Archive for the 'Saints' Category
Name of the Day: Blaise
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.
Filed under: Ancient World, Medieval Monikers, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Saints | 10 Comments
Tags: Blaise, Blaze
Name of the Day: Primo
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.
Filed under: Literary Babes, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Rarities, Saints | 7 Comments
Tags: Primo
Name of the Day: Gemma
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.
Filed under: Hot Names of 2010, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Nature Babes, Saints | 10 Comments
Tags: Gemma, Jemma
Name of the Day: Isadora
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.
Filed under: Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Saints, Tiny Dancer | 6 Comments
Tags: Isadora, Isidora, Isis
Name of the Day: Malachi
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.
Filed under: Biblical Babes, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Saints | 8 Comments
Tags: Malachi, Malachy
Name of the Day: Dorothea
With the holiday season upon us, today’s choice carries an appropriate meaning.
Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Name of the Day: Dorothea.
Filed under: Literary Babes, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Saints, Silver Screen | 11 Comments
Tags: Dorothea, Dorothy
Name of the Day: Harvey
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.
Filed under: Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Saints | 10 Comments
Tags: Harvey
Name of the Day: Alexander
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.
Filed under: Ancient World, Literary Babes, Little Ruler, Myths & Legends, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Saints, X Marks the Name | 13 Comments
Tags: Sasha, Zane, Alexander, Alex, Alec, Xander, Zander, Alexei
Name of the Day: Bruno
He’s colorful and cool, but today’s choice might present some problems.
Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Name of the Day: Bruno.
Filed under: Names for Boys, Names of the Day, O Baby!, Saints | 8 Comments
Tags: Bruno
Name of the Day: George
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.
Filed under: Harry Potter Names, Literary Babes, Little Ruler, Myths & Legends, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Saints, Silver Screen, The Classics | 18 Comments
Tags: George, Geordie
