Corylus avellana flowers; Image via Wikipedia
Depending on your perspective, she’s either a nouveau spin on current favorites, or a medieval rarity prime for a comeback.
Thanks to Kayleigh for suggesting Aveline as our Baby Name of the Day.
Back when there was still ice on the ground, I looked ahead at the calendar and wished for spring.
And so, with the first day of April just a few hours away at last, here’s the Name of the Day: Avril.
If you love the name Ava, you’re not alone. Nearly than 50,000 parents have chosen Ava for their daughters since 2005.
And what’s not to love? It’s simple, it’s glamorous, it’s feminine without being frilly. Ava pairs well with a variety of last names, too.
But now that it is well installed in the Top Ten, plenty of parents are looking for an alternative to naming their daughter Ava, too. Read on for a few ideas.
A few years ago, a friend of mine was expecting. “We’re sticking with the basics,” she told me. “Mostly saints’ names.”
At the time, I nodded. I knew what she meant – they weren’t going for anything outlandish, and the name they chose for their son – Matthew – was as straightforward and practical as my friend and her husband.But limiting yourself to the names of Roman Catholic saints is not, well, limiting. Continue reading
