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 of the Day
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.
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: Reynard
Image via Wikipedia
He’s a sly fox, so is it any wonder he won the first January name narrow down?
Thanks to Jennifer for suggesting Reynard as our Baby Name of the Day.
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.
Baby Name of the Day: Eames
Eames Chairs at Designhaus, Vitra, Weil am Rhein by Ergonomik via Flickr
He’s a preppy surname with a modern vibe.
Thanks to Violet for suggesting Eames as our Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Alanna
Tamora Pierce's Alanna; Image via Wikipedia
Alan is a classic, with a history of use stretching back centuries. But this feminine form feels surprisingly modern.
Thanks to Kerry for suggesting her daughter’s name, Alanna, as our Baby Name of the Day.
