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Name of the Day: Doris

February 7, 2009 By appellationmountain 20 Comments

Is this one too frumpy to consider? Or do her ancient roots and past Top Ten status make her prime for revival? Thanks to K for suggesting Doris as Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Cillian

February 4, 2009 By appellationmountain 12 Comments

This choice sounds quite aggressive, but one of the earliest bearers was a saint. Thanks to Sophie for suggesting our Name of the Day: Cillian.

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Name of the Day: Philo

January 29, 2009 By appellationmountain 14 Comments

Past posts have explored many a daring ends-in-o name for babies, including gems like Primo and Cosmo. This one brings to mind an ancient philosopher, sweet treats and the inventor of the television. Thanks to Emmy Jo for suggesting the eclectic Philo as Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: James

January 7, 2009 By appellationmountain 53 Comments

It doesn’t get much more classic. This choice has been worn by saints, kings and a world famous fictional spy. He’s also reader Kayt’s beautiful new baby boy, the inspiration for the Name of the Day: James.

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Baby Name of the Day: January

December 31, 2008 By appellationmountain 21 Comments

Editor’s note: This post was originally published on December 31, 2008 and was revised and republished on January 2, 2012. She’s an Emmy-nominated actress with a name inspired by a bestselling novel. Today’s Name of the Day is the forward looking January.

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Name of the Day: Dorothea

December 21, 2008 By appellationmountain 18 Comments

With the holiday season upon us, today’s choice carries an appropriate meaning. Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Name of the Day: Dorothea.

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Name of the Day: Bridget

December 5, 2008 By appellationmountain 18 Comments

On the heels of Deirdre, we have another Irish mythological choice – one we expect to gain modestly in the coming years. Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting Bridget as our Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Trevor

December 4, 2008 By appellationmountain 10 Comments

There’s something vaguely British about today’s choice, even after he’s spent nearly two decades in the US Top 100. Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting our Name of the Day: Trevor.

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Name of the Day: Alfred

November 28, 2008 By appellationmountain 12 Comments

Today’s choice has been worn by a poet and a king, a playboy and a fool. Is this a lost classic poised for revival, or one best left in mothballs? Thanks to Lyndsay for suggesting our Name of the Day: Alfred.

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Name of the Day: Ewan

November 16, 2008 By appellationmountain 15 Comments

Odds are you know a handful of men named John. Ditto Evan and Ian. We even know a pair of brothers called Sean and Jack. But how about this Scottish variant? Thanks to Katharine for suggesting our Name of the Day: Ewan.

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