Baby Name of the Day: Willow

Willow tree in Magdalene College Garden, Cambr...

Willow tree in Magdalene College Garden, Cambridge; Image via Wikipedia

She’s a nature name gone Hollywood.

Thanks to Nicole for suggesting Willow as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Sunday Summary: 5/2/10

Congratulations go out to Rocking Fetal.  She’s welcomed her new daughter, Willa Florence Mae, a little sister for Lucas and Ezra.  What a fabulous sibset!

Also, congrats to one of my oldest friends on the birth of his daughter, Helen Claire.  I once described Helen as dusty, and I completely take it back.

In other news:

The big news was, of course, Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock’s solo – and surprisingly secret – adoption of Louis Bardo.  Elsewhere among the famous:

That’s all for this week.  As always, thank you for reading!

Name of the Day: Willia

Quick, what’s the feminine version of William?

Wilhelmina, if you’re feeling royal.  Willa, if you want something simpler and bit homespun.  Willow, maybe, if you’re Hollywood royalty, or just a lover of the great outdoors.

Thanks to Christina for suggesting yet another option for today’s Name of the Day: Willia.

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Name of the Day: Wilhelmina

Some names just scream regal.  Today’s choice has been worn by queens aplenty and sounds quite lofty – maybe too lofty for a child.  But when you consider all the darling diminutives associated with this mouthful of a moniker, the list may make you say, “Hmmm … maybe it could work for a daughter.”

Thanks to Lola for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Wilhelmina.

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