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Yea or Nay: Koah

September 15, 2009 By appellationmountain 8 Comments

This one first caught my eye in one of those magazine articles. The topic was something completely unrelated to names. But the only thing I remember? The name of the youngest son of the all-K named clan: Koah. Noah with a K, I thought. Not as bad as, say, Kyndal or Klare. Maybe a little […]

Name of the Day: Cassia

September 14, 2009 By appellationmountain 20 Comments

Looking for something more feminine than cowgirl Cassidy, but less elaborate than the tragic Cassandra? Here’s a nature name that just might suit. Thanks to Laney for suggesting Cassia as Name of the Day.

Sunday Summary: 9/13/09

September 13, 2009 By appellationmountain 10 Comments

Ah, September. The leaves change color, apples of every possible variety can be found in stacks at the Farmers’ Market and me? I’m glued to the television: Okay, not really. I missed the debut of the rebooted Melrose Place the other night. (Though I was sorry to miss Bronx‘s mom in action.) This edition includes […]

Name of the Day: Rohan

September 11, 2009 By appellationmountain 5 Comments

You probably shouldn’t name your son Frodo, but here’s a Tolkien-inspired name that’s more chic than geek. Thanks to Charlotte Vera for suggesting Rohan as Name of the Day.

Name of the Day: Evelina

September 10, 2009 By appellationmountain 14 Comments

Ava is white hot. Eve is gaining fast. Plenty of parents are seeking similar-but-not-the-same variants of both. Here’s an elaboration that just might fit the bill. Thanks to Laney McDonald for suggesting Evelina as Name of the Day.

Name of the Day: Kendall

September 9, 2009 By appellationmountain 8 Comments

Ken was once big for boys. From Kenneth to Kent to Kennedy, the Ken-cluster was solidly masculine. But ever since the 90s, file today’s choice in the gender neutral column – if not gone to the girls entirely. Thanks to Laney McDonald for suggesting Kendall as Name of the Day.

Starbaby News: Welcome Harlow’s little brother …

September 9, 2009 By appellationmountain 10 Comments

Sparrow James Midnight. Yup. Nicole Richie and Joel Madden have welcomed a son. Harlow Winter Kate’s little brother will certainly generate some chatter. Thoughts?

Name of the Day: Milena

September 8, 2009 By appellationmountain 18 Comments

These days, Melissa is another mom in your kid’s playgroup. But here’s an unexpected starts-with-M, ends-in-a choice for a daughter that won’t be shared by another child – or parent! Thanks to Mookie for suggesting Milena as Name of the Day.

Starbaby News: Welcome West Flynn

September 7, 2009 By appellationmountain 7 Comments

Actress Marley Shelton and her husband Beau Flynn have welcomed a daughter named West. Is it me, or does West Flynn sound like a sign I pass on the Interstate? “West Flynn, 23 miles. Conshohoken, 72 miles.” Or “West Flynn, Exit Only.” That said, I don’t think it is the kookiest starbaby name we’ve heard […]

Sunday Summary: 9/6/09

September 6, 2009 By appellationmountain 9 Comments

The big news of the week? The birth of Bardot Vita Boreanaz, a sister for Jaden Rayne. Prepare to see Bardot featured in plenty of year-end lists of wacky celeb baby names. In other news: Did anyone catch the tiny baby name mention during last Sunday’s ep of Mad Men? When Jennifer Crane and Betty […]

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