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Baby Name of the Day: Magdalena

September 2, 2011 By appellationmountain 22 Comments

Looking for a given name as storied as Isabella, as elaborate as Samantha, and yet not nearly as common? Thanks to Lauren for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day: Magdalena.

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Baby Name of the Day: Ina

August 18, 2011 By appellationmountain 27 Comments

A celebrity chef pretty much owns this miniature appellation, but once upon a time she was quite common. Thanks to Kerri for suggesting Ina as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Heather

July 12, 2011 By appellationmountain 19 Comments

She’s a botanical choice from a few decades back, once so popular that Winona Ryder went to high school with three of them. Thanks to Kelly for suggesting Heather as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Edmund

June 27, 2011 By appellationmountain 28 Comments

Edwin’s second syllable feels lucky, and

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Baby Name of the Day: Wayne

April 22, 2011 By appellationmountain 14 Comments

He was a workhorse of a name, once solidly established in the US Top 100, but now fading fast. Thanks to Lola for suggesting Wayne as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Pamela

April 8, 2011 By appellationmountain 46 Comments

She’s a poetic invention and a twentieth century sensation.

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Baby Name of the Day: Charmaine

February 24, 2011 By appellationmountain 25 Comments

I’ve been fascinated by today’s choice ever since I found her in a 1972 novel. Thanks to Charmaine for suggesting her own name as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Frank

February 1, 2011 By appellationmountain 50 Comments

Zappa. Sinatra. Gehry. Baum. Does this pick guarantee your son will be destined for creative genius? Thanks to Jane, aka the Foxymoron, for suggesting Frank as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Virginia

October 25, 2010 By appellationmountain 27 Comments

She’s a literary, regal, place name with an undeniable romance. Yes, Virginia – it is your turn to be featured as Baby Name of the Day. Thanks to Emily for the suggestion.

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Baby Name of the Day: Wallace

October 20, 2010 By appellationmountain 29 Comments

    Even an Oscar-winning film couldn’t revive this former favorite. After hibernating for decades, is it time for his reappearance? Thanks to Emma for suggesting Wallace as Baby Name of the Day.

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