Baby Name of the Day: Zona

The portrait of American author Zona Gale (187...

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.

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Baby Name of the Day: Ishmael

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Photo by me and the sysop via Flickr

Looking for name that is both a literary and a Biblical heavy hitter?

Thanks to Marlene for suggesting one that fits the bill.  Our Baby Name of the Day is Ishmael.

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Baby Name of the Day: Fiona

Princess Fiona

She’s the princess-ogre in Shrek, an Irish(ish) option with an appealing sound.

Thanks to Melissa for suggesting Fiona as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Cecilia

She’s an alternative to the mega-popular Olivia, a classic boosted just the tiniest bit by a  sitcom staple.

Thanks to Dan for suggesting Cecilia as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Ladusky

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L20 by toofarnorth via Flickr

Every once in a while a request comes in that seems impossible.  It’s as if the name was invented, and used just that once.  Until you look just a little deeper, and it becomes apparent that the name isn’t invented, but merely long forgotten.

Thanks to Ashley for suggesting the mysterious Ladusky as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Alanna

Alanna: The First Adventure

Tamora Pierce's Alanna; Image via Wikipedia

Alan is a classic, with a history of use stretching back centuries.  But this feminine form feels surprisingly modern.

Thanks to Kerry for suggesting her daughter’s name, Alanna, as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Conan

Cover of Tales of Conan (Gnome Press, 1955). A...

He’s a saintly Irish appellation and a sci fi warrior.

Thanks to Violet for suggesting Conan as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Jules

Jules Verne lights

Jules Verne lights in Amiens, France by ninasaurusrex via Flickr

He’s a literary French spin on an ancient appellation.

Thanks to Maia for suggesting her son’s name as our Baby Name of the Day: Jules.

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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.