Baby Name of the Day: Pimm

Balls its the season pimms

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It’s a classic cocktail and a medieval appellation.  Would it be a possibility today?

Thanks to Findley for suggesting Pimm as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Fraser

English: coat of arms of the fraser of lovat

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.

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Baby Name of the Day: Reynard

Renart the fox, drawn by Ernest Griset, from a...

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He’s a sly fox, so is it any wonder he won the first January name narrow down?

Thanks to Jennifer for suggesting Reynard as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Herschel

Stag grid

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He’s the given name of The Simpson’s Krusty the Clown, but his past is surprisingly distinguished – and could be considered perfectly on trend.

Thanks to C in DC for suggesting Herschel as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Beckett

B is for buried

B is for buried; image by WagsomeDog via Flickr

He’s a stylish surname bounding up the charts.

Thanks to September for suggesting Beckett as our Baby Name of the Day.

Baby Name of the Day: Henson

kermit

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Henry and Hudson are both popular picks for boys.  How about this surname with ties to a creative visionary?

Thanks to Aubrey for suggesting Henson as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Blake

Blake Carrington

Blake Carrington; Image via Wikipedia

He’s a color name, a surname name, and a very popular choice.

Thanks to Kelly for suggesting Blake as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Fetching Names: Ends in -r

card letter r

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Devastated that Archer and Asher seem to be on everyone’s lists these days?  Like the sound of Conor but can’t imagine your son sharing his name with Highlander?  Ticked that Taylor has been borrowed by the girls?  Here’s a list of fresh, ends-in-r alternatives that you might like instead.  Only no guarantees that they won’t follow their style cousins up the charts!

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