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Margot: Baby Name of the Day

October 24, 2018 By appellationmountain 17 Comments

Margot: Baby Name of the Day

Margot peaked back in the 1930s, and seems poised to rise even higher today. Our Baby Name of the Day comes from Asha, and also appears on this list. Margot: Marguerite Everybody knows Margaret. It comes from the Greek word margarites, meaning pearl. It became Margalit and Margarita, and eventually Marguerite in French. Margot evolved […]

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Isadora: Baby Name of the Day

August 29, 2016 By appellationmountain 11 Comments

Isadora: Baby Name of the Day

A saintly name worn by a famous dancer, it ought to be leaping up the charts. Thanks to JNE for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day: Isadora. Isadora: Goddess This name sounds like a cousin to perpetual Top Ten pick Isabella, a form of the Hebrew Elisheva, also the source of Elizabeth. Or maybe […]

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Darcy: Baby Name of the Day

November 21, 2012 By appellationmountain 12 Comments

It’s a surname with masculine literary ties – and a recent history of use a feminine name. Thanks to Mierca for suggesting Darcy as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Moira: Baby Name of the Day

November 14, 2012 By appellationmountain 19 Comments

She’s yet another spin on the evergreen Mary. Thanks to Kyle for suggesting Moira as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Victoria: Baby Name of the Day

October 10, 2012 By appellationmountain 19 Comments

She’s not just a queen, she’s an era. Thanks to Kristin for suggesting Victoria as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Twila

May 1, 2012 By appellationmountain 19 Comments

She’s fading into obscurity, but a creative genius combined with a very current sound could make her a great option for a modern girl. Thanks to Tracy for suggesting Twila as our Baby Name of the Day, and thanks to all who voted for her in this weekend’s poll!

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