Archive for the 'Names of the Day' Category
Name of the Day: Kyle
Sandwiched between the very current Kai and the nouveau Kyler, this choice begins to feel like a modern classic.
Thanks to Skye for suggesting our Name of the Day: Kyle.
Filed under: As Seen on TV, Great Scot, Mapquest, Names for Boys, Names of the Day | 6 Comments
Tags: Kai, Kyle, Kyler
Name of the Day: Jade
She’s a 20th century nature name that helped propel many of today’s favorites to the top of the charts.
Thanks to JNE for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Jade.
Filed under: Jewels and gemstones, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Nature Babes, Starbaby | 6 Comments
Tags: Giada, Jada, Jadalyn, Jade, Jayden
Name of the Day: Blaise
It’s a bird … it’s a plane … it’s a …
Completely valid saint’s name with Latin roots.
Thanks to Mariuccia for suggesting the Name of the Day: Blaise.
Filed under: Ancient World, Medieval Monikers, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Saints | 10 Comments
Tags: Blaise, Blaze
Name of the Day: Dinah
I am Dinah Lord. My real name is Diana, but my sister changed it.
In the Katharine Hepburn film The Philadelphia Story, the kid sister introduces herself with that line. It’s always sparked my curiosity.
Thanks to Nessa for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Dinah.
Filed under: Biblical Babes, Literary Babes, Music & Lyrics, Names for Girls, Names of the Day | 9 Comments
Tags: Dina, Dinah
Name of the Day: Primo
At first glance, this seems both the perfect name for a son born on New Year’s Day and a bit too much. Okay, maybe much too much.
But it turns out that he has a surprising amount of history. Here’s our Name of the Day for 1/1/09: Primo.
Filed under: Literary Babes, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Rarities, Saints | 7 Comments
Tags: Primo
Name of the Day: January
Ever since the third installment of American Pie hit the big screen, I’ve been wondering about the moniker worn by one of the actresses.
With the last day of 2008 upon us, today’s Name of the Day is the forward looking January.
Filed under: As Seen on TV, Calendar Girls, Literary Babes, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Seasons, Silver Screen | 6 Comments
Tags: January
Name of the Day: Gordon
Today’s choice is as Scottish as the thistle. Thanks to Bek for suggesting our Name of the Day: Gordon.
Filed under: As Seen on TV, Great Scot, Last Names First, Names for Boys, Names of the Day | 7 Comments
Tags: Gordon
Name of the Day: Gemma
Let’s say you love Ruby but he prefers Jade. Why not go with the ultimate jewel of a girl’s name?
Thanks to Nessa for suggesting our Name of the Day: Gemma.
Filed under: Hot Names of 2010, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Nature Babes, Saints | 10 Comments
Tags: Gemma, Jemma
Name of the Day: Nigel
He’s quintessentially English, surprisingly versatile and wouldn’t exist save for a medieval typo.
Thanks to JNE for suggesting our Name of the Day: Nigel.
Filed under: Medieval Monikers, Names for Boys, Names of the Day | 8 Comments
Tags: Neil, Nigel
Name of the Day: Isadora
This name has been worn by a dancer and a saint and ought to be leaping up the charts.
Thanks to JNE for suggesting our Name of the Day: Isadora.
Filed under: Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Saints, Tiny Dancer | 6 Comments
Tags: Isadora, Isidora, Isis
