Archive for the 'Names for Girls' Category

Padma Lakshmi followed through on her promises to bestow a traditional Indian appellation on her baby-on-the-way. Krishna Thea Lakshmi arrived over the weekend. (Hat tip to Celebrity Baby Blog.)
I’m far from up on my Sanskrit names, but I’d always thought of Krishna as masculine.  A quick Google search suggests that I’m wrong about that.  But [...]


Once worn by queens and saints, today she’s oft-cited as the name you’d never give your girl.
Thanks to Jillian for suggesting Gertrude as Name of the Day.


At first glance, she’s little more than a riff on Vanessa.  But this name has a story all her own.
Thanks to Rachel for suggesting Nyssa as Name of the Day.


Once upon a time, she was nearly as common as Julia.
Thanks to Rachel for suggesting the Ancient Roman Annia as Name of the Day.


She’s at home in the White House.  He’s a widely-recognized celebritot.
Thanks to Kelly for suggesting the surprisingly gender-neutral Sasha as Name of the Day.


Like Anne Hathaway, the subject of my first As Worn By post, Christina Ricci started out as a child star before taking on roles in everything from edgy indies to big screen blockbusters.
In honor of her February 12 birthday, here’s a look at the names she’s worn.


She’s short and sweet, but would this virtue name threaten a daughter’s happiness?
Thanks to Joy for suggesting her own given name as Name of the Day!


Hey there, Delilah.
She’s rapidly shedding her bad girl image and could become one of the hottest baby names of 2015.  Thanks to Kim R. for suggesting Delilah as Name of the Day.


This literary invention hopped off a New Orleans streetcar and is headed for the US Top 100.
Thanks to Melissa for suggesting Stella as Name of the Day.


It’s an authentic Irish appellation boosted by a Dutch-Canadian actress and the Portuguese word for snow.
Thanks to Mercedes for suggesting Niamh as Name of the Day.