Fetching Names: Beary Boyish

Close up of a grizzly bear cub at the Kodiak N...

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You wouldn’t name your son Fuzzy Wuzzy or Yogi, but there are an awful lot of great boy names that bring to mind bears.  Some literally mean bear, while others have been worn by a famous ursine.

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Baby Name of the Day: Conan

Cover of Tales of Conan (Gnome Press, 1955). A...

He’s a saintly Irish appellation and a sci fi warrior.

Thanks to Violet for suggesting Conan as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Leonidas

King Leonidas I

King Leonidas I; Image via Wikipedia

After decades of obscurity, Leo is roaring once more.  Here’s a formal option that adds even more history to the proud name.

Thanks to Annabel for suggesting Leonidas as our Baby Name of the Day.

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