We all know the story of Cain and <a title=”Abel” href=”https://appellationmountain.net/2008/08/23/name-of-the-day-abel/” target=”_blank”>Abel</a>. But do you recall the name of their little brother? In honor of my younger brother’s birthday – and neglected younger siblings everywhere! – today’s Name of the Day is <strong>Seth</strong>. <!–more–> If we’re talking about the Biblical Seth, the name derives from […]
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Happy Halloween! Today’s pick is a Slavic classic that just screams spooky. Our Name of the Day is Boris.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Regan
We’re just days away from Halloween, and so this week’s names are drawn from everybody’s favorite monster movies. Today’s moniker is inspired by one of the scariest horror films we’ve ever watched with our hands over our eyes. From 1973’s The Exorcist, our Name of the Day is Regan.
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On the heels of the regal Leo, today we turn our attention to a queenly appellation. Thanks to Laney for suggesting one from her family tree for today’s Name of the Day: Regina.
READ MORE >>Baby Name of the Day: Martin
Editor’s Note: Today’s post was originally published on October 6, 2008, and revised and updated on January 16, 2012, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. If you came of age in the 80s, today’s choice might conjure up DeLoreans and mad scientists. But it would be a mistake to think of this […]
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Romeo
He’s the ultimate doomed romantic hero, with a name so deliciously literary and brooding that it’s hard to imagine a real boy wearing this one. Thanks to Another for suggesting our Name of the Day: Romeo.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Hector
Today’s choice traces his origins to myth and legend. But for many parents, he brings to mind not the classics but the boxing ring. Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Name of the Day: Hector.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Vaughn
The name means small – but the best known bearer scrapes the ceilings at 6’5. Thanks to Lola for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Vaughn.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Linus
Editor’s note: This post was originally published September 8, 2008, and was substantially revised and re-posted on April 2, 2012. He’s a blanket-toting philosopher, a beloved cartoon character from the enduring Peanuts comic strip, and a member of The Nevilles list. Today’s Baby Name of the Day is Linus.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Marisa
She’s pretty, she’s dainty and she’s a little bit misunderstood. Thanks to Laura for suggesting her darling daughter’s moniker as today’s Name of the Day: Marisa.
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