Baby Name of the Day: Henson

kermit

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Henry and Hudson are both popular picks for boys.  How about this surname with ties to a creative visionary?

Thanks to Aubrey for suggesting Henson as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Peach

Peach fruit

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Apple, Clementine, Plum … how ’bout this one from the orchard?

Thanks to Racheli for suggesting Peach as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Florida

Florida exhibit: World's Fair 1964

Florida exhibit from the World's Fair 1964; Image by karen horton via Flickr

She’s a place name associated with beaches, oranges, cartoon mice, and Spring Break.

Thanks to Kathleen for suggesting Florida as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Forrest

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River and Sky are newcomers, but this nature name has been around for ages.

Thanks to Annabel for suggesting Forrest as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Mamie

... Mamie Van Doren!

Mamie Van Doren; Image by x-ray delta one via Flickr

Sadie and Josie are back in the spotlight.  Why not this turn-of-the-century favorite?

Thanks to Anna for suggesting one her parents considered as our Baby Name of the Day: Mamie.

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Baby Name of the Day: Jonathan

Jonathan’s 2006

Jonathan's 2006; Image via Wikipedia

He sounds like an elaboration of the evergreen John, but this name has a history all his own.

Thanks to Clio for suggesting Jonathan as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Clark

clark sign

First, he was a Hollywood leading man.  Then he was Superman’s mild-mannered alter ego.  Then along came the candy bar and the Griswolds …

In honor of my dear dad, our Baby Name of the Day is Clark.

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Baby Name of the Day: Boston

Skyline of Boston. Picture was taken from a wh...

Boston Skyline; Image via Wikipedia

Montana, Brooklyn, London.  Is it a kindergarten roster or an atlas?  Oh wait, Atlas is in the class, too …

Thanks to Chantal for suggesting her son’s name as our Baby Name of the Day: Boston.

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Baby Name of the Day: Caleb

Sable Puppies

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How can a Top 100 boys’ name borrowed from a faithful Biblical figure be so very controversial?

Thanks to Kelly for suggesting the surprisingly complex Caleb as our Baby Name of the Day.

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