King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table; Image via Wikipedia
He’s a medieval knight and a 21st century sidekick.
Thanks to Shan for suggesting Gareth as our Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Gareth
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Baby Name of the Day: Rafferty
R is for Rasberries by Xurble via Flickr
He’s an upbeat surname option with a certain amount of edge.
Thanks to Lemon and Emily for suggesting Rafferty as our Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Glynis
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.
Baby Name of the Day: Marlon
Marlon Brando in A Streetcar Named Desire; Image via Wikipedia
He’s a Hollywood legend, but his first name is a little fishy.
Thanks to Jennifer C. for suggesting Marlon as our Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Gannon
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.
Baby Name of the Day: Beulah
Baby Name of the Day: Chance
Dice by Matsuyuki via Flickr
If you’re a gambler by nature, this single-syllable name might be just right for your son.
Thanks to Emily for suggesting Chance as our Baby Name of the Day.
Baby Name of the Day: Sullivan
Image by J.E.S. via Flickr
There’s something tremendously upbeat about this Irish surname.
Thanks to Kelly for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day: Sullivan.
Baby Name of the Day: Lionel
Image via Wikipedia
Knights and lions and trains, oh my – what’s better for a little boy?
Thanks to Sara for suggesting Lionel as Baby Name of the Day.
The Perils of Unusual Names: Ten Things to Consider When Choosing Hester or Habakkuk
Image via Wikipedia
It’s no secret that I love unusual names. I’ve written before In Defense of Atlas and Apple: Ten Reasons Unusual Names Aren’t a Problem, and I haven’t changed my mind.
But I do have my hesitations, and a recent exchange with the mom of a very unusually named child got me thinking: what are the downsides to having a genuinely uncommon name?
