Image by buschap via Flickr
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.
Baby Name of the Day: Henson
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Baby Name of the Day: Blake
Blake Carrington; Image via Wikipedia
He’s a color name, a surname name, and a very popular choice.
Thanks to Kelly for suggesting Blake as our Baby Name of the Day.
Fetching Names: Joyful J Names
The Duggar family; Image via Wikipedia
I cannot resist.
Even after Dorcas posted her list yesterday, I still feel compelled to weigh in.
The Duggar family is expecting baby #20, which means they’ll need another J name. If you haven’t been following the mega-family since they had their first television special in 2004, the story of the names goes something like this:
They liked the name Joshua James for their first son. Then along came twins, Jana Marie and John-David. They didn’t want future kids to feel left out, so they figured they’d stick with J names, never dreaming they’d have so many kids.
The rest of the Duggar siblings are Jill Michelle, Jessa Lauren, Jinger Nicole, Joseph Garrett, Josiah Matthew, Joy-Anna, Jedidiah Robert, Jeremiah Robert, Jason Michael, James Andrew, Justin Samuel, Jackson Levi, Johannah Faith, Jennifer Danielle, Jordyn-Grace Makiya, and Josie Brooklyn.
Thanks to nouveau coinages like Jayden and Jaylon and Jaymee, J gets a bad rap, ranking right up there with the kreativ K. But there are plenty of J names that are stylish, wearable, and in some cases, completely unexpected.
No telling what the Duggar family will go with, but here are a few J names that anyone might consider. Continue reading
Baby Name of the Day: Denise
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.
Baby Name of the Day: Evander
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.
Starbaby News: Welcome Spike!
Spike Lee; Image via Wikipedia
For one fleeting second, I thought this was a wild rumor when Photoquilty posted it to the AppMtn Facebook group earlier today. But it appears that Mike Myers and Kelly Tisdale really have welcomed a new baby boy named Spike.
Baby Name of the Day: Florida
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.
Baby Name of the Day: Carmela
Image via Wikipedia
She’s a spiritual place name and a mobster’s missus.
Thanks to Brieta for suggesting her daughter’s name as our Baby Name of the Day: Carmela.
Baby Name of the Day: Penn
William Penn statue atop City Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Image via Wikipedia
He’s the keystone state, an appealing young actor, and a dark comic genius.
Thanks to Danielle for suggesting Penn as our Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Carol
Where the Wild Things Are graffiti in Saskatoon; Image via Wikipedia
On a girl, this choice is as dated as Mrs. Brady’s bellbottoms, but how about on a boy?
Thanks to Charlotte for suggesting Carol as our Baby Name of the Day.
