Archive for the 'Names for Boys' Category
Name of the Day: Kyle
Sandwiched between the very current Kai and the nouveau Kyler, this choice begins to feel like a modern classic.
Thanks to Skye for suggesting our Name of the Day: Kyle.
Filed under: As Seen on TV, Great Scot, Mapquest, Names for Boys, Names of the Day | 6 Comments
Tags: Kai, Kyle, Kyler
Name of the Day: Blaise
It’s a bird … it’s a plane … it’s a …
Completely valid saint’s name with Latin roots.
Thanks to Mariuccia for suggesting the Name of the Day: Blaise.
Filed under: Ancient World, Medieval Monikers, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Saints | 10 Comments
Tags: Blaise, Blaze
Name of the Day: Primo
At first glance, this seems both the perfect name for a son born on New Year’s Day and a bit too much. Okay, maybe much too much.
But it turns out that he has a surprising amount of history. Here’s our Name of the Day for 1/1/09: Primo.
Filed under: Literary Babes, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Rarities, Saints | 7 Comments
Tags: Primo
Predictions for 2009
With just hours left in 2008, here are the official ApMtn baby name predictions for 2009.
Filed under: Names for Boys, Names for Girls, Predictions | 7 Comments
Tags: Angus, August, Ava, Beau, Briony, Bronx, Bryony, Cade, Caitlin, Calvin, Cash, Charity, Clara, Cole, Elijah, Elodie, Embeth, Emerson, Emery, Emily, Emlyn, Emma, Emmaline, Emme, Emmeline, Esme, Finn, Frances, Francesca, Gage, Grace, Gus, Honor, Hope, Isaac, Isabel, Isabella, Isabelle, Isaiah, Isobel, Jack, Jake, Jeremiah, Julien, Juliette, Kai, Kaitlyn, Katelyn, Knox, Marcheline, Max, Noemi, Noemie, Nora, Olive, Oliver, Olivia, Quinn, Raymond, Sebastian, Sophia, Violette, Vivienne, Walter
Name of the Day: Gordon
Today’s choice is as Scottish as the thistle. Thanks to Bek for suggesting our Name of the Day: Gordon.
Filed under: As Seen on TV, Great Scot, Last Names First, Names for Boys, Names of the Day | 7 Comments
Tags: Gordon
Name of the Day: Nigel
He’s quintessentially English, surprisingly versatile and wouldn’t exist save for a medieval typo.
Thanks to JNE for suggesting our Name of the Day: Nigel.
Filed under: Medieval Monikers, Names for Boys, Names of the Day | 8 Comments
Tags: Neil, Nigel
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: Malachi
Merry Christmas Eve! If you’re anticipating a blessed event of your own, you might be thinking about a seasonal baby name.
According to our poll, readers were most curious about Malachi.
Filed under: Biblical Babes, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Saints | 8 Comments
Tags: Malachi, Malachy
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: Harvey
Looking for the next wave in geek chic? Disappointed that your little Gus is one of three in his nursery school? This one is a bit daring, but it just might work on a modern child.
Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Name of the Day: Harvey.
Filed under: Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Saints | 10 Comments
Tags: Harvey
