Archive for the 'Saints' Category

He’s handsome, continental and far fresher than Gregory.  But can he overcome his Kafkaesque cockroach vibe?
Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting Gregor as Name of the Day.


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.


If Emma and Clara, Alice and Grace are back, why not this nineteenth century chart-topper?
Thanks to Sophie for suggesting Florence as Name of the Day.


He’s a saint – and a legendary rat packer, too.
Thanks to Lola for suggesting Francis as Name of the Day.


He’s Roman, regal and creative, too, but choose this one for your son and others might think of The Joker.
Thanks to Susan for suggesting Maurice as Name of the Day.


He’s saintly, shaggy and sounds quite smart.
Thanks to Susan for suggesting Bernard as Name of the Day.


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


Plain Jane is back in fashion, but what about this spin on a feminine form of John?
Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting Joan as Name of the Day.


Cecilia is a current choice for girls, with variants Cecily and Cicely attracting more attention among the fashionable.  But what about her distinguished brother?
Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting Cecil as Name of the Day.


Ever since Gretchen Mol chose this ancient appellation for her starbaby, I’ve found myself wondering – would I ever dare?
Thanks to Alexis for suggesting Ptolemy as Name of the Day.