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Name of the Day: Regina

October 21, 2008 By appellationmountain 14 Comments

On the heels of the regal Leo, today we turn our attention to a queenly appellation. Thanks to Laney for suggesting one from her family tree for today’s Name of the Day: Regina.

Name of the Day: Isannah

October 19, 2008 By appellationmountain 19 Comments

A few days back, we discussed colonial cool Ethan. Today, we turn to another name associated with the 1700s and the American Revolution – but one as rare as Ethan is popular. Thanks to Emmy Jo for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Isannah.

Name of the Day: Xiomara

October 18, 2008 By appellationmountain 6 Comments

She’s an alluring Spanish charmer, but does her name stem from a legendary medieval knight? Thanks to Another for suggesting our Name of the Day – the intriguing Xiomara.

Name of the Day: Raymond

October 14, 2008 By appellationmountain 8 Comments

Everybody loves Raymond. At least plenty of people tuned in for the long-running CBS sitcom. But would this name wear well on a real boy? Thanks to Lola and Nicole (aka Dirty Hippy) for suggesting today’s Name of the Day.

Name of the Day: Oona

October 13, 2008 By appellationmountain 40 Comments

Today’s choice is simple and exotic at once – but both her meaning and the most logical spelling are open to debate. Thanks to Nicole (aka Dirty Hippy) for suggesting our Name of the Day: Oona.

Name of the Day: Story

October 12, 2008 By appellationmountain 11 Comments

We’ll admit it. We like word names. They’re unusual and distinctive, but are still familiar and easy to spell. So when the third starbaby in recent years received this one as part of his name, our ears perked up. In honor of the birth of Minnie Driver’s son, here’s our Name of the Day: Story.

Site News: All About Clio

October 10, 2008 By appellationmountain 13 Comments

I suppose plenty of bloggers struggle with how much of their personal lives to share. I’ll admit, I didn’t give it a moment’s thought when I started writing this site a few months ago. But what with an addition to our own family, I’ve been unsure how to proceed. So here’s my solution: might as […]

Name of the Day: Walter

October 8, 2008 By appellationmountain 29 Comments

If you came of age with Jason and Michael, Brian and Chris, maybe this choice strikes you as hopelessly clunky and out-of-date. But spend a few minutes on the playground with pint-sized tots called Henry and Oscar, Leo and George and this one starts to sound like part of the next wave in retro cool. […]

Baby Name of the Day: Martin

October 6, 2008 By appellationmountain 20 Comments

Editor’s Note: Today’s post was originally published on October 6, 2008, and revised and updated on January 16, 2012, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. If you came of age in the 80s, today’s choice might conjure up DeLoreans and mad scientists. But it would be a mistake to think of this […]

Site News: She’s Here!

October 5, 2008 By appellationmountain 13 Comments

Just a quick note to let regular readers know that Clio came home a few hours ago. She arrived on Thursday via c-section, so we spent an extra day in the hospital. But we’re doing well and wanted to say a quick thanks for all of your well wishes!

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