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Christmas Boy Names: Bing to Yule

December 22, 2022 By appellationmountain 3 Comments

Christmas boy names

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! If you’re expecting a son right around December 25th, these Christmas boy names bring the holiday spirit. And best of all? Many of them rank outside of the current US Top 500. Many of these Christmas boy names celebrate the season more quietly. In fact, you might […]

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Christmas Girl Names: Amaryllis to Zuzu

December 15, 2022 By appellationmountain 5 Comments

Christmas girl names

Consider it an early gift: a list of Christmas girl names, many of them currently ranked outside the US Top 500. Classics like Mary fit on this list, and virtues like Joy, too. But they’re great names for any season. Some of these are truly tied to the winter holidays, name that make the most […]

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Baby Names Meaning Gift: Nathan, Sunniva, Shai

December 24, 2020 By appellationmountain 2 Comments

baby names meaning gift

Baby names meaning gift feel just right for children born during the winter holidays. But really, gift is a strong, positive meaning, one that resonates in every season. They range from the most classic of choices, Top 100 favorites that we all instantly recognize, to rare and surprising possibilities. This list is packed with richly […]

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Ivy: Baby Name of the Day

November 27, 2019 By appellationmountain 26 Comments

Ivy: Baby Name of the Day

Ivy is a fast-rising vintage name with lots of modern appeal. Add in ties to the winter holidays, and it’s a can’t-miss name for a daughter. Thanks to Elle for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. THE HOLLY AND THE IVY It’s not “Jingle Bells” or “Silent Night,” but “The Holly and the Ivy” […]

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Clara: Baby Name of the Day

November 7, 2018 By appellationmountain 25 Comments

Clara: Baby Name of the Day

Clara sounds sweet, but this name has some backbone. Thanks to Emmy Jo and Another for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Clara: Shining This name benefits from a great meaning. It comes from the Latin clarus, clear or bright. Various forms of Clarus have been used over the years, including Clare – as […]

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Mary: Baby Name of the Day

March 28, 2018 By appellationmountain 14 Comments

Mary: Baby Name of the Day

Mary long reigned as the undisputed #1 name for girls of ages, rich with history and meaning. Our Baby Name of the Day is an enduring favorite that might be ready for a comeback. Mary: Old Testament to New In the Old Testament, Miriam appears, older sister to Moses. The New Testament opts for the […]

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Winter Holiday Baby Names: The Ultimate List of Lists

December 25, 2017 By appellationmountain 2 Comments

Winter Holiday baby names

Winter holiday baby names range from the straight-up Christmas-y (think Holly or Nicholas) to the subtle nature names that nod to the season. Why use a seasonally-inspired choice? Maybe you’ve got a great first, but want a middle that celebrates the season of your child’s birth. (I still wish I’d thought to use Frost for […]

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Nicholas: Baby Name of the Day

November 8, 2017 By appellationmountain 2 Comments

Nicholas: Baby Name of the Day

Nicholas reads like a 90s favorite, but it also counts as a classic. Our Baby Name of the Day comes from this list of traditional names for boys. Nicholas: Saint Faster than you can say jolly old, this name brings to mind one very specific saint. The Santa Claus legend traces back to a fourth […]

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Natasha: Baby Name of the Day

March 31, 2016 By appellationmountain 11 Comments

Natasha: Baby Name of the Day

Natasha is an accessible, familiar name, both playful and glamorous. But is this a dated choice, or a perfectly on-trend option for a daughter today?

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Esteban: Baby Name of the Day

August 26, 2015 By appellationmountain 3 Comments

Esteban

Steven is a classic, but it’s feeling rather middle aged circa 2015. Could this Spanish form of the name be a promising update? Thanks to Becky for suggesting Esteban as our Baby Name of the Day.

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