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Bernadette: Baby Name of the Day

March 18, 2020 By appellationmountain 10 Comments

Bernadette: Baby Name of the Day

Could Bernadette be the newest vintage revival? Thanks to Leslie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. BRAVE AS A BEAR Bernard Sanders was born in 1941. You know him best as the senator from Vermont, and a candidate for Democratic nomination for the presidency. While his name sounds distinctive today, Bernard ranked in […]

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Stella: Baby Name of the Day

March 4, 2020 By appellationmountain 39 Comments

Stella: Baby Name of the Day

Stella stepped off a New Orleans streetcar and sauntered into the US Top 100. Thanks to Melissa for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. STELLA STAR I’ve assumed – pretty much forever – that Stella comes from the Latin word for star. And it turns out that’s maybe, possibly, kind-of, sort-of true. Our story […]

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Conrad: Baby Name of the Day

February 12, 2020 By appellationmountain 21 Comments

Conrad: Baby Name of the Day

Conrad brings to mind a saint, a string of kings, a hotelier, and a fictional pop star – to name just a few. Thanks to Annabel for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. CONRAD RULES Way back in the 800s, a powerful dynasty flourished in Germany. Known as the Conradines, they were Dukes and […]

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Lorelei: Baby Name of the Day

February 5, 2020 By appellationmountain 56 Comments

Lorelei: Baby Name of the Day

Lorelei is a fanciful German choice boosted by a popular dramedy. Thanks to Dirty Hippy for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. BY THE RHINE German folklore gives us Rhine maidens, a mix of mermaid, shape-shifter, and siren. They lured sailors to their deaths on the treacherous rocks of the Rhine River. One especially […]

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Sunday Summary: In Praise of Rey

February 2, 2020 By appellationmountain Leave a Comment

Sunday Summary: 2.2.20

I’m going to keep this spoiler-free, promise. Still, I feel like we might have been The Very Last People on Earth to see Star Wars Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker. Let me just say this: we really ought to be seeing some girls named Rey. We’re not. Rey ranks #751 for boys in […]

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Ginger: Baby Name of the Day

February 1, 2020 By appellationmountain 1 Comment

Ginger: Baby Name of the Day

Ginger feels like a quirky, retro choice. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing these days. Thanks to Del for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. MEET VIRGINIA Let’s start with Virginia, which means heading back far into the ancient world. It’s the feminine form of a Roman family name, something like Virginius. While […]

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Esther: Baby Name of the Day

January 30, 2020 By appellationmountain 17 Comments

Esther: Baby Name of the Day

Esther brings to mind a legendary queen and a Hollywood legend. Is this early twentieth century favorite ready for revival? Thanks to Fran for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. STAR … OR NOT The most common meaning associated with Esther is star, from the Persian setareh. That’s my go-to meaning, but others have […]

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Sabrina: Baby Name of the Day

January 23, 2020 By appellationmountain 12 Comments

Sabrina: Baby Name of the Day

Call Sabrina a quiet classic. Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SABRINA FAIR Back in 1954, Audrey Hepburn played a chauffeur’s daughter, living above the garage, watching the wealthy family her dad drove from afar. She crushed on the handsome, carefree younger brother. Then (spoiler alert) she ended up living […]

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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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Ruby: Baby Name of the Day

November 7, 2019 By appellationmountain 12 Comments

Ruby: Baby Name of the Day

Ruby shines, from the height of summer to the winter holidays. It’s vibrant and modern, vintage and restrained. What’s not to love about our Baby Name of the Day? RUBEUS The word comes from the Latin rubeus. Ages before it meant “Hogwarts game keeper,” it simply referred to the color red. Over the years, we […]

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