It means soul, spirit, life, or maybe purity – a positive set of associations. Some sources […]

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Baby Name Willow: Magical and Meaningful

January 25, 2023 By appellationmountain 30 Comments

baby name Willow

The baby name Willow marries a gentle nature vibe with plenty of pop culture currency. Thanks to Nicole for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SLENDER and SIGNIFICANT Flower names have been big across the generations. In the late twentieth century, tree names joined the list and have gone mainstream. The Old English word […]

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Baby Name Aire: New Nature Name

January 24, 2023 By appellationmountain 1 Comment

baby name Aire

The baby name Aire is the newest entry on the extended Kardashian-Jenner family tree. But will it follow choices like Reign and Dream into mainstream popularity? Let’s look at our Baby Name of the Day. AIRE is the NEW WOLF Kylie Kristen Jenner is the youngest child of Kris Kardashian Jenner and Caitlyn Jenner. Born […]

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Baby Name Axel: Traditional Tough Guy

January 18, 2023 By appellationmountain 9 Comments

baby name Axel

The baby name Axel blends Scandi style with a rock star edge. Thanks to Rebecca for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. ABSALOM At first glance, the baby name Axel looks like it might be a cousin to the popular classic Alexander. Not so. Instead, the Old Testament gave us Absalom, son to King […]

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Baby Name Freya: Noble Lady

January 17, 2023 By appellationmountain 18 Comments

baby name Freya

The baby name Freya is borrowed from Norse mythology, but it’s right at home on a modern girl. Thanks to Mariuccia for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. THE FAIREST OF THEM ALL Who’s the fairest of them all? In Norse mythology, Freya is the name of the Norse goddess of love, as well […]

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Baby Name Gemma: Sparkling and Substantial

January 11, 2023 By appellationmountain 23 Comments

baby name Gemma

The baby name Gemma combines all the sparkle of Ruby or Emerald with history and substance to spare. Thanks to Nessa for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. GEMSTONE In Latin, gemma refers to a precious stone. The word is unchanged in Italian. In English, it’s shortened to just plain gem. It may have […]

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Baby Name Ignatius: Ancient and Fiery

January 10, 2023 By appellationmountain 9 Comments

baby name Ignatius

The baby name Ignatius sounds saintly and offbeat, and also surprisingly cool. Thanks to Sara for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. ANCIENT and FIERY The family name Egnatius dates back to the Etruscans, the civilization that flourished prior to the founding of Rome. Gellius Egnatius commanded an army in the third century BC. […]

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Baby Name Tallulah: One to Watch

January 7, 2023 By appellationmountain 13 Comments

baby name Tallulah

The baby name Tallulah marries Native American history to Irish legend and a Hollywood icon, too. Thanks to Lise for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. PRINCESS of ABUNDANCE There’s more than one spelling for the baby name Tallulah, and two completely separate origins. Let’s begin in Ireland. Spelled Talulla, it’s the name of […]

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