Baby Name of the Day: Giselle

Lithograph by unknown of the ballerina Carlott...

Lithograph of ballerina as Giselle; Image via Wikipedia

She’s a French name with a Disney princess tie – and yet, she’s not as popular as that implies.

Thanks to Danielle for suggesting Giselle as our Baby Name of the Day.
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Baby Name of the Day: Jonas

The Jonas Brothers perform at the "Kids I...

The Jonas Brothers; Image via Wikipedia

Jonah swam the seas in the belly of a whale, while today’s choice rode the wave to the top of the tweenage hit list.

Thanks to Anna for suggesting Jonas as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Colette

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She’s saintly, literary, and on trend.  Best of all, she’s been out of the US rankings for three decades.

Colette is a special Saturday Name of the Day for expectant mom Laura.

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Baby Name of the Day: Humphrey

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From a ninth century monk to a 21st century television show, with pit stops in Hollywood and the White House, this name has history aplenty.

Thanks to Paul for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day: Humphrey.

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Baby Name of the Day: Perdita

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Dalmations by Dawn Endico via Flickr

She’s a literary invention famously worn by a noble dog.

Thanks to Fran for suggesting Perdita as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Sullivan

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There’s something tremendously upbeat about this Irish surname.

Thanks to Kelly for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day: Sullivan.

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Name of the Day: Taran

Is he an underused masculine appellation or one that’s gone to the girls?

Thanks to Dearest for suggesting Taran as Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Cinderella

Jasmine, Ariel and Aurora have all been popular picks for girls.  And Belle is quite the sensation.  So why is this fairytale princess name off limits?

Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting Cinderella as Name of the Day.

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