Baby Name of the Day: Pimm

Balls its the season pimms

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.

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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.

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Baby Name of the Day: Conan

Cover of Tales of Conan (Gnome Press, 1955). A...

He’s a saintly Irish appellation and a sci fi warrior.

Thanks to Violet for suggesting Conan as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Lars

Lars Ulrich

Lars Ulrich of Metallica; Image via Wikipedia

Laurence wears a bowtie, but this Scandinavian variant is pure heavy metal.

Thanks to Kristin for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day: Lars.

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Baby Name of the Day: Matteo

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M by Mary Hockenbery via Flickr

Matthew was a Top Ten staple from 1974 through 2007, a Biblical boy with a long history of use.

Today parents are borrowing the Italian form for a name that’s fresher and more interesting, but every bit as enduring.  Our Baby Name of the Day is Matteo.

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Baby Name of the Day: Beckett

B is for buried

B is for buried; image by WagsomeDog via Flickr

He’s a stylish surname bounding up the charts.

Thanks to September for suggesting Beckett as our Baby Name of the Day.

Baby Name of the Day: Carmela

¡Ay Carmela! (film)

Image via Wikipedia

She’s a spiritual place name and a mobster’s missus.

Thanks to Brieta for suggesting her daughter’s name as our Baby Name of the Day: Carmela.

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Baby Name of the Day: Carol

"Where The Wild Things Are" graffiti...

Where the Wild Things Are graffiti in Saskatoon; Image via Wikipedia

On a girl, this choice is as dated as Mrs. Brady’s bellbottoms, but how about on a boy?

Thanks to Charlotte for suggesting Carol as our Baby Name of the Day.

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