She’s a lioness with a certain European flair.
Thanks to Shannon for suggesting Leonie as our Baby Name of the Day.
She’s a lioness with a certain European flair.
Thanks to Shannon for suggesting Leonie as our Baby Name of the Day.
After re-running January earlier this week, I was struck by how very wearable she is. It’s the great advantage of many noun names – they’re instantly recognizable and easy to spell, but not common as given names.
So here are other names, borrowed from the calendar and, in some cases, the clock, that just might suit a child.
Dennis is one part mild-mannered accountant, one part god of wine and revelry.
Denise shares his dual nature. Thanks to Shan for suggesting a family middle name as our Baby Name of the Day.
She’s a French name with a Disney princess tie – and yet, she’s not as popular as that implies.
Thanks to Danielle for suggesting Giselle as our Baby Name of the Day.
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With Isabella, Emily, and Madison solidly established in the girls’ Top Ten, little wonder this name is attracting attention.
Thanks to Danielle for suggesting Bellamy as our Baby Name of the Day.
She’s another feminine twist on Alexander, and while she’s quite rare, is there any steam left in this appellation?
Thanks to Renee for suggesting Alexine as our Baby Name of the Day.
I’m fascinated by names that have multiple origins, like today’s part-floral, part-mermaid, part-invented choice.
Thanks to Renee for suggesting her niece’s name as our Baby Name of the Day: Nerine.
She fits with current trends, and comes with a built-in bedtime story, too.
Thanks to Michelle for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day: Mirette.