He’s an obscure Biblical figure, but he sounds surprisingly fashionable. Thanks to Bek for suggesting Adlai as Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>In Defense of Emma and Ethan: Ten Good Reasons to Use a Common Name
It’s no secret that I love unusual names. Having grown up sharing my name with thousands of girls my age, I longed to be Hepzibah. Or Elodie. And yet more popular picks can make for great choices, too. Friends of ours just called their darling daughter Emma, and it got me thinking. So here are […]
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Brendan
Before there was Aidan, there was Brendan. Thanks to Annelise for suggesting our Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Rosanna
Rose and Anne are staples for girls’ middle names. Smoosh ’em together, and you arrive at a romantic, feminine and surprisingly uncommon appellation that sounds just right in the first spot. Thanks to Charlotte for suggesting her darling daughter’s moniker as Name of the Day: Rosanna.
READ MORE >>Sunday Summary: 2/22/09
First, many thanks to Pam and Linda at Nameberry for running my guest post on Red Carpet Boys. And the conversation in the comments convinced Linda to tweak the site’s comments about Clark! I don’t know what the original definition was, but if you click on Clark, he now reads: Clark seemed to have been […]
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Johann
It doesn’t get much more classic than John. But I’ve said it before – John is so very classic that he strikes many parents as plain. Thanks to Cat for suggesting a twist on that old favorite. Today’s Name of the Day is Johann.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Egan
It is an elusive combination – a name that seems familiar, but is shared by few, and can be easily spelled and pronounced without being too close to current favorites. Thanks to Bek for suggesting a boy’s name that just might possess these elements. Egan is our Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Red Carpet Names: Boys’ Edition
If you’re finding this site through Nameberry, welcome. If you’re a regular here, please also visit my guest post: Red Carpet Names: Boys’ Edition. I’ll be checking in over the weekend to respond to comments there. Many thanks to Pam and Linda for the opportunity. And no, I didn’t choose the picture they used for […]
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Alvar
It’s the Swedish name of one the world’s most famous Finns. Thanks to Annelise for suggesting Alvar as Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Jair
If you think the Puritans dug up all the best options from the Good Book, rest assured that there are plenty left to discover. Thanks to Emmy Jo for suggesting a particularly promising one. The Name of the Day is Jair.
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