She’s a lioness with a certain European flair.
Thanks to Shannon for suggesting Leonie as our Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Leonie
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Category Archives: Ooh la la … French Names
Fetching Names: Calendar Kids
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.
Baby Name of the Day: Jules
Jules Verne lights in Amiens, France by ninasaurusrex via Flickr
He’s a literary French spin on an ancient appellation.
Thanks to Maia for suggesting her son’s name as our Baby Name of the Day: Jules.
Fetching Names: Getting to Lulu
Little Lulu; Image via Wikipedia
A few weeks ago, Fetching Names looked at Coco, a spirited short form of … what, exactly? You can visit that post to consider your options.
Today, we turn our attention to another of the names so nice you say them twice: Lulu.
Baby Name of the Day: Yvonne
Baby Name of the Day: Heloise
Abelard and his pupil, Héloïse, by Edmund Blair Leighton; Image via Wikipedia
Eloise is all the rage these days, from the fictional six year old at the Plaza to a character played by Jennifer Aniston to Denise Richards’ baby girl.
Add an H and she’s fustier, dustier, and far less common.
Thanks to KH for suggesting Heloise as our Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Charlotte
Princess Charlotte of Belgium; Image via Wikipedia
She’s a regal appellation dressed in pearls and a twin set.
Thanks to Lem for suggesting Charlotte as our Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Alair
City of Quimper, in Brittany; Image via Wikipedia
Today’s choice is a rarity with French roots.
Thanks to Sara for suggesting Alair as our Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Giselle
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: Bellamy
Bellamy Mansion; Image via Wikipedia
With Isabella, Emily, and Madison solidly established in the girls’ Top Ten, little wonder this name is attracting attention.
Thanks to Danielle for suggesting Bellamy as our Baby Name of the Day.
