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Celebrating Six Years: A Give-Away

May 5, 2014 By appellationmountain 68 Comments

Six Year AnniversaryHappy Cinco de Mayo!  It’s the fifth of May, and the start of my seventh year of blogging Baby Names of the Day.

Appellation Mountain was launched in January 2008, and, desperate for ideas, I decided to profile a different name every day, beginning on May 5, 2008, with Juniper.

A few days into the experiment, I decided to ask the (tiny) audience for suggestions.  This was the beginning of the rich and vibrant community that I’m so privileged to be a part of today.

This week also marks a very important change: this is my last week as Director of Community Services for the City of Hyattsville, Maryland.  It’s the kind of job I always imagined I’d have when I grew up – incredibly fulfilling, constantly challenging, impossibly interesting.  It’s not just work.  It’s also home, and so I’ve had all the reason in the world to make sure that this small town, in the big ocean of metropolitan Washington DC, thrives.

But it has been increasingly difficult to have enough hours in the day for the demands of my job and this website, to say nothing of my opportunities at Nameberry, with the tremendous support and encouragement of Pam and Linda, as well as, well, life.

After much discussion with my husband, I came to a big decision.

The blog wins.

I submitted my official resignation last month.

And so I’m celebrating Cinco de Mayo, and my last week of juggling a little bit too much, with a give-away.  Yes, it is the ever popular win-your-own-week!

One lucky reader will get to choose all five of the names that will be featured the week of June 23rd.

You can enter three ways:

  • Leave a comment on this post with a name that you would love to see featured
  • Comment on the link to this post on the AppMtn Facebook page
  • Tweet a name suggestion to @appmtn

Should you be the actual winner, you don’t have to include your originally suggested name in your final list.  And please make sure that I can contact you – so if you leave a comment on the website, please use an email address that you check occasionally!

The winner will be announced on Saturday, May 10.

I can’t wait to hear what you suggest, and good luck!

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Comments

  1. Christina Fonseca says

    May 10, 2014 at 6:12 PM

    Back from vacation. Just in case I still have a chance of being selected, I nominate Daleyza. congrats

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  2. Nancy says

    May 9, 2014 at 9:56 PM

    Congrats to you! 🙂

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  3. jasmin says

    May 9, 2014 at 8:36 AM

    Good luck with everything Abby! My suggestion is Rialta, although I don’t expect lightning to strike twice 🙂

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  4. Kmo says

    May 8, 2014 at 10:17 PM

    congratulations Abby! i’d love to see Roxelana featured on App Mtn

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  5. Alice says

    May 8, 2014 at 11:01 AM

    Congrats and yay! the blog wins!

    I would like to see Fidelma featured.

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  6. Kaeli says

    May 8, 2014 at 3:31 AM

    I would like to see Travers featured. Yes, we just watched Saving Mr. Banks and I was literally thinking what a cool name Travers is when my husband said, “Travers is kinda a cool name!” I love that my name nerdiness is wearing off on him ; )

    Congratulations on your last week at work!

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  7. Vanessa says

    May 8, 2014 at 1:20 AM

    I would have the hardest time picking 5 names! But I would love to see Junia.

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  8. Jonquil says

    May 8, 2014 at 1:02 AM

    Congratulations! This is a fascinating site.

    I would like to see the name Hilary featured. Hilary with one L, and as a name primarily for girls. I seldom see it suggested on name sites for people wanting an H name.

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  9. Julie says

    May 7, 2014 at 3:49 PM

    Congrats on your new adventures!

    I’d love to see Trygve as NOTD.

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  10. Leslie says

    May 7, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    Congratulations! How exciting to be able to pursue something so creative full-time! I would love to see the name Maxie featured.

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  11. C in DC says

    May 7, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    Wow! That’s a big change. Congratulations! It’s definitely Hyattsville’s loss.

    How about Carmen or Carmelita as the NOTD?

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  12. K says

    May 7, 2014 at 3:19 AM

    I would love to see your insight on Watson. Happy Anniversary and thank you for brightening my days for the past few years!

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  13. Jen says

    May 7, 2014 at 3:03 AM

    Fabulous news! Congrats on both the anniversary and your new, less stressful schedule. I’m currently crushing on the name Ciel and would love to see it featured.

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  14. Witchgreens says

    May 7, 2014 at 12:55 AM

    Yay, congrats! My name is Anouk.

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  15. British American says

    May 6, 2014 at 9:11 PM

    Congratulations on your anniversary and for the blog winning out over your job. That must have been very hard to juggle family, blogging and work.

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  16. Olivia says

    May 6, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    I would love to see Liadan featured and congrats!

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  17. Jenna says

    May 6, 2014 at 5:54 PM

    This site is one that I check every day. Your Sunday post is always a delicious treat to read in the afternoon, and the NOTDs are really eye-opening. Congrats on your six-year achievement!

    My humble name suggestion is: Herschel

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  18. Dani says

    May 6, 2014 at 4:42 PM

    Congratulations and many well wishes for the future!!

    I’d love to see my grammy’s name featured–Judith!

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  19. Hettie says

    May 6, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    Many congratulations, Abby! I’ve always been curious about the Swedish female name Hillevi 🙂

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  20. Anna says

    May 6, 2014 at 11:46 AM

    Yay for anniversaries! I’d really like to see a post about the name Adler (although I had a hard time choosing)

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  21. Felecia says

    May 6, 2014 at 11:34 AM

    I would love to see Aisling featured. Congratulations on this new chapter!

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  22. Brooke Cussans says

    May 6, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    I don’t know how you manage to maintain this blog to such a high standard (and post so often!) with a job and a family! For six years! I’m in awe 🙂

    Congratulations on making such a brave choice, I can’t wait to see what lies ahead for Apellation Mountain 🙂

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  23. Jennifer says

    May 6, 2014 at 5:47 AM

    So exciting about the new adventure! Congrats and good luck!

    I’d like to suggest the name Radouane.

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  24. Ali Lynne says

    May 6, 2014 at 12:39 AM

    So exciting! My suggestion is Ailsa. Can’t wait to see what the winner picks (: love researching names through this blog!

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  25. Brittany says

    May 5, 2014 at 11:39 PM

    Congrats! This blog has been one of my best pregnancy discoveries. I’m interested in the name Alida.

    Reply
  26. waltzingmorethanmatilda says

    May 5, 2014 at 11:11 PM

    Congratulations on your amazing anniversary, and exciting new life changes! 🙂

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  27. DFree says

    May 5, 2014 at 9:28 PM

    Mitchell or Ainsley

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  28. Layne says

    May 5, 2014 at 9:09 PM

    Congrats!!! I would like to see Laila featured as NOTD.

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  29. Dragonflynv says

    May 5, 2014 at 7:56 PM

    Amalthea!

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  30. Madelyn says

    May 5, 2014 at 7:49 PM

    Congratulations, Abby! You have built a wonderful site.

    I suggest Everard. I also love Filipa’s suggestion of Mafalda.

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  31. Colleen says

    May 5, 2014 at 7:30 PM

    Congratulations! I’d like to see Angelia profiled.

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  32. Margaret says

    May 5, 2014 at 6:48 PM

    Congrats! I’d love to see Lazarus covered.

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  33. Kathryn says

    May 5, 2014 at 6:36 PM

    Congratulations! I’ve read your blog for 3 years and very much enjoy your intelligent and well written commentary. The name I would like to see featured is Demelza.

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  34. Clare says

    May 5, 2014 at 4:47 PM

    Many congratulations, both on 6 years of Appellation Mountain and on your big news. All the best for the changes ahead!

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  35. Stefanie says

    May 5, 2014 at 4:07 PM

    Oh, congratulations! I started reading in mid-2009 when I was pregnant with George, and you’ve seen me through three pregnancies and two babies. Best wishes on this exciting new step! I feel like you’ve profiled all my faves (and both my kids!) but I’d love to see you do Magdalen/e/a.

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  36. Amy3 says

    May 5, 2014 at 3:39 PM

    Happy anniversary and congratulations on being in the lucky position of being able to choose between two jobs you love! I’m happy you chose the blog!

    I’d love to see Solveig featured.

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  37. Awkward Turtle says

    May 5, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    Happy Blog Anniversary!

    I suggest Herminia.

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  38. VirginiaMom says

    May 5, 2014 at 2:19 PM

    Abra!

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  39. Zena Eve says

    May 5, 2014 at 1:52 PM

    Happy Anniversary! You had a rare chance to choose between two jobs that you enjoyed, I hope that you continue to have enjoyable opportunities in the name sphere of the internet.
    I would love to see Isaaca or Diana.

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  40. KatieB says

    May 5, 2014 at 12:12 PM

    Congrats on 6 years! I’ve been a daily reader since Feb. 2011 and its hard to believe I’ve been following you that long, much less that you have been able to keep it up for so long. Kudos!

    There are sooo many names that I would love you to profile. But first and foremost, I’ll suggest my son’s name, Wiley. Its been mentioned on several lists, but never as a Name of the Day.

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  41. Sarah says

    May 5, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    I would love to see Ginevra featured.
    Congrats on your life change 🙂

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  42. Kendra says

    May 5, 2014 at 11:43 AM

    I’d love to see Asenath featured.

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  43. Elizabeth Williams says

    May 5, 2014 at 11:17 AM

    I would love to see a write-up on Wallace.

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  44. Candy says

    May 5, 2014 at 11:12 AM

    Congratulations on your semi-retirement! I grew up in College Park, next door neighbor to Hyattsville. My grandparents lived on the street behind ToysRUs, and Prince Georges Plaza was where we did our shopping!
    Happy Anniversary! My name choice would be Hayden, the name of my oldest grandson. I love how it works for both boys and girls.

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  45. Sharimsh says

    May 5, 2014 at 10:28 AM

    Ian! 🙂

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    • Sharimsh says

      May 5, 2014 at 10:35 AM

      Or Milton!

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  46. Elizabeth says

    May 5, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    I would like to suggest Arnold.

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  47. Janine says

    May 5, 2014 at 9:50 AM

    Happy 6th Anniversary!
    I’d love to see Willa featured, along with how close it is to William. It’s my #1 girls name as a tribute to my grandfather William.

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  48. Laura says

    May 5, 2014 at 9:44 AM

    Congratulations! I would like to suggest the name Daphne.

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  49. Kathleen says

    May 5, 2014 at 9:44 AM

    Congratulations! All around exciting news! I would love to see Percival covered.

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  50. Katie says

    May 5, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    Congratulations! What wonderful news!

    I’d love to see Starling featured.

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  51. jaime says

    May 5, 2014 at 9:30 AM

    Congrats on the big news 🙂 I would love to see Alden covered!

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  52. Filipa says

    May 5, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    Congratulations Abby and good luck!! 🙂
    I’d like to suggest Mafalda!

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  53. Megan M. says

    May 5, 2014 at 9:14 AM

    Amazing news! I’d love to see Dare featured.

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  54. Calien says

    May 5, 2014 at 8:57 AM

    Happy 6th birthday to the site!

    I’d like to see Tiziana. It’s been my favourite name for ages and there doesn’t seem to be much information about it.

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  55. Cat says

    May 5, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    Congratulations on 6 years! I’d like to see Nevada featured. I recently discovered that it was my great great grandmother’s name who was full Cherokee native American.

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  56. Kendal Barriere says

    May 5, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    Norah

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  57. Kelly says

    May 5, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    I’d like to see a particular name I submitted to you before that has some political overtones and that you said you didn’t want to cover because you encounter politics regularly on your job – but since you’ll no longer be working there maybe it’d be time to do it (if you forgot I’ll remind you if I’m selected). I don’t want to say the name here because I don’t want to start the possible comments here (that will wait until the name is actually covered).

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    • appellationmountain says

      May 5, 2014 at 10:22 AM

      Ack – Kelly, I vaguely remember that conversation but I cannot recall the name! Would you resend it to appmtn (at) gmail (dot) com, please?

      Reply
  58. Sophie says

    May 5, 2014 at 8:16 AM

    Congrats! I would love to have Todd featured.

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  59. Elea says

    May 5, 2014 at 7:31 AM

    Wow! Six years! What an achievement!

    I know how hard it is to juggle a busy career with blogging, but, frankly, I’m in awe at how much name-goodiness you’ve manage to generate whilst juggling a family and a career. It’s wonderful for us that you can devote more time to AppMnt. Big things in the future hopefully!

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  60. Bella says

    May 5, 2014 at 7:31 AM

    I’d like to see Canute, the name of my favourite historical figure.

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  61. Vicky says

    May 5, 2014 at 7:29 AM

    yay! this is great news. I would love to see Ffion featured.

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  62. Averella says

    May 5, 2014 at 7:25 AM

    Marilla would make an awesome notd 🙂

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  63. Roksalanna says

    May 5, 2014 at 6:58 AM

    Happy 6th Birthday Appellation Mountain! My suggestion is Osiris.

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  64. NameFreak! says

    May 5, 2014 at 5:43 AM

    Congratulations on your new less-to-be-juggled life! Can’t wait to see what is in store for you. Good luck! 🙂 Kelli

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    • appellationmountain says

      May 5, 2014 at 6:49 AM

      Thanks, Kelli!

      Reply
  65. Virginia says

    May 5, 2014 at 2:53 AM

    I’d like to see Attila featured.

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