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.
She’s a lioness with a certain European flair.
Thanks to Shannon for suggesting Leonie as our Baby Name of the Day.
Scottish Royal Standard; Image via Wikipedia
He’s a super-short appellation with a Scottish vibe.
Thanks to Jessie for suggesting a name inspired by her grandfather as our Baby Name of the Day: Ian.
Raisa Nedashkovskaya; Image via Wikipedia
She’s a Russian import made famous during perestroika.
Thanks to Merrisa for suggesting Raisa as our Baby Name of the Day.
Casimir II; Image via Wikipedia
He’s a Slavic import with a certain dashing style.
Thanks to Larkin for suggesting Casimir as our Baby Name of the Day.
She’s the princess-ogre in Shrek, an Irish(ish) option with an appealing sound.
Thanks to Melissa for suggesting Fiona as our Baby Name of the Day.
Fraser Coat of Arms; Image via Wikipedia
He’s a surname that nods to Scotland, and to the great outdoors.
Thanks to Fran for suggesting Fraser as our Baby Name of the Day.
Nico Buwalda; Image via Wikipedia
Today’s pick is a fascinating gender neutral name with a certain sparky, international vibe.
Thanks to Findley for suggesting Nico as our Baby Name of the Day.
Calendar by tanakawho via Flickr
After re-running January earlier this week, I was struck by how very wearable she is. It’s the great advantage of many noun names – they’re instantly recognizable and easy to spell, but not common as given names.
So here are other names, borrowed from the calendar and, in some cases, the clock, that just might suit a child.
I do not like names respelled to end with an i.
Maci, Juli, Kari – no, no, no. Macy, Julie, Carrie – yes, yes, yes.
Nicknames – Ceci for Cecilia - get a pass. And I don’t so much mind Ashlie and Averie, though I think it might be frustrating to introduce yourself as “Ashlie with an ie” for ever and evermore.
Except that I do find myself completely in love with names that conventionally end in i, perhaps because it is rather rare – at least in English. And so this week’s list is all about girls’ names that end with the letter i, stylishly.
