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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: Nigel
He’s quintessentially English, surprisingly versatile and wouldn’t exist save for a medieval typo.
Thanks to JNE for suggesting our Name of the Day: Nigel.
Filed under: Medieval Monikers, Names for Boys, Names of the Day | 8 Comments
Tags: Neil, Nigel
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: Caradoc
Today’s choice is a long standing favorite here at ApMtn, but it’s quite rare out in the world.
Our Name of the Day is the Welsh Caradoc.
Filed under: Little Ruler, Medieval Monikers, Myths & Legends, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, Rarities | 6 Comments
Tags: Caradoc, Cary
Name of the Day: Ivy
Merry Christmas! Today’s pick is one of those names that’s perfect for a December baby, but just as charming if your darling daughter arrives in June.
Our winner of the Name of the Day poll is Ivy.
Filed under: Christmas, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, Nature Babes | 8 Comments
Tags: Ivy
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: Odette
She’s a World War II heroine and a plum role for a ballerina. If you’re looking for a rarity with French flair, this one might be ideal.
Thanks to Nessa for suggesting our Name of the Day: Odette.
Filed under: Literary Babes, Names for Girls, Names of the Day, O Baby!, Rarities | 5 Comments
Tags: Odette, Odile, Odilia
Poll: Christmas Name, Part II
Okay, Ivy has it for the girls - she’s December 25. (Of course, I’m now in love with all of the names, and might have to go back and pick up more of them. Especially Emmanuelle - sounds like she has quite the story.)
But right now, there’s a spot to fill for Wednesday, so please vote for a boy’s name!
Filed under: Polls | 3 Comments
Name of the Day: Roland
He’s a heroic medieval knight, a legend whose exploits were celebrated in stories throughout Europe. But would he wear well on a boy born in our times?
Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Name of the Day: Roland.
Filed under: Literary Babes, Medieval Monikers, Myths & Legends, Names for Boys, Names of the Day, O Baby! | 6 Comments
Tags: Roland, Orlando, Rolando
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
