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Name of the Day: Ada

03Jul09

Ava is an unstoppable Top Ten choice. Parents are rediscovering Ida, too. But if you find Ava too popular and Ida too retro, today’s choice might just be the perfect compromise.
Thanks to Sophie for suggesting Ada as Name of the Day.

Filed under: Ancient World, Biblical Babes, Hot Names of 2010, Literary Babes, Little Ruler, Mapquest, Medieval Monikers, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Nicknames, Saints | 9 Comments
Tags: Ada, Adaeke, Adah, Adalhaid, Adaltrude, Adanna, Addison, Adela, Adelaide, Adele, Adeline, Ana, Anya, Ava, Ayla, Bertrada, Eva, Ida, Ivy, Theodrada

Name of the Day: Marjorie

24Jun09

She’s a nursery rhyme staple – and just might be ready for a revival.
Thanks to Lola for suggesting the Medieval Margery and JNE for nominating the Victorian Marjorie as Names of the Day.

Filed under: Literary Babes, Little Ruler, Medieval Monikers, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Silver Screen | 14 Comments
Tags: Margaret, Margerie, Margery, Marguerite, Marjorie

Name of the Day: Taj

22Jun09

Boys can be Earl and Duke, Rex and Roy. So why not this regal appellation?
Thanks to Sassy for suggesting Taj as Name of the Day.

Filed under: Little Ruler, Names for Boys, Names of the Day | 9 Comments
Tags: Tahj, Taj, Tajik

Name of the Day: Eugenie

17Jun09

It’s not so bad, really, if you pronounce it the British way. – Quote from the morning of the princess’ birth.
Thanks to JNE for suggesting the royal Eugenie for today’s Name of the Day.

Filed under: Little Ruler, Names for Girls, Names of the Day | 10 Comments
Tags: Eugenia, Eugene, Ena, Genie, Gigi

Name of the Day: Lachlan

08Jun09

If your heritage is part Scots, part Norwegian, then this pick is perfect for you firstborn son.
Thanks to Sassy for suggesting Lachlan as Name of the Day.

Filed under: Great Scot, Last Names First, Little Ruler, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Nature Babes, Rarities | 12 Comments
Tags: Lach, Lachlan, Lachlann, Loughlin

Name of the Day: Francis

04Jun09

He’s a saint – and a legendary rat packer, too.
Thanks to Lola for suggesting Francis as Name of the Day.

Filed under: Literary Babes, Little Ruler, Medieval Monikers, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Nicknames, Saints | 9 Comments
Tags: Francis, Frankie, Frank, Francesco, Francisco, Franklin, Franco

Name of the Day: Zara

04Jun09

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: Maurice

02Jun09

He’s Roman, regal and creative, too, but choose this one for your son and others might think of The Joker.
Thanks to Susan for suggesting Maurice as Name of the Day.