Zona Gale; Image via Wikipedia
She’s a blast from the past, a once common name worn by a famous writer. Today, she’s all but unknown – and not likely to return.
Thanks to Beth one from her family tree for our Baby Name of the Day: Zona.
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.
She’s a single-syllable name borrowed from mythology, with a definite edge.
Thanks to Amanda for suggesting Nyx as our Baby Name of the Day.
z6 by TooFarNorth via Flickr
There’s something fascinating about the letter Z. It’s the slashing mark of Zorro, the end of the line. A name that starts there seems exotic, daring, a tiny bit more interesting than one that starts with C or J or R.
Zachary is far and away the most popular, but he’s been in the US Top 100 since 19
Plenty of Z names have been profiled here over the past four years, and it seems like a good moment to stop and review those zippy – and fetching – Z names.
M by Mary Hockenbery via Flickr
Matthew was a Top Ten staple from 1974 through 2007, a Biblical boy with a long history of use.
Today parents are borrowing the Italian form for a name that’s fresher and more interesting, but every bit as enduring. Our Baby Name of the Day is Matteo.
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Apple, Clementine, Plum … how ’bout this one from the orchard?
Thanks to Racheli for suggesting Peach as our Baby Name of the Day.
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She’s a lovely Spanish appellation that works well in English.
Thanks to Joanna for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day: Paloma.
Maya glyph for Pax; Image via Wikipedia
He’s a logical successor to Max, with a meaning that will appeal to many parents.
Thanks to Virginia for suggesting Pax as our Baby Name of the Day.
White Jasmine Flower; Image via Wikipedia
Jasmine was a Disney princess, but this one is the real thing.
Thanks to Heather for suggesting Yasmin as our Baby Name of the Day.
