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The baby name Elias keeps climbing, an international favorite with style to spare.

Thanks to Joanna for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day.

Elias is simply another form of Elijah. It appears in the Greek version of the New Testament, as well as some English translations. It’s familiar in much of Europe, too.

Elijah and ...

Name Help is a series at Appellation Mountain. Every week, we discuss reader’s name questions, usually on Tuesdays and Fridays. We’re relying on thoughtful comments from the community to help expectant parents narrow down their name decisions. Thank you in advance for sharing your insight! To have your question considered, email appmtn (at) gmail. Looking for your own...

The baby name Darla brings antique sweetness with a little bit of spark.

Thanks to Michelle for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day.

Darla comes straight from darling, the term of endearment.

As for darling, it comes from the Old English word dyrling or deorling, which comes from the same room ...

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