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Name of the Day: Demetria

February 13, 2009 By appellationmountain 10 Comments

She’s an ancient goddess, maybe even the ultimate earth mother. But she’s also been worn by a brat packer and a tween starlet. Thanks to Emmy Jo for suggesting our Name of the Day: Demetria.

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Name of the Day: Ansel

February 12, 2009 By appellationmountain 13 Comments

Even the most fairy-tale addicted, Owen Wilson-loving mama wouldn’t call her baby boy Hansel. But lop off the H and all of a sudden, we have an unusual and artistic appellation to consider. Thanks to Bek for suggesting our Name of the Day: Ansel.

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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: Lunette

January 30, 2009 By appellationmountain 17 Comments

She might be Welsh. She might be French. She’s a little bit of a nature name, and even brings to mind the famous Harry Potter. Thanks to Nessa for suggesting the lovely Lunette as Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Coralie

January 26, 2009 By appellationmountain 11 Comments

Cora seems destined for a comeback. And vampire series Twilight is propelling Rosalie to popularity. Smoosh ’em together and what do you get? Thanks to Nessa for suggesting the lovely Coralie for Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Delphina

January 22, 2009 By appellationmountain 9 Comments

She’s aquatic, vaguely royal and might just have an eye on the future. Thanks to Nessa for suggesting the intriguing Delphina as Name of the Day.

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Starbaby News: Welcome Dolly and Charlie

January 6, 2009 By appellationmountain Leave a Comment

Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell have welcomed their twin daughters. The girls are named Dolly Rebecca Rose and Charlie Tamara Tulip. It’s an interesting duo. While Rose is among the most common botanical baby names, I’ve never heard of a Tulip. Rebecca and Tamara are graceful in the middle spot – Rebecca after mom and […]

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Name of the Day: Jade

January 4, 2009 By appellationmountain 14 Comments

She’s a 20th century nature name that helped propel many of today’s favorites to the top of the charts. Thanks to JNE for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Jade.

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Baby Name of the Day: Pomeline

October 3, 2008 By appellationmountain 23 Comments

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on October 3, 2008, and substantially revised on March 12, 2012. There are underused gems, and then there are true rarities. Today’s choice is definitely in the latter category. Thanks to Lola for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Pomeline.

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Name of the Day: Orrin

August 6, 2008 By appellationmountain 27 Comments

It looks like a simple name, but the story behind this moniker is actually a bit of a tangle. Thanks to Jess for suggesting we look into Orrin.

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