Archive for the 'Names for Girls' Category

Harlow made waves.  Bardot was talked about everywhere.  Ready for yet another Hollywood surname promoted to the first spot? Actress Ever Carradine welcomed daughter Chaplin Haddow on August 9.  Carradine comes from a long line of actors, and her own given name is pretty unusual.  But still, Chaplin seems likely to raise a few eyebrows. [...]


She’s a legendary queen and an impeccable literary choice. Thanks to Rosy for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day – the surprisingly underused Cordelia. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This


Sometimes it takes a while for a name to catch on.  We first heard this one in the 80s, but could 201o be her year? Thanks to Christy for suggesting one of the names from her list as our Baby Name of the Day: Sloane. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This


She’s an elaborate throwback, an Italiano nature name with a surprising literary backstory. Thanks to Alta for suggesting Ornella as Baby Name of the Day. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This


Parker has a long history of occasional use as a given name.  Originally an occupational surname for a gamekeeper or geographic name for someone who lived near parkland, he’s charted as a boys’ given name in the US most years since 1880.  In 2009, he entered the US Top 100 at #96. Just like Larkin [...]


If boys can be Bentley and girls can be Kia, why not this Romanian automotive appellation? Thanks to Elta for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day: Dacia. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This


She sounds like an exotic botanical or a minor goddess, but her story is far more intriguing. Thanks to UrbanAngel for suggesting Hypatia as Baby Name of the Day. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This


Today’s Reader Baby Name Story comes to us from Angel.  Catch up with her on her personal blog here, where you can also find snapshots of her darling daughter. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This


She and BFF Michele went to their high school more than a dozen years ago.  Today you might just find her on the playground. The name I have in reserve for a (no-I’m-not-pregnant) second daughter is today’s Baby Name of the Day: Romy. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This


She’s Charlie Brown’s little sister, Lightning McQueen’s best girl, and Don Draper’s  damaged daughter. She’s also the person who helped me set up my very first blog.  Our Baby Name of the Day is Sally. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This