Baby Name of the Day: Azalea

July 26, 2011

It’s another botanical option from the ever-expanding list of Nature Names parents are considering for their children. Thanks to Elizabeth for suggesting one she’s considering for her baby on the way. Our Baby Name of the Day is Azalea.

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Reader Baby Name Story: Valo June Reverie

January 15, 2011

Here’s the second from Kristen of Marginamia – the story of finding a name for

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Baby Name of the Day: Anemone

May 27, 2010

The world’s most famous clownfish stumbled over this word.

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Name of the Day: Clover

January 29, 2010

It’s a traditional symbol of luck, but would it bring good fortune to your daughter? Thanks to Corinne for suggesting Clover as Name of the Day.

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Sunday Summary: 1/10/10

January 10, 2010

First, congratulations to JNE on welcoming Imogen’s little brother, the nicely named Oliver George! Aly turned five on December 17, but we finally got around to throwing his birthday party this weekend. We invited his whole pre-K. (No, the party was not in our house. Our guests wouldn’t fit in our house, even standing still.) [...]

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Name of the Day: Bryony

January 6, 2010

She’s a botanical choice with a literary edge. Thanks to Laura for suggesting Bryony as Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Fuchsia

October 16, 2009

There’s Scarlet and Violet, Ruby and Jade. But if you seek a truly daring color name for a daughter, this could be one option. Thanks to Imogen for suggesting Fuchsia as Name of the Day.

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Sunday Summary: 5/24/09

May 24, 2009

Happy Memorial Day weekend! Here’s wishing you fair skies for your weekend festivities. But if you do find yourself with a few spare minutes in front of a computer screen, here are a few diversions: First, my question of the week: What goes with Henry? I recently met a family with teenage twins, Henry and [...]

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