Archive for the 'Saints' Category
Name of the Day: Gregor
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.
Filed under: Literary Babes, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Rarities, Saints | 10 Comments
Tags: Archer, Connor, Cooper, Greg, Gregg, Greggory, Gregory, Grigori, Hunter, Miller, Tyler
Name of the Day: Ada
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.
Filed under: Ancient World, Biblical Babes, Hot Names of 2010, Literary Babes, Little Ruler, Mapquest, Medieval Monikers, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Nicknames, Saints | 9 Comments
Tags: Ada, Adaeke, Adah, Adalhaid, Adaltrude, Adanna, Addison, Adela, Adelaide, Adele, Adeline, Ana, Anya, Ava, Ayla, Bertrada, Eva, Ida, Ivy, Theodrada
Name of the Day: Florence
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.
Filed under: As Seen on TV, Flower Power, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Nature Babes, Saints | 14 Comments
Tags: Flora, Florence, Florentia, Florentina, Flossie, Florencia, Fleur
Name of the Day: Francis
He’s a saint – and a legendary rat packer, too.
Thanks to Lola for suggesting Francis as Name of the Day.
Filed under: Literary Babes, Little Ruler, Medieval Monikers, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Nicknames, Saints | 9 Comments
Tags: Francis, Frankie, Frank, Francesco, Francisco, Franklin, Franco
Name of the Day: Maurice
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.
Filed under: Ancient World, Last Names First, Literary Babes, Little Ruler, Medieval Monikers, Music & Lyrics, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Saints | 4 Comments
Tags: Maurice, Mauricio, Mauro, Morris, Morrison
Name of the Day: Bernard
He’s saintly, shaggy and sounds quite smart.
Thanks to Susan for suggesting Bernard as Name of the Day.
Filed under: Medieval Monikers, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Nature Babes, Saints, Silver Screen | 6 Comments
Tags: Bernard, Bernie
Name of the Day: Amelia
She’s a daring aviatrix and gently old-fashioned, too.
Thanks to Rocking Fetal for suggesting Amelia as Name of the Day.
Filed under: Hot Names of 2010, Literary Babes, Little Ruler, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Saints | 8 Comments
Tags: Amalberga, Amalia, Amelia, Amelie, Amy, Emelia, Emilia, Emmy, Lia, Mia, Millie, Mimi, Molly
Name of the Day: Joan
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.
Filed under: As Seen on TV, Little Ruler, Medieval Monikers, Music & Lyrics, Myths & Legends, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Saints, Silver Screen | 6 Comments
Tags: Jane, Joan, Joanie, Johannah, Joni
Name of the Day: Cecil
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.
Filed under: Last Names First, Literary Babes, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Saints, Silver Screen | 2 Comments
Tags: Caecilius, Cecil
Name of the Day: Ptolemy
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.
Filed under: Ancient World, Little Ruler, Myths & Legends, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Rarities, Saints, Sweet P | 7 Comments
Tags: Ptolemy
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