Baby Name of the Day: Zarek

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z9 by TooFarNorth via Flickr

Xander and Xavier are hot names these days, so today’s choice could fit right in.

Thanks to Adrian for suggesting Zarek as our Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Inara

You might know her as a passenger aboard sci fi cult classic Firefly, but this goddess name’s roots run deep.

Thanks to Fran for suggesting Inara as Baby Name of the Day.

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Reader Baby Name Story: The Bet

Scarlett & Sosie

Scarlett & Sosie

Today’s story comes to us from Megan of Momlarky.  If ever there was a good sport award in the world of baby naming, Megan wins!

Before we ever got pregnant, hubby and I had decided on names. Xander Nikolas if we had a boy, and Zoe Evanescence (stop laughing!) if we had a girl.

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Baby Name of the Day: Zebedee

Zach is heard everywhere.  Zeke is gaining.  What other Z names might catch on?

Thanks to JNE for suggesting Zebedee as Baby Name of the Day.

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Baby Name of the Day: Priya

You don’t have to be German to name your daughter Emma, and plenty of girls called Zoe will never set foot in Greece.

Could this Indian appellation become the next culture-crossing import?  Thanks to Annie for suggesting Priya as Baby Name of the Day.

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What’s Your Name Again, Kid?

They say that once you choose your child’s name, be it Kaydon or Atticus, Balthasar or Brady, your child becomes that name.  They say that there’s no such thing as Namer’s Remorse.

I’m not so sure.

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Names from Twilight: Not Just for Vampires Anymore

Into every generation a vampire romance is born.  That’s usually not big news in baby naming circles.

But the current hot series about the undead – Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight – could influence baby names for the next generation.

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Name of the Day: Alexander

It’s an undeniably ancient name that has reached dizzying heights of popularity in the 21st century.

In honor of a very special birthday boy, today’s Name of the Day is Alexander.

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