Archive for the 'Predictions' Category

Ava is an unstoppable Top Ten choice.  Parents are rediscovering Ida, too.  But if you find Ava too popular and Ida too retro, today’s choice might just be the perfect compromise.
Thanks to Sophie for suggesting Ada as Name of the Day.


Into every generation a vampire romance is born.  That’s usually not big news in baby naming circles.
But the current hot series about the undead – Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight – could influence baby names for the next generation.


She’s a daring aviatrix and gently old-fashioned, too.
Thanks to Rocking Fetal for suggesting Amelia as Name of the Day.


The tragic passing of a Hollywood leading man put this name squarely in the spotlight.
Thanks to Bek for suggesting Heath as Name of the Day.


This name has been worn by popes and heartthrobs alike – but it isn’t Leo.
Thanks to Sophie for suggesting Adrian as Name of the Day.


He conjures up images of whales, but there’s much more to this increasingly popular choice. 
Thanks to Annelise for suggesting Jonah as Name of the Day.


Up until a few weeks ago, the most famous bearers of this little-known name were a handful of Italian saints.  But ever since Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck chose this name for Violet’s little sister, she’s been all Hollywood.
Today’s Name of the Day is Seraphina.


If calling your daughter Paris isn’t your thing, why not consider the name of the city’s patron saint?
Thanks to Nessa for suggesting the Name of the Day: Genevieve.


The most famous bearer is a fictional girl who went chasing rabbits, but today she’s being given to more and more real girls, too.
Thanks to Nessa for suggesting our Name of the Day: Alice.


With just hours left in 2008, here are the official ApMtn baby name predictions for 2009.