Archive for the 'Names of the Day' Category

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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


Today’s choice is as Scottish as the thistle.  Thanks to Bek for suggesting our Name of the Day: Gordon.


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.


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.


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.