Asha (Photo credit: zigazou76)
There’s a category of names that feels especially at home in the twenty-first century: the non-specifically exotic. They’re not Arabic or Mandarin or Hawaiian, exactly. They’re just not exactly European, even though they often share the same sounds. Think of all those kids you’ve met called Maya and Kai.
Thanks to Pree for suggesting another one that fits in this camp. Our Baby Name of the Day is Asha.
If Story is a name, why not this poetic choice?
Thanks to Kaela for suggesting Sonnet as our Baby Name of the Day.
Calendar by tanakawho via Flickr
After re-running January earlier this week, I was struck by how very wearable she is. It’s the great advantage of many noun names – they’re instantly recognizable and easy to spell, but not common as given names.
So here are other names, borrowed from the calendar and, in some cases, the clock, that just might suit a child.
The lady-like Irene has a tailored, retro flair. But how about this version, closer to the original goddess?
Thanks to Sarah for suggesting Eirene as our Baby Name of the Day.
Image by Robbert van der Steeg via Flickr
She’s a happy elaboration, a little-heard name that would be right at home with today’s stylish picks.
Thanks to Latasha for suggesting her daughter’s name, Gilana, as our Baby Name of the Day.
Image by anyjazz65 via Flickr
Happy Thanksgiving!
For those of you in the US, I hope you’re having a lovely day filled with the ones you love. If you’re outside of the US, here’s hoping you have yet to grow weary of posts about Pilgrim names.
Today’s list is a tribute to the season, but also the answer to a question: aren’t there any good virtue names for boys? If your short list for girls includes Hope and Charity, here are possible options for their brothers.
At first glance, she looks like a creative twist on Angela, but this exotic import is a completely different name.
Thanks to Casandra for suggesting Anjali as our Baby Name of the Day.
Image via Wikipedia
He’s twin brother to Naomi, used internationally but seldom heard in the US, despite the raging success of the very similar Noah.
Thanks to Shan for suggesting Noam as our Baby Name of the Day.
Our Lady of Good Counsel; Image via Wikipedia
It’s the kind of quirky antique that baby name guides omit, an all-but-lost appellation that has a certain vintage charm.
Thanks to Meredith for suggesting her great-grandmother’s name as our Baby Name of the Day: Consiglia.
