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Name of the Day: Brisa

09Jul09

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.


Filed under: Global Village, Literary Babes, Medieval Monikers, Myths & Legends, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Nature Babes   |  19 Comments
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Name of the Day: Dahlia

07Jul09

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.


Filed under: Flower Power, Literary Babes, Myths & Legends, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Nature Babes   |  12 Comments
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Name of the Day: Flannery

06Jul09

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.


Filed under: Kiss Me I'm Irish, Last Names First, Literary Babes, Names for Boys, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Rarities   |  8 Comments
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Name of the Day: Ada

03Jul09

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.


Filed under: Ancient World, Biblical Babes, Hot Names of 2010, Literary Babes, Little Ruler, Mapquest, Medieval Monikers, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Nicknames, Saints   |  9 Comments
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Name of the Day: Iolanthe

01Jul09

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.


Filed under: Flower Power, Literary Babes, Medieval Monikers, Music & Lyrics, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Nature Babes, Rarities   |  10 Comments
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Name of the Day: Fatima

29Jun09

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


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Name of the Day: Briallen

26Jun09

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.


Filed under: Flower Power, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Nature Babes, Rarities   |  10 Comments
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Name of the Day: Marjorie

24Jun09

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.


Filed under: Literary Babes, Little Ruler, Medieval Monikers, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Silver Screen   |  14 Comments
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Name of the Day: Florence

23Jun09

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.


Filed under: As Seen on TV, Flower Power, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Nature Babes, Saints   |  14 Comments
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Name of the Day: Kylie

19Jun09

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


Filed under: Last Names First, Music & Lyrics, Names for Girls, Names of the Day   |  16 Comments
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