The Classics Archives - Page 9 of 9

Baby Name of the Day: Laura

April 1, 2011 By appellationmountain 20 Comments

She’s a classic appellation, almost as evergreen as Elizabeth or Mary. Thanks to Lola for suggesting Laura as our Baby Name of the Day.

Baby Name of the Day: Stephen

November 3, 2010 By appellationmountain 16 Comments

Let’s say you’re searching for a solid, classic boy’s name that won’t be shared by lots of others.

Name of the Day: Samuel

March 25, 2010 By appellationmountain 32 Comments

He’s Biblical and classic, literary and cool. No wonder he’s a global sensation and a perennial favorite in the US, too. Thanks to Melissa for suggesting Samuel as Name of the Day. And congratulations to Photoquilty on the birth of her new son Samuel, too!

Name of the Day: Andrew

December 22, 2009 By appellationmountain 22 Comments

Today’s choice has been worn by kings and saints, presidents and protesters – and almost certainly a fellow or two in your life. Thanks to Kelly for suggesting Andrew as Name of the Day.

Starbaby News: Welcome Charlotte Grace

September 23, 2009 By appellationmountain 11 Comments

Just weeks after former vampire David Boreanz welcomed the outlandishly-named Bardot Vita, former vampire slayer Sarah Michelle Gellar and husband Freddie Prinze, Jr. bestowed the decidedly normal Charlotte Grace on their new arrival. Charlotte ranked #87 in the US last year; Grace has been in the Top Twenty in recent years, but last year slipped […]

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.

25 Sensible Names for Girls

May 20, 2008 By appellationmountain 25 Comments

While we’re of the opinion that there is no such thing as a normal name, we do grudgingly admit that there are safe, sensible choices. These are names that will never prompt a stranger to say, “What an interesting name!” But neither will they cause someone to do a double take and say, “Umm … […]

Never Out of Style: Classic Names for Boys

January 26, 2008 By appellationmountain 14 Comments

Editor’s note: This post was one of the first ever published at AppMtn, on January 26, 2008, when the blog was a mere three days old. It was substantially revised and re-posted on Monday, March 19, 2012. Are you a Brooks Brothers button-down kind of guy? Do you prefer your Thanksgiving turkey served on grandmother’s […]

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