Glance at any newsstand and you’ll spot her, along with Suri and Apple, and a host of other pint-sized celebrities.

Thanks to Urban Angel for suggesting Shiloh as our Baby Name of the Day.

Hollywood power couple Brangelina weren’t the first to use Shiloh as a given name.

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  1. My daughter’s name is Shiloh and it fits her perfectly. She is a very peaceful and tranquil godly person. We took heat for the name at first, but now everyone loves it. Our Shiloh is in her twenties and every once in awhile someone asks her if she was named after Shiloh Jolie-Pitt even though our daughter was born in 1994. We’ve also gotten “civil war battle?”, “The dog in the Newberry award winning book?”, “The Neil Diamond song?” The truth of the matter, “I prayed for a child, and I was blessed”- just like Hannah in the Bible. Samuel was dedicated o the Lord at Shiloh. My daughter and I nearly died during her birth, and Jesus was our “peace.” She’s an artist too so the name is unique and artsy. One of my favorite names ever!

    1. A few mispronunciations…We’ve gotten “Shee-loh” and “Silo.” She hates when people spell it,”Shilo.” She’s a quiet gentle spirit and a few people have said she’s “shy” like her name. Her brother calls her “Shelob” (the spider from Lord of the Rings) to tease her because she’s a Tolkien addict. There’s no name on earth that people can’t find some way yo tease or butcher. LOL

    2. OHHH!!! I love that name! and hearing your testimony makes me want to name our little girl that, despite the hateful remarks that people have given us. The story of Samuel is one of my many favorite bible stories. I have also prayed for my child and God has granted my request! Thank you for your comment!