She sounds like an exotic botanical or a minor goddess, but her story is far more intriguing.
Thanks to UrbanAngel for suggesting Hypatia as Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Hypatia
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Yea or Nay: Judy
I’m taking the Fourth of July holiday off, but here’s a name that’s been on my mind lately: could Judy make a comeback?
Formal version Judith was once a Top Ten choice. Judy reached the Top 20 in the 1940s. Today the animated Judy Jetson makes her a futuristic retro pick, and Dame Judi Dench gives her some strength. And if Oona and Luna, Lucy and Tallulah are fashion-forward, her oo sound fits right in.
So what say you readers: Judy, Yea or Nay?
Names Worn by Anne Hathaway
Actress Anne Hathaway has made the daunting transition from child star to serious actress – and had an impact on baby names along the way.
In honor of her November 12 birthday, here’s a look at the names she’s worn.
