Archive for the 'Little Ruler' Category
Name of the Day: Caradoc
Today’s choice is a long standing favorite here at ApMtn, but it’s quite rare out in the world.
Our Name of the Day is the Welsh Caradoc.
Filed under: Little Ruler, Medieval Monikers, Myths & Legends, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Rarities | 6 Comments
Tags: Caradoc, Cary
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: Sasha, Zane, Alexander, Alex, Alec, Xander, Zander, Alexei
Name of the Day: Stuart
We’d love to call him a classic primed for revival, but it turns out that this one might be edging towards obscurity.
Thanks to Bizzy for suggesting our Name of the Day: Stuart.
Filed under: Last Names First, Little Ruler, Names for Boys, Names of the Day | 12 Comments
Tags: Stuart, Stewart
Name of the Day: George
He’s a curious monkey, a mad king and a nursery rhyme, plus we’re all carrying him around in our wallets. But how does this choice wear on a real child?
Today’s name is in honor of a local birthday boy: George.
Filed under: Harry Potter Names, Literary Babes, Little Ruler, Myths & Legends, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Saints, Silver Screen, The Classics | 18 Comments
Tags: George, Geordie
Name of the Day: Frederick
Today’s choice is either a neglected classic begging for revival or a hopelessly stodgy moniker best left in the past.
Thanks to Cat for suggesting our Name of the Day: Frederick.
Filed under: Harry Potter Names, Literary Babes, Little Ruler, Names for Boys, Names of the Day | 8 Comments
Tags: Frederic, Frederick
Name of the Day: Ivan
There’s no name more classic than John. But he’s also become a bit anonymous - even bland. For an exotic twist on this long-time staple, why not consider the Slavic version?
Thanks for Lola for suggesting our Name of the Day: Ivan.
Filed under: Little Ruler, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Saints | 8 Comments
Tags: Ivan
Name of the Day: Alfred
Today’s choice has been worn by a poet and a king, a playboy and a fool. Is this a lost classic poised for revival, or one best left in mothballs?
Thanks to Lyndsay for suggesting our Name of the Day: Alfred.
Filed under: Little Ruler, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Silver Screen | 7 Comments
Tags: Alfred
Name of the Day: Hester
Happy Thanksgiving! Today’s choice is one of our personal favorites, a variant of a classic name that crackles with a sense of Puritan drama.
Our Name of the Day is the literary, scarlet-tinged Hester.
Filed under: Literary Babes, Little Ruler, Names for Girls, Names of the Day | 6 Comments
Tags: Esther, Hester
Name of the Day: Titus
Modern parents have stepped into the wayback machine to revive Henry and Oliver. But some have gone farther, all the way back to ancient times. Today’s choice comes to us from that collection, but brings with him a surprisingly modern sound.
Thanks to Bek for suggesting our Name of the Day: Titus.
Filed under: Ancient World, As Seen on TV, Literary Babes, Little Ruler, Names for Boys, Names from Shakespeare, Names of the Day, Saints | 10 Comments
Tags: Titus, Ty