Zona Gale; Image via Wikipedia
She’s a blast from the past, a once common name worn by a famous writer. Today, she’s all but unknown – and not likely to return.
Thanks to Beth one from her family tree for our Baby Name of the Day: Zona.
Photo by me and the sysop via Flickr
Looking for name that is both a literary and a Biblical heavy hitter?
Thanks to Marlene for suggesting one that fits the bill. Our Baby Name of the Day is Ishmael.
Casimir II; Image via Wikipedia
He’s a Slavic import with a certain dashing style.
Thanks to Larkin for suggesting Casimir as our Baby Name of the Day.
e61 by Too Far North via Flickr
Take the -ia from Olivia and Sophia, borrow the El- from Ella and Elizabeth, and you’ll arrive at a terribly pretty possibility for a daughter, one that just might have ancient roots.
Thanks to Cindy for suggesting her daughter’s name, Ellia as our Baby Name of the Day.
Photo by ambernectar via Flickr
It’s a classic cocktail and a medieval appellation. Would it be a possibility today?
Thanks to Findley for suggesting Pimm as our Baby Name of the Day.
Artemis was a goddess, eternally young. Today’s choice honors the huntress, but has been worn by some rather extraordinary women.
Thanks to Christina for suggesting Artemisia as our Baby Name of the Day.
She’s the princess-ogre in Shrek, an Irish(ish) option with an appealing sound.
Thanks to Melissa for suggesting Fiona as our Baby Name of the Day.
Fraser Coat of Arms; Image via Wikipedia
He’s a surname that nods to Scotland, and to the great outdoors.
Thanks to Fran for suggesting Fraser as our Baby Name of the Day.
If Story is a name, why not this poetic choice?
Thanks to Kaela for suggesting Sonnet as our Baby Name of the Day.
