Lilith (1892) by John Collier; Image via Wikipedia
She’s the original first wife scorned, a woman often considered evil – or maybe just too bold for her times.
Thanks to Tara and Heather for suggesting Lilith as our Baby Name of the Day.
Image by Jenn and Tony Bot via Flickr
She’s been quietly rising since 2002. What’s behind this intriguing appellation?
Thanks to Samantha for suggesting her mother’s name, Danna, as our Baby Name of the Day.
Just when you think every name has been imagined, every option exhausted, pop culture surprises us.
First, Cecily von Ziegesar’s novel Cum Laude tackles the lives of privileged college students (as opposed to the privileged high school students in her Gossip Girl franchise.) One of the main characters is a girl called Shipley, and a minor character who answers to Tragedy.
On a similar note, there’s a Disney Channel original movie set to air in August called Den Brother. The characters are the predictable Alex and Emily, but they’re played by child actors Hutch Dano – born Hutchings Royal Dano – and G. Hannelius. Ten year old G. was born Genevieve. Den Brother also includes a girl character called Matisse. It’s not, say, Harry Potter, but I can imagine Hutch catching on.
Elsewhere online:
In Hollywood news:
Let’s end with what just might be The Best Baby Naming Advice Ever. Nancy’s post on writing out the stories behind each baby name could help you choose between your top options, narrow down a lengthy list to a few finalists, or even get un-stuck and start thinking about your choices in the first place.
That’s all for this week. As always, thank you for reading!
She’s an ancient place name with an appealing spiritual link plus she starts with a lovely, lilting letter.
Thanks to Danielle for suggesting Lydia as our Baby Name of the Day.
Like Anne Hathaway, the subject of my first As Worn By post, Christina Ricci started out as a child star before taking on roles in everything from edgy indies to big screen blockbusters.
In honor of her February 12 birthday, here’s a look at the names she’s worn.
Hey there, Delilah.
She’s rapidly shedding her bad girl image and could become one of the hottest baby names of 2015. Thanks to Kim R. for suggesting Delilah as Name of the Day.
Deck the halls!
With a mere 19 days ’til Christmas, I finally settled down to watch last season’s romantic-comedy-just-in-time-for-the-holidays, Four Christmases. Vince Vaughn’s character, Brad, finally takes his girlfriend home and, in the midst of yuletide merriment, she discovers that Brad legally changed his name – from Orlando. Brothers Denver and Dallas were introduced, and Brad explained that they were all named in a very Brooklyn Beckham-esque way. You’re forgiven, Brad. Posh, are you listening?
Speaking of the holidays, on my recent travels I heard tots answering to Lyle, Hugo, Mara and Cecily – or I suppose Sicily, but let’s hope it was the former.
As for movies, I’m dying to see Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law in the upcoming Sherlock Holmes movie. While other girls were reading Anne of Green Gables, I was off in Victorian England, solving crimes with Holmes and Watson. There are already hints of franchise potential, not unlike Pirates of the Caribbean, which got me thinking – if Sparrow could pop as a boy’s name in the wake of Captain Jack, will this film have a similar impact? Sherlock and Holmes are out, and John is evergreen. But how ’bout Watson? I’ll be watching the boards!
Elsewhere in the blogosphere:
Speaking of starbabies, it was a busy week. Thanks to Celebrity Baby Blog for the heads up on the following:
That’s all for this week. Thanks for reading!
