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Baby Name Mae: Bright and Energetic

April 20, 2021 By appellationmountain 28 Comments

baby name Mae

The baby name Mae packs serious style into a mere three letters. Thanks to RockingFetal for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. ECOVINTAGE Two powerful trends meet in the baby name Mae. It’s a vintage charmer. But it’s also a nature name. File it with Alice and Dorothy and other names from a century […]

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Rare May Names: Lulamae, Maybelle, Maylee

April 8, 2021 By appellationmountain 32 Comments

rare May names

Rare May names range from the vintage to the modern, smooshes to inventions. But they all contain the bright, vibrant, and spring-like sound of May. We love Mae, of course, so spare and lovely. The ‘e’ spelling appears in the current US Top 1000, while the ‘y’ does not. But the sound is everywhere. Of […]

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Spring Baby Names: The Ultimate List of Lists

March 4, 2019 By appellationmountain 6 Comments

Spring baby names

With warm weather comes Spring baby names. Maybe you’re expecting a child in the next few months. Or maybe the lighter, brighter days suggest the qualities you love in a name. Either way, these names run the gamut. They’re traditional and religious, modern and cool. Some of the lists tend towards the silly. Except it […]

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Aviva: Baby Name of the Day

May 9, 2016 By appellationmountain 21 Comments

Aviva: Baby Name of the Day

Aviva shares sounds with favorites like Ava, Evelyn, and Amelia. But it’s much less common. Thanks to Christy and Photoquilty for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day.

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Sakura: Baby Name of the Day

August 29, 2013 By appellationmountain 7 Comments

That whole tale about a young George Washington and his cherry tree is almost certainly the stuff of myth, but Washington DC is home to some truly amazing cherry blossoms. They are the inspiration for today’s Baby Name of the Day.  Thanks to UKGirl for suggesting Sakura.

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Baby Name of the Day: Azalea

July 26, 2011 By appellationmountain 23 Comments

It’s another botanical option from the ever-expanding list of Nature Names parents are considering for their children. Thanks to Elizabeth for suggesting one she’s considering for her baby on the way. Our Baby Name of the Day is Azalea.

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Baby Name of the Day: Primrose

April 11, 2011 By appellationmountain 31 Comments

She’s a buttoned-up botanical with a pop culture link. Thanks to Amanda for suggesting Primrose as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Calla

April 22, 2009 By appellationmountain 18 Comments

Lily is wildly popular. Kayla has inspired dozens of spin-offs. So why shouldn’t this botanical choice be the next big thing? Thanks to Corinne for suggesting Calla as Name of the Day.

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