Archive for the 'Calendar Girls' Category

Name of the Day: Vasare

07Aug09

With Summer in the US Girls’ Top 200 for the past few years, it might seem too obvious a choice for an August-born daughter. Thanks to Sebastiane for suggesting a truly unusual twist on a seasonal name.  Our Name of the Day is Vasarė. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This


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Name of the Day: September

20May09

The lazy, hazy days of summer are just ahead, but if you’re expecting a daughter this Fall, here’s an intriguing one to consider. Thanks to Sarah for suggesting September as Name of the Day. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This


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Name of the Day: Avril

31Mar09

Back when there was still ice on the ground, I looked ahead at the calendar and wished for spring. And so, with the first day of April just a few hours away at last, here’s the Name of the Day: Avril. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This


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Name of the Day: January

31Dec08

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. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This


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Starbaby News: Nicole Kidman Names Daughter Sunday Rose

08Jul08

It’s been a big summer for the color pink.  We’ve already welcomed Stella and Honor, and yesterday, Miss Sunday Rose Kidman Urban arrived to proud parents Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban. We find this an absolutely fabulous choice of a name for a daughter.  It’s modern and unexpected, but as we mentioned in our post [...]


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Summer Names

26May08

Memorial Day weekend officially kicks off the start of the summertime here in the US, and if you’re expecting a special delivery in the next dozen weeks, perhaps you’re dreaming of a name that celebrates the season. The choices are plentiful for girls, but we’ve discovered a few options for boys, too.  Read on for [...]


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Name of the Day: Tuesday

13May08

Tuesday’s child is full of grace, or so goes the old Mother Goose rhyme.  And so perhaps, should your darling daughter join the world on a Tuesday, you’ll consider this unusual, but appealing, moniker. Tuesday has never appeared in the Top 1000 in the US.  But unlike some choices, it will never be misspelled or [...]


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Spotlight: Valentine

14Feb08

If girls born on December 25 are christened Holly and boys arriving on March 17th known as Patrick, why is that Valentine remains an obscure choice for both genders? Sure, the name conjures up pink teddy bears and big sales at Victoria’s Secret, heart-shaped chocolates and cupid-themed Pez dispensers. But it’s also an ancient name, [...]


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