Archive for the 'The Classics' Category

He’s Biblical and classic, literary and cool.  No wonder he’s a global sensation and a perennial favorite in the US, too. Thanks to Melissa for suggesting Samuel as Name of the Day.  And congratulations to Photoquilty on the birth of her new son Samuel, too! Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This


He’s among the most fashionable of classics. Thanks to Alicia and Melissa for suggesting Charles as Name of the Day. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This


Today’s choice has been worn by kings and saints, presidents and protesters – and almost certainly a fellow or two in your life. Thanks to Kelly for suggesting Andrew as Name of the Day. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This


Just weeks after former vampire David Boreanz welcomed the outlandishly-named Bardot Vita, former vampire slayer Sarah Michelle Gellar and husband Freddie Prinze, Jr. bestowed the decidedly normal Charlotte Grace on their new arrival. Charlotte ranked #87 in the US last year; Grace has been in the Top Twenty in recent years, but last year slipped [...]


Happy Easter!  Today’s choice is appropriate for the day, but there’s more to him than bunnies. Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting Peter as Name of the Day. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This


It doesn’t get much more classic.  This choice has been worn by saints, kings and a world famous fictional spy. He’s also reader Kayt’s beautiful new baby boy, the inspiration for the Name of the Day: James. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This


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. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This


He’s as classic as they come, but in the US, lags behind other regal monikers like Charles and Henry.  We think that might change, though – especially with the recent premier of the big screen version of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight. Thanks to Katharine for suggesting our Name of the Day: Edward. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg [...]


He’s a classic name that will be instantly familiar, but not as common as William or Alex.  Plus he starts with that vibrant V. Thanks to Another for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day: Vincent. Share this: Email StumbleUpon Digg Reddit Print Facebook Press This


If you’ve been under a rock, you may have missed the fact that the latest installment in the Indiana Jones franchise opens today.  Since we’ve already written about Indiana, today’s Name of the Day is what one would find on Dr. Jones’ passport as he set off for exotic journeys in foreign lands:  Henry. Share [...]