Baby Name of the Day: Clark

clark sign

First, he was a Hollywood leading man.  Then he was Superman’s mild-mannered alter ego.  Then along came the candy bar and the Griswolds …

In honor of my dear dad, our Baby Name of the Day is Clark.

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Baby Name of the Day: Douglas

Douglas Aircraft Company logo (1950s)

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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.

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Baby Name of the Day: Arabella

Arabella Churchill

Arabella Churchill; Image via Wikipedia

Nicole requested this frilly, feminine confection ages ago – and she’s very much in the news this week.

With congratulations to Ivanka and Jared, today’s Baby Name of the Day is Arabella.

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Baby Name of the Day: Boston

Skyline of Boston. Picture was taken from a wh...

Boston Skyline; Image via Wikipedia

Montana, Brooklyn, London.  Is it a kindergarten roster or an atlas?  Oh wait, Atlas is in the class, too …

Thanks to Chantal for suggesting her son’s name as our Baby Name of the Day: Boston.

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Baby Name of the Day: Robert

Director Chris Weitz (left), actress Kristen S...

Robert Pattinson; Image via Wikipedia

He was a Top Ten pick in the US for over a century, and the #1 name for fifteen years.  Today he’s fading, but a young Hollywood star might just bring him back.

Thanks to Heather for suggesting Robert as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Adair

Glenveagh Castle

Glenveagh Castle; Image via Wikipedia

Looking for a lighter form of the clunky Edgar?  Searching for a truly distinctive name that leads to the heard-everywhere Addie?

Thanks to Kristin for suggesting Adair as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Arkady

Russia trip, Apr 2008 - 25

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He’s a literary Russian option, nearly unknown in the US.

Thanks to Jennifer for suggesting Arkady as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Antonella

Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua (Italian: S...

Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua; Image via Wikipedia

Anthony is a saintly staple.  Antoinette was a doomed queen.  How would this Italian spin wear today?

Thanks to Christina for suggesting Antonella as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Duncan

Duncan Toys Company

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He’s a stylish Scottish heritage choice with literary and playful overtones.

Thanks to Liann for suggesting her son’s name as our Baby Name of the Day: Duncan.

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Is C the new K?

latin letter "c"

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Even if you’re not even a teensy, eensy bit interested in the royal wedding, it would be pretty tough to avoid the topic today.  William and Kate’s wedding is an all-out media frenzy.

Chatter about royal baby names has been non-stop since the engagement was announced, and I’ve very much enjoyed dreaming up possible names for a future heir to the throne.

But here’s the big baby naming question that I’m wondering about: when commoner Kate becomes regal Catherine, will C become the new K?

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