Archive for the 'As Seen on TV' Category

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.


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.


Nothing sounds quite like this Biblical – and surprisingly cross-cultural – choice.
Thanks to Sassy for suggesting Naomi as Name of the Day.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.