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Note: This is a special Saturday Baby Name of the Day for an expectant mama!
There’s the actor. The aircraft. And yet has this Scottish heritage choice lost his dash?
Thanks to Bridy for suggesting a family name she’s considering for her baby on the way. Our Baby Name of the Day is Douglas.
Bethany; Image by See The Holy Land via Flickr
She’s a Biblical village, and a reality superstar.
Thanks to Clio for suggesting Bethany as our Baby Name of the Day.
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At first glance, she seems invented – maybe even misspelled. But she’s actually an obscure Scottish option.
Thanks to EK for suggesting the intriguing Merrilees as our Baby Name of the Day.
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Feeling feisty? Head to a message board and announce that you’re naming your daughter Addison. Or Quinn. Or Mason.
Then run for cover.
Sure, some people will respond positively. But depending on the forum, you could also find yourself accused of thievery, trendiness, and general bad taste.
I’m sympathetic to parents who feel they can’t use a name they’d long loved, for fear that their son Delaney will be scarred by sharing his name with girls. But I’m not sure a girl named Ryan is a sign of the coming apocalypse.
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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.
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She’s a twentieth century staple that might make you burst into song.
Thanks to Fran for suggesting Valerie as our Baby Name of the Day.
Linda McCartney; Image by Antoon's Foobar via Flickr
She skyrocketed from obscurity to the #1 spot in the US.
Thanks to Kelly for this suggestion. With a happy birthday to Nameberry co-founder Linda Rosenkrantz, our baby name of the day is Linda.
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Today’s name falls somewhere between trendy nouveau coinages and undiscovered gems.
Thanks to Racheli for suggesting Rayna as our Baby Name of the Day.
Glynis Johns; Image by joanna tidball via Flickr
Looking for a modern name that still reads Granny chic? Hoping for something with an indie edge? Today’s choice combines all three qualities.
Thanks to Shan for suggesting Glynis as our Baby Name of the Day.
