Baby Name of the Day: Perseus

Perseus by Cellini

Image by mharrsch via Flickr

If you came of age in the 1980s, today’s choice might make you think of Harry Hamlin in sandals.  And, possibly, a mechanical owl.

As suggested by Sadie, our Baby Name of the Day is Perseus.

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Baby Name of the Day: Polly

Polly (song)

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Nameberry called her freckle-faced, but she’s picked up an edge in recent years.

Thanks to Claire for suggesting Polly as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Phoenix

Famous Az. Artwork "The Phx. Bird"He strikes many as nouveau, but his roots go back to Ancient Greece.

Thanks to Sara for suggesting Phoenix as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Zarek

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z9 by TooFarNorth via Flickr

Xander and Xavier are hot names these days, so today’s choice could fit right in.

Thanks to Adrian for suggesting Zarek as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Primrose

Primula vulgaris

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She’s a buttoned-up botanical with a pop culture link.

Thanks to Amanda for suggesting Primrose as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Orly

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O by Too Far North via Flickr

Today’s choice has two distinct origins with similar meanings.

Thanks to mom-to-be Michelle for suggesting Orly as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Ziva

Geofroy Tory's Zed (Baltimore, MD)

Geofroy Tory's Zed, from takomabibelot via Flickr

Today’s choice combines a zippy Z and a vibrant V, plus a great meaning.

Thanks to Tara for suggesting Ziva as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Ulysses

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U girada by popdeganxet via Flickr

He’s literary, mythological, and figures in American history.  He’s also more popular than you might guess.

Thanks to Darja for suggesting a name dear to her heart.  Our Baby Name of the Day is Ulysses.

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Baby Name of the Day: Piers

Langland's Dreamer: from an illuminated initia...

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Peter is a Brady and a bunny rabbit, and a saintly classic, too.  This related name takes him in a more dashing direction.

Thanks to Emily for suggesting Piers as our Baby Name of the Day.

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