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: Ella

[Portrait of Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie,...

Ella Fitzgerald; Image by The Library of Congress via Flickr

Hello, Ella.  Where did you come from?

Thanks to Ivy for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day – the short, sweet Ella.

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Baby Name of the Day: Isolde

Tristan and Isolde

Tristan and Isolde by Herbert Draper; Image via Wikipedia

She’s been a tragic heroine for centuries, and yet her name sounds surprisingly modern.

Thanks to Sadie for suggesting Isolde as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Cleon

Cleon Jones

Cleon Jones plaque at Mets Hall of Fame; by slgc via Flickr

He’s an Ancient Athenian statesman who fits right in with the hickster trend.

Thanks to Silent One for suggesting Cleon as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Gannon

g-ca

G-ca by Too Far North via Flickr

If Cannon and Gunner are hot for boys, why not this surname that feels slightly more academic?

Thanks to Katie for suggesting Gannon 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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Baby Name of the Day: Chester

Has a Cheeto-chomping cheetah claimed this name, or could he be the next big retro revival for boys?

Thanks to Stephanie for suggesting the jazzy Chester as Baby Name of the Day.

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Name of the Day: Samuel

He’s Biblical and classic, literary and cool.  No wonder he’s a global sensation and a perennial favorite in the US, too.

Thanks to Melissa for suggesting Samuel as Name of the Day.  And congratulations to Photoquilty on the birth of her new son Samuel, too!

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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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Baby Name of the Day: Vincent

He’s a classic name that will be instantly familiar, but not as common as William or Alex.  Plus he starts with that vibrant V.

Thanks to Another for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day: Vincent.

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