Nico Buwalda; Image via Wikipedia
Today’s pick is a fascinating gender neutral name with a certain sparky, international vibe.
Thanks to Findley for suggesting Nico as our Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Nico
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Category Archives: Names for Girls
Baby Name of the Day: Cecilia
She’s an alternative to the mega-popular Olivia, a classic boosted just the tiniest bit by a sitcom staple.
Thanks to Dan for suggesting Cecilia as our Baby Name of the Day.
Fetching Names: The Hermiones, Part II
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Back in December, a conversation with a friend prompted a post called The Hermiones. Midway through writing it, I realized it was a two-parter.
Hermiones are names that are vintage, but not delicate, and clunky, but still cool, inspired by J.K. Rowling’s heroic character.
The comments in the original post were amazing – lots of great ideas, most of which were already on this list.
I also loved this quote from punkprincessphd: ” … let us *raise* our daughters to be Hermiones, and don’t just stop at naming them such. But to go one step further, I wouldn’t mind if my daughter was a little bit Katniss, too.”
Here’s the long-awaited second half!
Baby Name of the Day: Rosamund
We tend to file her with botanical names, but her origins are a little bit different.
Thanks to Fran for suggesting Rosamund as our Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Bess
The evergreen Elizabeth has given rise to plenty of short forms. Would this one stand on its own?
Thanks to BC for suggesting Bess as our Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Blue
Colors of Blue by Zbigphotography via Flickr
We all knew that any baby name chosen by Beyonce and Jay-Z would make waves. But Blue Ivy is even wilder than many of us expected.
Fetching Names: Calendar Kids
Calendar by tanakawho via Flickr
After re-running January earlier this week, I was struck by how very wearable she is. It’s the great advantage of many noun names – they’re instantly recognizable and easy to spell, but not common as given names.
So here are other names, borrowed from the calendar and, in some cases, the clock, that just might suit a child.
Baby Name of the Day: Nyx
She’s a single-syllable name borrowed from mythology, with a definite edge.
Thanks to Amanda for suggesting Nyx as our Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Ladusky
L20 by toofarnorth via Flickr
Every once in a while a request comes in that seems impossible. It’s as if the name was invented, and used just that once. Until you look just a little deeper, and it becomes apparent that the name isn’t invented, but merely long forgotten.
Thanks to Ashley for suggesting the mysterious Ladusky as our Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Eirene
The lady-like Irene has a tailored, retro flair. But how about this version, closer to the original goddess?
Thanks to Sarah for suggesting Eirene as our Baby Name of the Day.
