e61 by Too Far North via Flickr
Take the -ia from Olivia and Sophia, borrow the El- from Ella and Elizabeth, and you’ll arrive at a terribly pretty possibility for a daughter, one that just might have ancient roots.
Thanks to Cindy for suggesting her daughter’s name, Ellia as our Baby Name of the Day.
Artemis was a goddess, eternally young. Today’s choice honors the huntress, but has been worn by some rather extraordinary women.
Thanks to Christina for suggesting Artemisia as our Baby Name of the Day.
She’s an alternative to the mega-popular Olivia, a classic boosted just the tiniest bit by a sitcom staple.
Thanks to Dan for suggesting Cecilia as our Baby Name of the Day.
The lady-like Irene has a tailored, retro flair. But how about this version, closer to the original goddess?
Thanks to Sarah for suggesting Eirene as our Baby Name of the Day.
Captain James Tiberius Kirk; Image via Wikipedia
He puts the T. in Captain James T. Kirk, and before we went boldly where no man had gone before, he was a Roman Emperor.
Thanks to Sarah for suggesting Tiberius as our Baby Name of the Day.
z6 by TooFarNorth via Flickr
There’s something fascinating about the letter Z. It’s the slashing mark of Zorro, the end of the line. A name that starts there seems exotic, daring, a tiny bit more interesting than one that starts with C or J or R.
Zachary is far and away the most popular, but he’s been in the US Top 100 since 19
Plenty of Z names have been profiled here over the past four years, and it seems like a good moment to stop and review those zippy – and fetching – Z names.
Thanks to Melissa for suggesting Varian as our Baby Name of the Day.
Church of Saint Tegfan; Image via Wikipedia
He’s Old King Cole’s pop, and an obscure saint, too.
Thanks to Gwen for suggesting her grandfather’s name as our Baby Name of the Day: Tegfan.
Lisa Bonet as Denise Huxtable
Dennis is one part mild-mannered accountant, one part god of wine and revelry.
Denise shares his dual nature. Thanks to Shan for suggesting a family middle name as our Baby Name of the Day.
Evander Holyfield; Image by cliff1066™ via Flickr
Evan and Alexander have been popular for years. Why not this choice?
Thanks to Sarah for suggesting the winning Evander as our Baby Name of the Day.
