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Name of the Day: Alaric
Eric and Alan were 20th century staples. Does this old school smoosh work in the 21st? Thanks to Charlotte Vera for suggesting Alaric as Name of the Day. Alaric is Goth. Not the dark eyeliner, Sioux… more →
Appellation Mountain
Name of the Day: Alaric
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appellationmountain wrote 1 day ago: Eric and Alan were 20th century staples. Does this old school smoosh work in the 21st? Thanks to Ch … more →
Name of the Day: Cohen
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appellationmountain wrote 2 days ago: Want to start a fight? Choose this surname for your son. Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting Cohen … more →
Name of the Day: Shannon
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appellationmountain wrote 4 days ago: It’s yet another masculine moniker that’s been favored for girls in recent years. Thanks … more →
The Yea or Nay Round-Up: Lucky Seven Edition
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appellationmountain wrote 1 week ago: As I looked at the stats from last week’s Yea or Nay: Loretta post, I wondered – how hav … more →
Name of the Day: Robin
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appellationmountain wrote 1 week ago: He brings to mind birds, a comic book sidekick and a bear. Thanks to Bewildertrix and H. for suggest … more →
Name of the Day: Fintan
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appellationmountain wrote 1 week ago: If you’ve never heard this one before, he might strike you as an invented two-syllable twist o … more →
Name of the Day: Kelson
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appellationmountain wrote 1 week ago: Kel- names are quite current, and today’s surname choice is no exception. Thanks to Sarah for … more →
Name of the Day: Stellan
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appellationmountain wrote 2 weeks ago: Today’s choice is a fashion-forward import that could catch on. Thanks to Rachel for suggestin … more →
Name of the Day: Lucian
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appellationmountain wrote 2 weeks ago: Lucas is classic. Luke is cowboy cool. Today’s choice offers a slightly more sophisticated s … more →
Name of the Day: Silas
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appellationmountain wrote 3 weeks ago: Between aggressively literary picks like Atticus and undeniably Biblical ones like Nehemiah, there a … more →
Name of the Day: Rory
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appellationmountain wrote 3 weeks ago: Today’s choice has appealing Irish roots and some old school Hollywood cred. Thanks to Kelly f … more →
Name of the Day: Kennedy
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appellationmountain wrote 3 weeks ago: The family is American royalty. But does this surname still wear well in the first spot on a girl? … more →
Name of the Day: Swithun
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appellationmountain wrote 1 month ago: He’s a saint – and a weather man, too. Thanks to Paul for suggesting Swithun as Name of … more →
Name of the Day: Zane
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appellationmountain wrote 1 month ago: He’s part-classic, part-cowpoke and all boy. Thanks to Violetveruca for mentioning him a few w … more →
Name of the Day: Zebulon
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appellationmountain wrote 1 month ago: He’s Biblical, quirky and offers up a great nickname. Thanks to Paul for suggesting Zebulon as … more →
Name of the Day: Horatio
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appellationmountain wrote 1 month ago: He’s a hero in history and fiction alike, and his sprightly sound might appeal to modern paren … more →
Name of the Day: Asa
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appellationmountain wrote 1 month ago: While Ace races up the charts, this Old Testament choice is largely overlooked. Thanks to Liz for su … more →
Name of the Day: Flynn
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appellationmountain wrote 1 month ago: With Finn racing up the charts, can this equally Irish appellation be far behind? Thanks to Corinne … more →
Name of the Day: Clive
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appellationmountain wrote 1 month ago: A dashing British leading man has taken this one-syllable name from obscurity to possibility. Thanks … more →
