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Name of the Day: Ralph

August 19, 2009 By appellationmountain 18 Comments

At one extreme, this choice is an unfortunate action verb. At the other end? A dashing English actor. Thanks to Corinne for suggesting Ralph as Name of the Day.

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Names from Twilight: Not Just for Vampires Anymore

June 12, 2009 By appellationmountain 21 Comments

Into every generation a vampire romance is born. That’s usually not big news in baby naming circles. But the current hot series about the undead – Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight – could influence baby names for the next generation.

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Name of the Day: Adrian

March 6, 2009 By appellationmountain 16 Comments

This name has been worn by popes and heartthrobs alike – but it isn’t Leo. Thanks to Sophie for suggesting Adrian as Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Seraphina

March 3, 2009 By appellationmountain 13 Comments

Up until a few weeks ago, the most famous bearers of this little-known name were a handful of Italian saints. But ever since Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck chose this name for Violet’s little sister, she’s been all Hollywood. Today’s Name of the Day is Seraphina.

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Predictions for 2009

December 31, 2008 By appellationmountain 9 Comments

With just hours left in 2008, here are the official ApMtn baby name predictions for 2009.

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Name of the Day: Lance

December 6, 2008 By appellationmountain 9 Comments

It’s a hero name, and it fits the emerging trend of one-syllable choices for boys perfectly. And yet, we have our hesitations. Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting our Name of the Day: Lance.

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Name of the Day: Cassius

November 18, 2008 By appellationmountain 15 Comments

Cash is cool – we wouldn’t dare deny it, not in these crazy times. But as a formal name for a child, it’s a bit lacking, unless he grows up to be a cowboy. Or maybe a reality TV star. But today’s choice has an ancient elegance that will appeal to many parents – and […]

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Name of the Day: Julius

June 13, 2008 By appellationmountain 19 Comments

Say today’s Name of the Day, and two things immediately come to mind: Paul Frank’s ubiquitous cartoon monkey, and the orange smoothie sold at a shopping mall near you. But there’s much more to this noble moniker, and we’re indebted to Emmy Jo for suggesting Julius as our Name of the Day.

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The Softer Side of Boys

May 30, 2008 By appellationmountain 13 Comments

In 20th century America, men were called Bob. And Jim, Dan, Dave and Bill; Joe, Lou, Ed and Mike. For several decades, odds were strong that the guy coaching Little League, filing your taxes and running the local pharmacy was Ron or Tom or Frank. There were exceptions, of course. Charles might be Chuck, but […]

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Spotlight: Max and Emme

February 25, 2008 By appellationmountain 4 Comments

The world knows that Jennifer Lopez delivered healthy twins on Friday.

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