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.
Baby Name of the Day: Pimm
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Category Archives: Nicknames
A Boy Named Sue, or Baby Naming Seven Years Later
If you’ve been reading for a while, you might know that I refer to my firstborn as Aly, short for Alexander. He’s named after his grandfather, a choice that I’ve never regretted, even if it wasn’t necessarily what I’d have chosen on my own.
But I did not love the idea of calling him Alex, and I was quietly hopeful that another nickname would stick.
Baby Name of the Day: Nico
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: 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.
Fetching Names: Getting to Lulu
Little Lulu; Image via Wikipedia
A few weeks ago, Fetching Names looked at Coco, a spirited short form of … what, exactly? You can visit that post to consider your options.
Today, we turn our attention to another of the names so nice you say them twice: Lulu.
Baby Name of the Day: Harpo
Image by John McNab via Flickr
Lest this post come to the attention of the good people at Gawker, let me begin by saying this: I do not think you should name your child Harpo. Harper, yes. Harlow, why not?
And yet today’s Baby Name of the Day has a fascinating history, touching on two 20th century cultural phenomenons. Thanks to Jen for the suggestion.
Fetching Names: Getting to Coco
Image via Wikipedia
Some names are forever linked to a diminutive form. We expect Katherine to answer to Kate. If you’re introduced to Joe, you’ll assume Joseph appears on his birth certificate.
Those aren’t the only options, of course. Katherine could just as easily prefer the feline Kit, and Joe could be short for Giacomo or Joachim. Or they could be just plain ol’ Joe and Kit.
But what about names that don’t feel quite substantial enough to write on the birth certificate, but aren’t clearly connected to any given name?
Here’s one that suffers from that challenge: what’s to be done about Coco?
Baby Name of the Day: Madlenka
Image by theunquietlibrarian via Flickr
She’s a quirky Slavic elaboration based on an enduring name.
Thanks to Sarah for suggesting Madlenka as our Baby Name of the Day.
Starbaby News: Welcome Hattie Margaret!
Tori Spelling is now a mom to three! Daughter Hattie Margaret joins big sister Stella Doreen and big brother Liam Aaron, as well as Dean’s son, Jack.
I would never have guessed this one for the reality television couple, but it fits – Jack, Liam, Stella, and Hattie. She’s also on trend with names like Sadie, as well as the British tendency to elevate short forms to formal name status.
I’m a big fan of Harriet, and I think she’s catching on, along with other ends-in-et options like Juliet. Hattie is also the name of one of the newborns profiled in 2010 documentary Babies.
Spelling and McDermott had been choosing names that followed trends. This time I think the couple may be setting them.
Baby Name of the Day: Tess
The church from Tess of the D'urbervilles;Image by neilalderney123 via Flickr
She’s a nickname for a fading classic – and for some parents, she’s enough to fill up a birth certificate.
Thanks to Anna and Sophie for suggesting Tess as our Baby Name of the Day.
