Maya glyph for Pax; Image via Wikipedia
He’s a logical successor to Max, with a meaning that will appeal to many parents.
Thanks to Virginia for suggesting Pax as our Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Pax
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Category Archives: Myths & Legends
Baby Name of the Day: Atlas
Baby Name of the Day: Bragnae
Woodcut from the legend of Tristan & Isolde; Image via Wikipedia
She’s a literary rarity, seldom heard in real life, but with a certain allure.
Thanks to Katie B for suggesting Bragnae as our Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Nerine
Nerine #9020; Image by Nemo's great uncle via Flickr
I’m fascinated by names that have multiple origins, like today’s part-floral, part-mermaid, part-invented choice.
Thanks to Renee for suggesting her niece’s name as our Baby Name of the Day: Nerine.
Baby Name of the Day: Euphemia
Euphemia from Code Geass; Image via Wikipedia
She’s a regal rarity, with a surprisingly global reach.
Thanks to Charlotte for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day: Euphemia.
Baby Name of the Day: Mark
Saint Mark's Basilica, Venice; Image by Eustaquio Santimano via Flickr
He’s ancient, Biblical, literary, and had a great run in the 1960s.
In honor of Charlotte’s husband, our Baby Name of the Day is Mark.
Baby Name of the Day: Perseus
Image by mharrsch via Flickr
If you came of age in the 1980s, today’s choice might make you think of Harry Hamlin in sandals. And, possibly, a mechanical owl.
As suggested by Sadie, our Baby Name of the Day is Perseus.
Baby Name of the Day: Isolde
Tristan and Isolde by Herbert Draper; Image via Wikipedia
She’s been a tragic heroine for centuries, and yet her name sounds surprisingly modern.
Thanks to Sadie for suggesting Isolde as our Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Guinevere
Ellen Terry as Guinevere; Image via Wikipedia
She’s the queen of Camelot, and the source of the #1 baby name of the 1970s.
Thanks to Angel and Charlotte for suggesting Guinevere as our Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Elettra
Elettra in Pleiades star cluster; Image via Wikipedia
Seeking an authentic Italian heritage choice that leads to the nickname Ellie? Here’s a celestial, operatic rarity that just might suit.
Thanks to Sarah for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day: Elettra.
