She’s a medieval short form derived from a name made famous by a fourth century saint – and yet, she sounds completely at home in the 21st century.
Thanks to Heather for suggesting Margot as our Baby Name of the Day.
She’s a medieval short form derived from a name made famous by a fourth century saint – and yet, she sounds completely at home in the 21st century.
Thanks to Heather for suggesting Margot as our Baby Name of the Day.
She’s a Hollywood legend, but parents have mostly left her alone.
Thanks to Abbey for suggesting a choice that has long intrigued me. Our Baby Name of the Day is Greta.
Between writing about Scarlett the other day and finally reading The Help, I’ve had Southern names on the brain. Kathryn Stockett’s characters answer to names like Raleigh, Constantine, Eugenia and Mae Mobley – the “Southern double name” idea referenced by Nicole Kidman when explaining that her youngest daughter is called Faith Margaret, not just Faith. There’s also a minor – but critical – character called Lulabelle, an intriguing smoosh of a name that brings to mind Breakfast at Tiffany’s Holly Golightly’s birth name, Lulamae.
This past week also saw a lively conversation about gender-bending names in the blogosphere this week:
Beyond the debate, it was a really interesting week. I thoroughly enjoyed:
In celebrity baby news, we learned that yes, Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied named their newborn baby boy Aleph. Cue the Have Celebrities Gone Too Far With Crazy Baby Names articles.
We’ve also heard that both Kate Hudson and Victoria Beckham have welcomed their children – a second son for Kate, and Victoria’s first daughter after three boys! No names announcements – yet. Something tells me next week is going to be exciting, too …
Nameberry called her freckle-faced, but she’s picked up an edge in recent years.
Thanks to Claire for suggesting Polly as our Baby Name of the Day.
She’s a vibrant name with a legendary literary namesake.
Thanks to Ivy for suggesting Scarlett as our Baby Name of the Day.
She’s a medieval rarity that would be right at home in today’s Top 100.
Thanks to Christina for suggesting Annora as our Baby Name of the Day.
Tammy is stuck in the 60s, but this unrelated import could wear well in 2011.
Thanks to Fran for suggesting Tamsin as our Baby Name of the Day.
Looking for a Romanian heritage name other than Nadia? Seeking an intriguing royal choice beyond Mary and Margaret?
Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting one option: our Baby Name of the Day, Ileana.
Barbara is your aunt, the mom who called her daughters Ava and Madison. But this exotic nickname spin might just revive her from a middle aged slump.
Thanks to Jana for suggesting Basia as Baby Name of the Day.
A violent television series put this gentle nature name on the map.
Thanks to Danielle for suggesting Meadow as Baby Name of the Day.