Ina Claire in The Girl From Utah Image via WikipediBarefoot Contessa
A celebrity chef pretty much owns this miniature appellation, but once upon a time she was quite common.
Thanks to Kerri for suggesting Ina as our Baby Name of the Day.
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She’s a botanical choice from a few decades back, once so popular that Winona Ryder went to high school with three of them.
Thanks to Kelly for suggesting Heather as our Baby Name of the Day.
Attributed coat of arms of Edmund Ironside; Image via Wikipedia
Edwin’s second syllable feels lucky, and Edward has Twilight going for him. How about this Ed- option?
Thanks to Sadie for suggesting Edmund as our Baby Name of the Day.
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Even if you’re not even a teensy, eensy bit interested in the royal wedding, it would be pretty tough to avoid the topic today. William and Kate’s wedding is an all-out media frenzy.
Chatter about royal baby names has been non-stop since the engagement was announced, and I’ve very much enjoyed dreaming up possible names for a future heir to the throne.
But here’s the big baby naming question that I’m wondering about: when commoner Kate becomes regal Catherine, will C become the new K?
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He was a workhorse of a name, once solidly established in the US Top 100, but now fading fast.
Thanks to Lola for suggesting Wayne as our Baby Name of the Day.
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She’s a poetic invention and a twentieth century sensation. But can she make a comeback?
Thanks to Kelly for suggesting today’s choice. Our Baby Name of the Day is Pamela – with birthday wishes to Nameberry co-founder Pamela Redmond Satran.
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Cross Cameron with London and you’ll end up with this rapidly rising choice.
Thanks to Tracy for suggesting the only name her husband likes. Our Baby Name of the Day is Camden.
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I’ve been fascinated by today’s choice ever since I found her in a 1972 novel.
Thanks to Charmaine for suggesting her own name as our Baby Name of the Day.
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Zappa. Sinatra. Gehry. Baum. Does this pick guarantee your son will be destined for creative genius?
Thanks to Jane, aka the Foxymoron, for suggesting Frank as our Baby Name of the Day.
Poster for The Contrabandista; Image via Wikipedia
She sounds like a South America import, but this simple choice boasts a long history of use in the US.
Thanks to Stephanie and Kelleita for suggesting Inez as Baby Name of the Day.
