Archive for the 'As Seen on TV' Category
Name of the Day: Doyle
Aidan has gone supernova. Connor is heard everywhere. What’s a parent in search of an authentic Irish appellation to do?
Thanks to Bek for suggesting one fresh option. Today’s Name of the Day is the dashing Doyle.
Filed under: As Seen on TV, Kiss Me I'm Irish, Last Names First, Names for Boys, Names of the Day | 10 Comments
Tags: Doyle
Name of the Day: Florence
If Emma and Clara, Alice and Grace are back, why not this nineteenth century chart-topper?
Thanks to Sophie for suggesting Florence as Name of the Day.
Filed under: As Seen on TV, Flower Power, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Nature Babes, Saints | 14 Comments
Tags: Fleur, Flora, Florence, Florencia, Florentia, Florentina, Flossie
Name of the Day: Naomi
Nothing sounds quite like this Biblical – and surprisingly cross-cultural – choice.
Thanks to Sassy for suggesting Naomi as Name of the Day.
Filed under: As Seen on TV, Biblical Babes, Explorer Names, Music & Lyrics, Names for Girls, Names of the Day | 9 Comments
Tags: Naomi, Noam, Noemi, Noemie
Name of the Day: Amos
He’s a prophet and a baker, too. But would he work for a boy born in ‘09?
Thanks to Lola for suggesting Amos as Name of the Day.
Filed under: As Seen on TV, Biblical Babes, Last Names First, Names for Boys, Names of the Day | 9 Comments
Tags: Amos
Name of the Day: Tryon
He’s a familiar surname that might just substitute for the dated Tyrone, the wildly popular Tyler and maybe a few other popular picks, too.
Thanks to Summer for suggesting Tryon as Name of the Day.
Filed under: As Seen on TV, Last Names First, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Rarities, Silver Screen | 12 Comments
Tags: Tryon, Triton
Name of the Day: Micaela
She’s the lovely, classic and underused feminine form of an enduring appellation – and a super-trendy choice heard everywhere.
Thanks to Helke for suggesting Micaela as Name of the Day.
Filed under: As Seen on TV, Music & Lyrics, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Wild West | 7 Comments
Tags: Michelle, Mikayla, Meeka, Michaela, Micaela, Makayla, Mckayla, Mikaela, Makaila
Name of the Day: Heath
The tragic passing of a Hollywood leading man put this name squarely in the spotlight.
Thanks to Bek for suggesting Heath as Name of the Day.
Filed under: As Seen on TV, Hot Names of 2010, Last Names First, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Nature Babes, Silver Screen, Wild West | 10 Comments
Tags: Heather, Heath
Name of the Day: Joan
Plain Jane is back in fashion, but what about this spin on a feminine form of John?
Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting Joan as Name of the Day.
Filed under: As Seen on TV, Little Ruler, Medieval Monikers, Music & Lyrics, Myths & Legends, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Saints, Silver Screen | 6 Comments
Tags: Jane, Joan, Joanie, Johannah, Joni
Name of the Day: Simone
Nicole. Danielle. Michelle.
Chances are you know a woman wearing one of those names. But what about another French feminization?
Thanks to Toni for suggesting Simone as Name of the Day.
Filed under: As Seen on TV, Medieval Monikers, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Silver Screen | 4 Comments
Tags: Jimena, Simona, Simone, Ximena
Name of the Day: Eliza
There’s Zoe and Zara, Zelda and Zahara, even Zenobia and Zuleika. Z names have an undeniable appeal. But if your tastes lean more towards the classic, you can still have your z.
Thanks to Inbal for suggesting Eliza as Name of the Day.
Filed under: As Seen on TV, Literary Babes, Music & Lyrics, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Nicknames, Silver Screen | 7 Comments
Tags: Elisheva, Eliza, Elizabeth
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