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It’s another botanical option from the ever-expanding list of Nature Names parents are considering for their children.
Thanks to Elizabeth for suggesting one she’s considering for her baby on the way. Our Baby Name of the Day is Azalea.
Diamond copy of the Koh-i-Noor; Image via Wikipedia
Want something more subtle than naming your daughter Diamond, less expected than calling her Claire? Here’s a culture-spanning appellation that might fit the bill.
Thanks to Sarah for suggesting Noor as our Baby Name of the Day.
Boys playing music, by Luca Della Robbia; Image via Wikipedia
Despite his -a ending, he’s a 21st century sensation for boys.
Thanks to Jenna for suggesting Luca as our Baby Name of the Day.
L21 by Too Far North via Flickr
She’s a literary elaboration of Lucia. In the Age of Isabella, here’s one that would wear quite well on a daughter.
Thanks to Jennie, aka British American, for suggesting Lucinda as our Baby Name of the Day.
Edgar Allen Poe - The Raven; Image by oddsock via Flickr
He’s always lagged a few dozen paces behind the evergreen Edward, but the famous bearers of this name make for an impressive group.
Thanks to Emily H. for suggesting Edgar as our Baby Name of the Day.
Lucienne Bréval; Image via Wikipedia
Take the terribly current Lucy, add in some French flair and you’ll have today’s pick.
Thanks to Darja for suggesting her daughter’s middle name as our Baby Name of the Day: Lucienne.
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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.
Literature gave us a complex, violent, romantic figure. Our generation knows him as a good-natured, sweater-wearing dad and a fat cartoon kitty.
Thanks to Bree for suggesting Heathcliff as Baby Name of the Day.
She’s a Baby Boomer staple with a surprisingly steady history of use.
Thanks to Kelly for suggesting Deborah as Baby Name of the Day.
When I posted Jodi’s stories about naming big sisters Pippa and Romilly, I intentionally didn’t divulge the names of her two other darling daughters. Readers, the suspense is over! The most charming quartet of girls answers to Pippa, Romilly, Beatrix and Juniper! Read on for more, including their lovely middles.
