Archive for the 'Letterbox' Category
Name of the Day: Odette
She’s a World War II heroine and a plum role for a ballerina. If you’re looking for a rarity with French flair, this one might be ideal.
Thanks to Nessa for suggesting our Name of the Day: Odette.
Filed under: Literary Babes, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, O Baby!, Rarities | 5 Comments
Tags: Odette, Odile, Odilia
Name of the Day: Roland
He’s a heroic medieval knight, a legend whose exploits were celebrated in stories throughout Europe. But would he wear well on a boy born in our times?
Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Name of the Day: Roland.
Filed under: Literary Babes, Medieval Monikers, Myths & Legends, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, O Baby! | 6 Comments
Tags: Roland, Orlando, Rolando
Name of the Day: Philip
He’s regal, he’s classic and yet the 21st century has not been kind to him.
Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Name of the Day: Philip.
Filed under: Ancient World, Charles Dickens, Literary Babes, Little Ruler, Sweet P | 9 Comments
Name of the Day: Alexander
It’s an undeniably ancient name that has reached dizzying heights of popularity in the 21st century.
In honor of a very special birthday boy, today’s Name of the Day is Alexander.
Filed under: Ancient World, Literary Babes, Little Ruler, Myths & Legends, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Saints, X Marks the Name | 13 Comments
Tags: Alec, Alex, Alexander, Alexei, Sasha, Xander, Zander, Zane
Name of the Day: Bruno
He’s colorful and cool, but today’s choice might present some problems.
Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Name of the Day: Bruno.
Filed under: Names for Boys, Names of the Day, O Baby!, Saints | 8 Comments
Tags: Bruno
Name of the Day: Zelda
She’s an exotic Z-name, but might prove surprisingly easy to wear.
Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Name of the Day: Zelda.
Filed under: Last But Not Least: Z Names, Literary Babes, Names for Girls, Names of the Day | 7 Comments
Tags: Zelda
Name of the Day: Zedekiah
Just when you think you’ve heard every zippy z-name the Good Book has to offer, another one pops up.
Thanks Lyndsay for suggesting our Name of the Day: Zedekiah.
Filed under: Biblical Babes, Last But Not Least: Z Names, Little Ruler, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Rarities | 9 Comments
Tags: Zedekiah
Name of the Day: Zenaida
We’ve stumbled across this one before, but admit that we knew nothing about her until Christina was good enough to nominate her as our exotic, Eastern-leaning Name of the Day: Zenaida.
Filed under: Americana, Ancient World, Last But Not Least: Z Names, Literary Babes, Little Ruler, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Rarities, Saints, Starbaby | 7 Comments
Tags: Zenobia, Zinaida, Zenaida, Zenaide, Zenais
Name of the Day: Leo
He’s undeniably regal, but somehow manages to sound brainy, too.
Today’s Name of the Day goes out to Lola’s firstborn: Leo.
Filed under: Ancient World, Little Ruler, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, O Baby!, Saints, Silver Screen | 4 Comments
Tags: Leo, Leofwin, Leon, Leonard, Leonardo, Leonidas, Leopold
Name of the Day: Xiomara
She’s an alluring Spanish charmer, but does her name stem from a legendary medieval knight?
Thanks to Another for suggesting our Name of the Day - the intriguing Xiomara.
Filed under: Names for Girls, Names of the Day, X Marks the Name | 5 Comments
Tags: Xiomara