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Baby Name David: Beloved Classic

November 22, 2022 By appellationmountain 4 Comments

baby name David

The baby name David counts as a classic. Thanks to Maia for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. BELOVED HERO In Hebrew, David means beloved. Or possibly uncle. But the first meaning is the most often cited, so let’s stick with that one. The name goes back millennia, to the Old Testament. The Biblical […]

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Victoria Nicknames: Unexpected Options

October 13, 2022 By appellationmountain 21 Comments

Victoria nicknames

  Looking for unexpected Victoria nicknames? This list is for you! Regal and elaborate, Victoria entered the US Top 100 way back in 1967. It’s ranked in the Top 100 every year since then, with the exception of 1977 – 1980, when it hovered just outside. Victoria brings to mind so many associations, from the […]

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Baby Name Alexander: Time-Tested Favorite

September 21, 2022 By appellationmountain 49 Comments

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The baby name Alexander counts as a classic, worn from the ancient world into the present day. In honor of my son, our Baby Name of the Day is Alexander. ANCIENT GREEK ORIGINS There are two contenders for the earliest use of Alexander. It comes from the Greek name Alexandros. The first element, alexo, means to […]

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Margaret Nicknames: Margot, Maisie, Greta

June 23, 2022 By appellationmountain 15 Comments

Margaret nicknames

Margaret nicknames abound. It’s not quite as versatile as Elizabeth, but it comes close. After all, Margaret ranks as an enduring classic. It comes from the Greek word margarites, meaning pearl, via the Latin Margarita. Medieval Crusaders returned from the Holy Land with tales of the 4th century Saint Margaret. Legend told that she battled […]

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Helen Names: Elena, Helene, and Nell

June 16, 2022 By appellationmountain 8 Comments

Helen names

Helen names make for an intriguing bunch. The original Helen of Troy appears in Greek mythology, the most beautiful woman in the world. The daughter of Zeus and Leda, she was promised by Paris of Troy by the goddess Aphrodite. This sparked the Trojan War, a legendary conflict leading to many of the most famous […]

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Baby Name Henry: Classic Trendsetter

May 18, 2022 By appellationmountain 54 Comments

baby name Henry

The baby name Henry proves that some choices can be both the height of tradition and the definition of stylish at the same time. Our Baby Name of the Day comes from this list of classic boy names. FAMOUS PEOPLE NAMED HENRY Fictional action hero-archeologist Indiana Jones started out life as Henry Walton Jones. England’s […]

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Classic Girl Names: Alice, Sophia, Ruth

February 17, 2022 By appellationmountain 10 Comments

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Classic girl names are surprisingly difficult to pin down – at least compared to the boys’ list. In general, the girls’ list tends to be more volatile. We revive vintage names and embrace novelty all. the. time. Choose any year, and a handful of the Top 25 boy names remain in today’s Top 25. For […]

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Classic Baby Names: 7 Reasons to Choose a Traditional Name

January 20, 2022 By appellationmountain 2 Comments

classic baby names

Classic baby names have stood the test of time, and yet parents sometimes hesitate to use them. Is Margaret too heavy for a child? Would Theodore rather have a more current name, like Logan or Jax? When names like Kinsley and Maverick rank in the national Top 100, it’s easy to imagine that traditional names […]

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Classic Boy Names: Henry, Patrick, and John

November 26, 2021 By appellationmountain 7 Comments

Classic Boy Names

Classic boy names stand the test of time. Whether the year is 1922 or 2022, at least some of our sons will answer to evergreen names like Charles and Thomas. Ask parents their preferred style, and plenty will tell you that classic boy names are their go-to. And yet, what makes a true classic? Only […]

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Francis Names: Frannie, Franklin, Francesca

November 18, 2021 By appellationmountain 5 Comments

Francis names

Francis names owe their original popularity to one figure: the thirteenth century Saint Francis of Assisi. Born the far more familiar Giovanni, the future saint earned his nickname for his father’s love of all things French. Little Francesco became one of the most popular religious figures in the Catholic church – and beyond. In 2013, Cardinal Jorge […]

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