Archive for the 'Myths & Legends' 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: Roland
He’s a heroic medieval knight, a legend whose exploits were celebrated in stories throughout Europe. But would he wear well on a boy born in our times?
Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Name of the Day: Roland.
Filed under: Literary Babes, Medieval Monikers, Myths & Legends, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, O Baby! | 6 Comments
Tags: Roland, Orlando, Rolando
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: 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: Cloelia
Today’s choice is an intriguing Italian moniker perfect for parents who love Francesca or Adriana, but crave something truly distinctive.
Thanks to Christina for suggesting our Name of the Day: Cloelia.
Filed under: Ancient World, Myths & Legends, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Rarities | 8 Comments
Tags: Cloelia, Clelia
Name of the Day: Lance
It’s a hero name, and it fits the emerging trend of one-syllable choices for boys perfectly. And yet, we have our hesitations.
Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting our Name of the Day: Lance.
Filed under: Medieval Monikers, Myths & Legends, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Slip Slidin' Away, Sportif | 9 Comments
Tags: Lance, Lancelot, Lando, Lanzo
Name of the Day: Bridget
On the heels of Deirdre, we have another Irish mythological choice - one we expect to gain modestly in the coming years.
Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting Bridget as our Name of the Day.
Filed under: Kiss Me I'm Irish, Myths & Legends, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Saints, Silver Screen | 7 Comments
Tags: Bridget, Brighid, Brigid, Brigit
Name of the Day: Deirdre
Today’s choice is a mythological maiden whose name was discovered by parents in the 20th century.
Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting our Name of the Day: Deirdre.
Filed under: Literary Babes, Myths & Legends, Names for Girls, Names of the Day | 7 Comments
Tags: Deirdre
Name of the Day: Oliver
You may know him as Charles Dickens’ orphan-turned-thief. But in many neighborhoods, today’s choice is simply one worn by small boys - a wealth of them.
Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Name of the Day: the fashionable Oliver.
Filed under: As Seen on TV, Charles Dickens, Literary Babes, Medieval Monikers, Myths & Legends, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Saints | 4 Comments
Tags: Oliver
Name of the Day: Minerva
She’s the goddess of wisdom, but would it be smart to choose this name for a child?
Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting our Name of the Day: Minerva.
Filed under: Myths & Legends, Names for Girls, Names of the Day | 4 Comments
Tags: Minnie, Minerva, Athena
