Elijah and the Angel; Image via Wikipedia
This Biblical powerhouse is at his most popular ever – could he follow Noah into the Top Ten?
Thanks to Saranel for suggesting her son’s name, Elijah, as our Baby Name of the Day.
Photo by me and the sysop via Flickr
Looking for name that is both a literary and a Biblical heavy hitter?
Thanks to Marlene for suggesting one that fits the bill. Our Baby Name of the Day is Ishmael.
He’s an Old Testament appellation with a bright, modern sound.
Thanks to Ashley for suggesting Asa 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.
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
To Tirzah; Image via Wikipedia
She’s an Old Testament appellation with a modern sound.
Thanks to Charlotte for suggesting Tirzah as our Baby Name of the Day.
Image via Wikipedia
He’s a Biblical boy who has yet to catch on. With parents embracing Isaac and Elijah, could he be next?
Thanks to Christina for suggesting Ephraim as our Baby Name of the Day.
Saint Mark's Basilica, Venice; Image by Eustaquio Santimano via Flickr
He’s ancient, Biblical, literary, and had a great run in the 1960s.
In honor of Charlotte’s husband, our Baby Name of the Day is Mark.
Jonathan's 2006; Image via Wikipedia
He sounds like an elaboration of the evergreen John, but this name has a history all his own.
Thanks to Clio for suggesting Jonathan as our Baby Name of the Day.
Bethany; Image by See The Holy Land via Flickr
She’s a Biblical village, and a reality superstar.
Thanks to Clio for suggesting Bethany as our Baby Name of the Day.
