The church from Tess of the D'urbervilles;Image by neilalderney123 via Flickr
She’s a nickname for a fading classic – and for some parents, she’s enough to fill up a birth certificate.
Thanks to Anna and Sophie for suggesting Tess as our Baby Name of the Day.
She’s a saintly classic, rich in nickname options but not often heard today.
Thanks to Rocking Fetal for suggesting Therese as Baby Name of the Day.
Memorial Day weekend officially kicks off the start of the summertime here in the US, and if you’re expecting a special delivery in the next dozen weeks, perhaps you’re dreaming of a name that celebrates the season.
The choices are plentiful for girls, but we’ve discovered a few options for boys, too. Read on for some names that bring to mind the best of the warm and sunny months.
We’ve written about middle names before. But today, we’ve decided to offer a fairly simple list for your consideration.
While many of these are gender neutral, this list was compiled with girls in mind. For decades, parents have stuffed an unimaginative Anne or Lynne between the first and last names. More recently, Grace and Rose have become the most common answers to the riddle of the middle.
Many fabulous pairings do not require a single-syllable middle name. We love unexpected combinations like Mary Veronica or Alice Zenobia. But if you find that keeping it simple is more your style, read on.
Our Alphabet Extravaganza started with A is for Girls. Today we move right on down the line to letter B.
B is a tricky letter. Many of the best known B names for girls are nicknames – think Becky and Betsy – or nouveau names like Britney. But there are a few gems to be found.
