Baby Name of the Day: Ellia

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Take the -ia from Olivia and Sophia, borrow the El- from Ella and Elizabeth, and you’ll arrive at a terribly pretty possibility for a daughter, one that just might have ancient roots.

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

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Baby Name of the Day: Artemisia

English: Artemisia I became the ruler, after t...

Artemis was a goddess, eternally young.  Today’s choice honors the huntress, but has been worn by some rather extraordinary women.

Thanks to Christina for suggesting Artemisia as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Rosamund

Fair Rosamund

We tend to file her with botanical names, but her origins are a little bit different.

Thanks to Fran for suggesting Rosamund 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: Tiberius

Publicity photo of William Shatner as Captain ...

Captain James Tiberius Kirk; Image via Wikipedia

He puts the T. in Captain James T. Kirk, and before we went boldly where no man had gone before, he was a Roman Emperor.

Thanks to Sarah for suggesting Tiberius as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Aaliyah

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She’s a regal Arabic appellation boosted by an ill-fated recording artist.

Thanks to Alia for suggesting Aaliyah as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Amaru

An Inca period tunic

Inca period tunic; Image via Wikipedia

He’s a legendary poet, a ruler, a revolutionary.

Thanks to Frank for suggesting one of the names that inspired his new son’s names.  Our Baby Name of the Day is Amaru.

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Baby Name of the Day: Charlotte

Princess Charlotte of Belgium

Princess Charlotte of Belgium; Image via Wikipedia

She’s a regal appellation dressed in pearls and a twin set.

Thanks to Lem for suggesting Charlotte as our Baby Name of the Day.

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