Archive for the 'Letterbox' Category
Name of the Day: Zara
On the heels of Aurora, here’s yet another princess name – but this time, one worn by a real life heir to the throne.
Thanks to Sophie for suggesting Zara as Name of the Day.
Filed under: Global Village, Last But Not Least: Z Names, Little Ruler, Mapquest, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Starbaby | 5 Comments
Tags: Sara, Sarah, Zahara, Zaharina, Zahira, Zahra, Zahrah, Zaira, Zara, Zaria, Zariah, Zarina, Zerah, Zora
Name of the Day: Ptolemy
Ever since Gretchen Mol chose this ancient appellation for her starbaby, I’ve found myself wondering – would I ever dare?
Thanks to Alexis for suggesting Ptolemy as Name of the Day.
Filed under: Ancient World, Little Ruler, Myths & Legends, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Rarities, Saints, Sweet P | 7 Comments
Tags: Ptolemy
Name of the Day: Peter
Happy Easter! Today’s choice is appropriate for the day, but there’s more to him than bunnies.
Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting Peter as Name of the Day.
Filed under: Ancient World, Biblical Babes, Disney Names, Literary Babes, Little Ruler, Music & Lyrics, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Saints, Sweet P, The Classics | 10 Comments
Tags: Peter
Name of the Day: Petra
She’s a supermodel and an ancient city.
Thanks to Annelise for suggesting Petra as Name of the Day.
Filed under: Ancient World, Literary Babes, Mapquest, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Sweet P | 11 Comments
Tags: Peter, Petra
Name of the Day: Zenas
Today’s choice is quite rare. But if other ends-in-s choices like Marcus, Miles and starbaby Atlas are fashionable, maybe this one isn’t completely out there.
Annelise for suggesting Zenas as Name of the Day.
Filed under: Ancient World, Biblical Babes, Last But Not Least: Z Names, Myths & Legends, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Rarities, Saints | 9 Comments
Tags: Zenas, Zeno, Zenodoros, Zenodorus, Zenon, Zeus
Name of the Day: Peregrine
He’s a bird of prey and a man of prayer, with a surprising aristocratic streak.
Thanks to Cat for suggesting Peregrine as Name of the Day.
Filed under: Americana, Ancient World, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Nature Babes, Saints, Sweet P | 7 Comments
Tags: Peregrin, Peregrine, Perry
Name of the Day: Pearl
She’s simple, elegant and so much more than just a gemstone name.
Thanks to Kate for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Pearl.
Filed under: Jewels and gemstones, Literary Babes, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Nature Babes, Summer, Sweet P | 12 Comments
Tags: Margaret, Pearl, Perla
Name of the Day: Paige
She’s short and strong, but undeniably feminine – even though her name comes from a word meaning “little boy.”
Thanks Mariuccia for suggesting our Name of the Day: Paige.
Filed under: Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Sweet P | 14 Comments
Tags: Paige
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
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- Baby Name Brainstorm
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- Much Ado About Naming
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- Onomastics Shamastics
- Onomastitrix
- Paige\’s Page O\’ Names!
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- Voornamelijk (Emma's site – in Dutch!)
- Xanthe Linnea: a name blog
- You Can’t Call It It
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