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Name of the Day: Jarvis

January 13, 2009 By appellationmountain Leave a Comment

He’s a medieval curiosity with a surprising nature tie – and he’s more popular than you might imagine. Thanks to JNE for suggesting our Name of the Day: Jarvis.

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Name of the Day: Eithne

January 12, 2009 By appellationmountain 32 Comments

For years, American parents showed their Irish roots by naming their daughters Patricia or Kathleen. These days, many are searching for something a little less expected. Thanks to Halei for suggesting one that fits the bill: Eithne.

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Sunday Summary: 1/11/09

January 11, 2009 By appellationmountain Leave a Comment

The big news of the week? Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck have welcomed daughter number two. But they still haven’t revealed her name! If you haven’t voted, check out the Nameberry blog contest.

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Name of the Day: Paige

January 10, 2009 By appellationmountain 17 Comments

She’s short and strong, but undeniably feminine – even though her name comes from a word meaning “little boy.” Thanks Mariuccia for suggesting our Name of the Day: Paige.

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Name of the Day: Kenneth

January 9, 2009 By appellationmountain 10 Comments

He’s a cartoon child in an orange parka with appealingly regal roots. Thanks to Kayt for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Kenneth.

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2008’s Top Names of the Day

January 8, 2009 By appellationmountain Leave a Comment

While we’re all waiting to hear the name of Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck’s new daughter, here’s a little distraction. I tallied up the most read Names of the Day from 2008. The results follow – a few are quite surprising!

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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.

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Starbaby News: Welcome Dolly and Charlie

January 6, 2009 By appellationmountain Leave a Comment

Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell have welcomed their twin daughters. The girls are named Dolly Rebecca Rose and Charlie Tamara Tulip. It’s an interesting duo. While Rose is among the most common botanical baby names, I’ve never heard of a Tulip. Rebecca and Tamara are graceful in the middle spot – Rebecca after mom and […]

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Sunday Summary: 1/4/09

January 4, 2009 By appellationmountain 14 Comments

Every week there’s more baby naming news than a regular post can accommodate. So I’m initiating a new feature – the Sunday Summary. It will include starbaby updates, intriguing names I’ve heard out in the world, links to other sites, news about this site and, of course, news of the weird. Here’s the Sunday Summary […]

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Name of the Day: Jade

January 4, 2009 By appellationmountain 14 Comments

She’s a 20th century nature name that helped propel many of today’s favorites to the top of the charts. Thanks to JNE for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Jade.

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