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 binaryape via Flickr
He’s the given name of The Simpson’s Krusty the Clown, but his past is surprisingly distinguished – and could be considered perfectly on trend.
Thanks to C in DC for suggesting Herschel as our Baby Name of the Day.
Artis Gilmore; Image by Vedia via Flickr
He was a regular in the US Top 1000 in the first half of the twentieth century, but today he’s all but unknown.
Thanks to Sara for suggesting the antique Artis as our Baby Name of the Day.
Florida exhibit from the World's Fair 1964; Image by karen horton via Flickr
She’s a place name associated with beaches, oranges, cartoon mice, and Spring Break.
Thanks to Kathleen for suggesting Florida as our Baby Name of the Day.
Maple burl; Image via Wikipedia
He has a cowboy cool sound, a nature name link, and even ties to Hollywood – and Christmas!
Thanks to Kathleen for suggesting Burl as our Baby Name of the Day.
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River and Sky are newcomers, but this nature name has been around for ages.
Thanks to Annabel for suggesting Forrest as our Baby Name of the Day.
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Looking for a given name as storied as Isabella, as elaborate as Samantha, and yet not nearly as common?
Thanks to Lauren for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day: Magdalena.
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.
