Baby Name of the Day: Charlotte

Princess Charlotte of Belgium

Princess Charlotte of Belgium; Image via Wikipedia

She’s a regal appellation dressed in pearls and a twin set.

Thanks to Lem for suggesting Charlotte as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Sophia

Another interior view of the Hagia Sophia, sho...

Hagia Sophia interior view; Image via Wikipedia

She’s a lovely, literary classic riding high atop popularity charts throughout the English-speaking world.  But she’s also the product of one big ol’ misunderstanding.

Thanks to Sophie for suggesting Sophia as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Mark

Saint Mark's Basilica Facade, Venice, Italy

Saint Mark's Basilica, Venice; Image by Eustaquio Santimano via Flickr

He’s ancient, Biblical, literary, and had a great run in the 1960s.

In honor of Charlotte’s husband, our Baby Name of the Day is Mark.

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Baby Name of the Day: Robert

Director Chris Weitz (left), actress Kristen S...

Robert Pattinson; Image via Wikipedia

He was a Top Ten pick in the US for over a century, and the #1 name for fifteen years.  Today he’s fading, but a young Hollywood star might just bring him back.

Thanks to Heather for suggesting Robert as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Laura

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Laura 002 by Gareth Fudge via Flickr

She’s a classic appellation, almost as evergreen as Elizabeth or Mary.

Thanks to Lola for suggesting Laura as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Stephen

Crown of St Stephen

Crown of St. Stephen; Image via Wikipedia

Let’s say you’re searching for a solid, classic boy’s name that won’t be shared by lots of others.  William is everywhere.  James, too.  And forget Alexander.  But here’s one that might just end your search.

Thanks to Sara for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day: Stephen.

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Baby Name of the Day: Caroline

Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach, Queen of Grea...

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With a happy birthday to my darling daughter, today’s Baby Name of the Day is Caroline.

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Name of the Day: Samuel

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!

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Name of the Day: Andrew

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.

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