Archive for the 'As Seen on TV' Category
Name of the Day: Kyle
Sandwiched between the very current Kai and the nouveau Kyler, this choice begins to feel like a modern classic.
Thanks to Skye for suggesting our Name of the Day: Kyle.
Filed under: As Seen on TV, Great Scot, Mapquest, Names for Boys, Names of the Day | 6 Comments
Tags: Kai, Kyle, Kyler
Name of the Day: January
Ever since the third installment of American Pie hit the big screen, I’ve been wondering about the moniker worn by one of the actresses.
With the last day of 2008 upon us, today’s Name of the Day is the forward looking January.
Filed under: As Seen on TV, Calendar Girls, Literary Babes, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Seasons, Silver Screen | 6 Comments
Tags: January
Name of the Day: Gordon
Today’s choice is as Scottish as the thistle. Thanks to Bek for suggesting our Name of the Day: Gordon.
Filed under: As Seen on TV, Great Scot, Last Names First, Names for Boys, Names of the Day | 7 Comments
Tags: Gordon
Name of the Day: Mabel
In the late 90s, we were all waiting for a baby - Paul and Jamie Buchman’s daughter on NBC’s Mad About You. Choosing a name proved challenging for the couple.
Thanks to Nessa for suggesting the appellation finally chosen for fictional Baby Buchman: Mabel.
Filed under: As Seen on TV, Medieval Monikers, Names for Girls, Names of the Day | 12 Comments
Tags: Amabel, Mabel
Name of the Day: Oliver
You may know him as Charles Dickens’ orphan-turned-thief. But in many neighborhoods, today’s choice is simply one worn by small boys - a wealth of them.
Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Name of the Day: the fashionable Oliver.
Filed under: As Seen on TV, Charles Dickens, Literary Babes, Medieval Monikers, Myths & Legends, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Saints | 4 Comments
Tags: Oliver
Name of the Day: Titus
Modern parents have stepped into the wayback machine to revive Henry and Oliver. But some have gone farther, all the way back to ancient times. Today’s choice comes to us from that collection, but brings with him a surprisingly modern sound.
Thanks to Bek for suggesting our Name of the Day: Titus.
Filed under: Ancient World, As Seen on TV, Literary Babes, Little Ruler, Names for Boys, Names from Shakespeare, Names of the Day, Saints | 10 Comments
Tags: Titus, Ty
Name of the Day: Georgia
She’s a nation, she’s a state, she’s a famous artist. In Japan, she’s even a coffee beverage.
Thanks to Sarah for suggesting our Name of the Day: Georgia.
Filed under: As Seen on TV, Mapquest, Music & Lyrics, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Saints, Silver Screen | 8 Comments
Tags: Georgia, Jorja, Georgina, Georgiana
Name of the Day: Evangeline
Back in 1847, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow penned the words: fairest of all maids was Evangeline as part of his epic poem Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie. The tragic tale would inspire some parents seeking a romantic, literary name for a daughter. Today, however, some balk at her religious overtones.
Thanks to Corinne for suggesting our Name [...]
Filed under: As Seen on TV, Literary Babes, Names for Girls, Names of the Day | 8 Comments
Tags: Evangeline
Name of the Day: Alasdair
Alexander is about as popular as it gets, but this cousin from across the pond still sounds distinctive.
Thanks to Emmy Jo for suggesting our Name of the Day: Alasdair.
Filed under: As Seen on TV, Little Ruler, Names for Boys, Names of the Day | 5 Comments
Tags: Alasdair, Alistair
Name of the Day: Claudia
This name has been worn by a supermodel and a saint, but she’s our pick this Halloween week because of a chilling little girl vampire.
Today’s Name of the Day is Claudia.
Filed under: Ancient World, As Seen on TV, Halloween, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Saints, Silver Screen | 6 Comments
Tags: Claudia, Claudine
