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She’s a buttoned-up botanical with a pop culture link.
Thanks to Amanda for suggesting Primrose as our Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Primrose
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Baby Name of the Day: Archer
Image by Valerie Everett via Flickr
He’s a nineteenth-century rarity, newly returned to the Top 1000 in 2009.
Thanks to Rachel for suggesting Archer as Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Stanley
Can this name shed his grandpa image and be worn by boys today?
Thanks to Whitney for suggesting Stanley as Baby Name of the Day.
In Reserve: Possible Names for a Second Son
Even before the pregnancy test came back positive, I had a strong sense that our second child was a girl.
Intuition didn’t stop me from discussing boys’ names with Arthur. So much that he finally insisted that we wait until the ultrasound, at which point it was moot. Claire Caroline Wren – Clio – was on her way.
Our firstborn is Alexander Arthur, after my father-in-law Alexander, my grandfather Arthur and, of course, Arthur. There just wasn’t a clear choice for a second boys’ name. Plus, I always feel like we flubbed his nickname – though he wears Aly fine. Our list for a second daughter is well thought out, but a boy?
We would have figured something out. I think.
Building a Boy: Names from Architecture
Most categories of unusual names seem better suited to boys than girls – nature names and muscial terms, for example. But lately we’ve been thinking about a few possibilities from architecture and building terminology – and they’re all best suited for sons.
Don’t fret. We’re not about to suggest Gargoyle or Gingerbread. But you might want to consider a handful of terms that could make for interesting, masculine choices. Continue reading
Alphabet: A is for Boys
Aidan and Alexander are sensations, but there are plenty of other A names to consider for your new little bundle of blue.
