Archive for the 'Saints' Category

It’s a bird … it’s a plane … it’s a …
Completely valid saint’s name with Latin roots.
Thanks to Mariuccia for suggesting the Name of the Day: Blaise.


At first glance, this seems both the perfect name for a son born on New Year’s Day and a bit too much.  Okay, maybe much too much.
But it turns out that he has a surprising amount of history.  Here’s our Name of the Day for 1/1/09:  Primo.


Let’s say you love Ruby but he prefers Jade.  Why not go with the ultimate jewel of a girl’s name?
Thanks to Nessa for suggesting our Name of the Day: Gemma.


This name has been worn by a dancer and a saint and ought to be leaping up the charts. 
Thanks to JNE for suggesting our Name of the Day: Isadora.


Merry Christmas Eve!  If you’re anticipating a blessed event of your own, you might be thinking about a seasonal baby name.  
According to our poll, readers were most curious about Malachi.


With the holiday season upon us, today’s choice carries an appropriate meaning.
Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Name of the Day: Dorothea.


Looking for the next wave in geek chic?  Disappointed that your little Gus is one of three in his nursery school?  This one is a bit daring, but it just might work on a modern child.
Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Name of the Day: Harvey.


It’s an undeniably ancient name that has reached dizzying heights of popularity in the 21st century.
In honor of a very special birthday boy, today’s Name of the Day is Alexander.


He’s colorful and cool, but today’s choice might present some problems.
Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Name of the Day: Bruno.


He’s a curious monkey, a mad king and a nursery rhyme, plus we’re all carrying him around in our wallets.  But how does this choice wear on a real child?
Today’s name is in honor of a local birthday boy: George.