Baby Name of the Day: Mark

Saint Mark's Basilica Facade, Venice, Italy

Saint Mark's Basilica, Venice; Image by Eustaquio Santimano via Flickr

He’s ancient, Biblical, literary, and had a great run in the 1960s.

In honor of Charlotte’s husband, our Baby Name of the Day is Mark.

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Baby Name of the Day: Antonella

Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua (Italian: S...

Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua; Image via Wikipedia

Anthony is a saintly staple.  Antoinette was a doomed queen.  How would this Italian spin wear today?

Thanks to Christina for suggesting Antonella as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Marcel

Rue Marcel-Duchamp, Paris 13

Rue Marcel-Duchamp, Paris; Image via Wikipedia

If you think the world-famous mime had the last word on this one, you’re missing a great story.

Thanks to Stephanie for suggesting one from her family tree.  Our Baby Name of the Day is Marcel.

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Name of the Day: Jean-Marc

It is a traditional French double name, worn by artists, athletes and politicians.

But how would it wear in the US?  Thanks to Joy for suggesting Jean-Marc as Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Felix

Call it the x factor.

Whether it’s an actual “x” – as in Alex – or just a “ks” pretending – like in Jackson – there’s something about that sound.  And while I’ll bet you know at least one pint-sized Jackson, and perhaps a dozen Alexes of every age, there is one x-factor name that is woefully underused.

Yes, we’re quite serious about Felix.

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