Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua; Image via Wikipedia
Anthony is a saintly staple. Antoinette was a doomed queen. How would this Italian spin wear today?
Thanks to Christina for suggesting Antonella as our Baby Name of the Day.
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Even if you’re not even a teensy, eensy bit interested in the royal wedding, it would be pretty tough to avoid the topic today. William and Kate’s wedding is an all-out media frenzy.
Chatter about royal baby names has been non-stop since the engagement was announced, and I’ve very much enjoyed dreaming up possible names for a future heir to the throne.
But here’s the big baby naming question that I’m wondering about: when commoner Kate becomes regal Catherine, will C become the new K?
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He was a workhorse of a name, once solidly established in the US Top 100, but now fading fast.
Thanks to Lola for suggesting Wayne as our Baby Name of the Day.
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With all this talk of starbabies called Ford and Flynn, could this single-syllable choice get more attention?
Thanks to Lindsay for suggesting Flint as our Baby Name of the Day.
Queen Marie Antoinette; Image via Wikipedia
She was worn famously by an ill-fated queen. Could this fussy français appellation wear well on a modern girl?
Thanks to Lauren for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day: Antoinette.
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Peter is a Brady and a bunny rabbit, and a saintly classic, too. This related name takes him in a more dashing direction.
Thanks to Emily for suggesting Piers as our Baby Name of the Day.
Rudbeckia hirta Black-Eyed Susan by gmayfield10 via Flickr
She was a Top Ten pick for more than two decades. Can she still sound fresh today?
Thanks to Kelly for suggesting Susan as our Baby Name of the Day.
Wallace Monumnet, Stirling, Scotland - Image via Wikipedia
Even an Oscar-winning film couldn’t revive this former favorite. After hibernating for decades, is it time for his reappearance?
Thanks to Emma for suggesting Wallace as Baby Name of the Day.
Looking for a name for a red-headed philosopher with a Hollywood vibe?
Thanks to JNE for suggesting Russell as Baby Name of the Day.
Once upon a time, she was nearly as common as Julia.
Thanks to Rachel for suggesting the Ancient Roman Annia as Name of the Day.
