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Baby Name Kai: Cross-Cultural Star

March 21, 2023 By appellationmountain 21 Comments

baby name Kai

The baby name Kai might belong to a medieval knight or a modern surfer. Thanks to Clio for choosing our Baby Name of the Day. THE ROUND TABLE Back in the earliest tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, we find Sir Kay, foster brother to the king. Sometimes he’s brave […]

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Gemstone Names for Girls: Opal, Topaz, Pearl

March 5, 2023 By appellationmountain 13 Comments

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Gemstone names for girls have been around for generations. From vintage Pearl to modern Emerald, gemstone-inspired girl names are a rich and vibrant bunch. Gemstone names can be obvious and even flashy – think Diamond – to subtle, even under-the-radar, like Gemma. Speaking of Gemma, there’s a whole category of gemstone baby names that gather […]

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Butterfly Baby Names: Monarch, Mariposa, Yara

February 16, 2023 By appellationmountain 14 Comments

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Could butterfly baby names be the next wave in nature name possibilities? With choices like Rowan and River, Willow and Autumn so popular today, it’s easy to see parents moving on to all things lepidopteran. While having butterflies in your stomach signals nervousness, almost all the associations with the beautiful bugs are positive. Many cultures […]

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Baby Name Willow: Magical and Meaningful

January 25, 2023 By appellationmountain 30 Comments

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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

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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 Gemma: Sparkling and Substantial

January 11, 2023 By appellationmountain 23 Comments

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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 Peregrine: Adventurous Gentleman

October 5, 2022 By appellationmountain 26 Comments

baby name Peregrine

The baby name Peregrine belongs to a bird of prey and a man of prayer, but the overall image is a well-traveled gentleman. Thanks to Cat for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. PEREGRINUS The baby name Peregrine comes from the Late Latin Peregrinus. It’s usually interpreted as traveler or wanderer. Dig a little […]

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Baby Name Florence: Vintage Strength

October 4, 2022 By appellationmountain 27 Comments

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The baby name Florence is a vintage favorite making a comeback. Thanks to Sophie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. FLOURISHING The baby name Florence sounds botanical, but there’s more to the story. It comes from the Latin florens – flourishing. The term implies prosperity and success. Florere means to flower or to bloom. That […]

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Baby Name Flora: Vintage Stunner

August 24, 2022 By appellationmountain 17 Comments

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The baby name Flora wraps up all things blooming in a simple, vintage stunner of a name. Thanks to Clio for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. A GARDEN OF GIRLS Flower names for girls have always been popular. As of 2021, the US Top 100 includes Lily, Violet, with names like Poppy and […]

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Nature Names for Boys: Leo, River, Bear

July 28, 2022 By appellationmountain 15 Comments

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Nature names for boys have always been popular. Glenn, Cliff, Craig, and Ray all had their moments in the not-so-distant past. And it’s not just twenty-first century American families, either. Many cultures bestow names based on nature, and have for millennia. Only we don’t think of Philip – friend of horses – or Caleb – […]

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