Archive for the 'Names for Girls' Category

Looking for a distinctive nature name?  Parents are bypassing boho chic choices like River and Sky for a fresh category: foreign word names with nature meanings.
Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting a Name of the Day from this intriguing category: Brisa.


There’s Violet and Iris, Lily and Rose.  So why not this botanical pick?
Thanks to Sophie for suggesting Dahlia as Name of the Day.


Freakonomics co-authors Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner deemed this choice a likely Top Name of 2015 – but so far, the name remains decidedly underused.
Thanks to Wrenn for suggesting Flannery as Name of the Day.


Ava is an unstoppable Top Ten choice.  Parents are rediscovering Ida, too.  But if you find Ava too popular and Ida too retro, today’s choice might just be the perfect compromise.
Thanks to Sophie for suggesting Ada as Name of the Day.


Love the name Violet but want to make sure your daughter never shares her name with another girl?  Try this exotic twist.
Thanks to Sarah for suggesting Iolanthe as Name of the Day.


She’s deeply spiritual in two major religions – and undeniably pretty, too.
Thanks to Sassy for suggesting Fatima as Name of the Day.


Every once in a while, someone suggests a name that is perfectly legitimate, but all-but-unknown.
And so gold stars to Photoqulity for suggesting Briallen as Name of the Day.


She’s a nursery rhyme staple – and just might be ready for a revival.
Thanks to Lola for suggesting the Medieval Margery and JNE for nominating the Victorian Marjorie as Names of the Day.


If Emma and Clara, Alice and Grace are back, why not this nineteenth century chart-topper?
Thanks to Sophie for suggesting Florence as Name of the Day.


Is there such a thing as an authentic Australian heritage choice?
Thanks to Jen for suggesting Kylie as Name of the Day.