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Name of the Day: Hadrian

January 17, 2009 By appellationmountain 21 Comments

He’s a widely admired Roman emperor, but somewhere between antiquity and 2009, he shed his H. Thanks to Emmy Jo for suggesting the Name of the Day: Hadrian.

Name of the Day: Niles

January 15, 2009 By appellationmountain 9 Comments

On television, he was Frasier Crane’s fastidious brother. And he’s just one letter removed from the white hot Miles. Thanks to Allison and Cat for suggesting our Name of the Day: Niles.

Starbaby News: Meet Seraphina Affleck

January 13, 2009 By appellationmountain Leave a Comment

According to Celebrity Baby Blog, Violet’s little sister is called Seraphina Rose Elizabeth! I’m heading over to Nameberry to see if anyone guessed it in their contest. Seraphina will be Name of the Day on 3/3, but here’s a taste – the seraphim are one of the orders of angels; there have been two Saints […]

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.

Name of the Day: Eithne

January 12, 2009 By appellationmountain 30 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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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