She’s the princess-ogre in Shrek, an Irish(ish) option with an appealing sound.
Thanks to Melissa for suggesting Fiona as our Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Fiona
28
Category Archives: Silver Screen
Baby Name of the Day: Conan
He’s a saintly Irish appellation and a sci fi warrior.
Thanks to Violet for suggesting Conan as our Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Asa
He’s an Old Testament appellation with a bright, modern sound.
Thanks to Ashley for suggesting Asa as our Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Jules
Jules Verne lights in Amiens, France by ninasaurusrex via Flickr
He’s a literary French spin on an ancient appellation.
Thanks to Maia for suggesting her son’s name as our Baby Name of the Day: Jules.
Baby Name of the Day: Yvonne
Baby Name of the Day: Maya
Maia, in the Pleiades star cluster; Image via Wikipedia
She’s only been in the US Top 1000 for a little over forty years, but she feels like a classic.
Thanks to September for suggesting Maya as our Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Harpo
Image by John McNab via Flickr
Lest this post come to the attention of the good people at Gawker, let me begin by saying this: I do not think you should name your child Harpo. Harper, yes. Harlow, why not?
And yet today’s Baby Name of the Day has a fascinating history, touching on two 20th century cultural phenomenons. Thanks to Jen for the suggestion.
Baby Name of the Day: Henson
Image by buschap via Flickr
Henry and Hudson are both popular picks for boys. How about this surname with ties to a creative visionary?
Thanks to Aubrey for suggesting Henson as our Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Keanu
Image by Flying Cloud via Flickr
He’s a Hollywood appellation embraced by more parents than you might guess.
Thanks to Casandra for suggesting Keanu as our Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Anjali
At first glance, she looks like a creative twist on Angela, but this exotic import is a completely different name.
Thanks to Casandra for suggesting Anjali as our Baby Name of the Day.
