Attributed coat of arms of Edmund Ironside; Image via Wikipedia
Edwin’s second syllable feels lucky, and Edward has Twilight going for him. How about this Ed- option?
Thanks to Sadie for suggesting Edmund as our Baby Name of the Day.
Screenshot from Broken Lance; Image via Wikipedia
Today’s choice is the given name of a Hollywood titan, and the surname of real life royalty.
He’s also quite the popular pick for a boy. Thanks to Emma for suggesting today’s Baby Name of the Day: Spencer.
She’s a legendary queen and an impeccable literary choice.
Thanks to Rosy for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day – the surprisingly underused Cordelia.
If Moses is a pleasing starbaby choice, why not this name worn by his stepmama?
Thanks to Samantha for suggesting Bethia as Baby Name of the Day.
Take Noah and Isaiah, cross them with Zachary and what do you get?
Thanks to Kelly for suggesting Ezekiel as Baby Name of the Day.
It’s that time of year.
The official Social Security Administration list won’t be out until May, but unofficial lists have been circulating since mid-December.
Here at AppMtn, I can’t possibly claim that the most popular posts will be reflected in the Top Ten – or even Top 100 – baby names in use. Many of the names I write about are obscure. Some are downright weird. (Habakkuk, anyone?) Others probably chart simply because AppMtn is one of the few sites to cover the name in any detail.
And yet, if you look at the lists carefully, there are ripples. A few of these are definitely coming to a playground near you.
He’s as classic as they come, but in the US, lags behind other regal monikers like Charles and Henry. We think that might change, though – especially with the recent premier of the big screen version of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight.
Thanks to Katharine for suggesting our Name of the Day: Edward.
