Baby Name of the Day: Jonathan

Jonathan’s 2006

Jonathan's 2006; Image via Wikipedia

He sounds like an elaboration of the evergreen John, but this name has a history all his own.

Thanks to Clio for suggesting Jonathan as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Archer

Bow and arrow

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.

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Baby Name of the Day: Ava

Screenshot of Ava Gardner from the trailer for...

From 1954's The Barefoot Contessa; Image via Wikipedia

She’s Biblical, saintly, international, Hollywood-glam, and nature-themed, too.  Is it any wonder she has become one of the most popular names of our time?

Thanks to Meredith for suggesting Ava as Baby Name of the Day.

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How Close is Too Close? Ten Factors to Consider

When we decided to call our daughter Clio, we forever closed the door on another favorite name – Theodore, nickname Theo.

Or did we?

For every family that decides Maya and Milo are too similar, another embraces the sound-alike names.  Or insists that Alicia and Alina are totally different names.  Perhaps it never even occurs to them that Joanna and Jackson are both related to John.  Or maybe the first time you think of the famous actress is when you introduce your daughter Grace, little sister to Kelly and others ask if you’re a fan.

Siblings’ names will be said together countless times.  The names we like often have much in common.  So how can you tell if your choices make for a compatible sibset, or if they’re much too close?  Here are ten factors to consider.

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