The baby name Leonidas remains rare, even as Leo roars back into wider use. Thanks to Lou for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. LION First, it’s worth noting that not every Leo name relates to lions. Germanic picks, like Leopold, actually refer to “the people” – leud. They’re more closely related to names […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Evander: Stylish Rarity
The baby name Evander looks like an Evan-Alexander smoosh. But it comes with a fascinating history all its own. Thanks to Sarah for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. GOOD MAN The baby name Evander isn’t related to Evan. Instead, Evander shares root with Alexander. Euandros comes from the Greek eu – good – […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Juno: Modern Goddess
The baby name Juno combines a high energy sound with all the appeal of an ancient goddess. Thanks to Kae for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. GODDESS NAME As with many mythological names, there have always been a few girls called Andromeda and Hera, Pax and Juno. Even now, with ancient names very much […]
READ MORE >>Max Names: Maxwell, Maximus, Maxson
Max names range from a simple, single-syllable name to some of the longest choices for our sons. The night Max wore his wolf suit and made mischief of one kind … and another … Maurice Sendak’s enduring 1963 children’s book Where the Wild Things Are gave a grandpa name to a young boy. The parents […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Amara: Global and Graceful
Beguiling, international baby name Amara claims roots from Africa to Romania and beyond. Thanks to Laney McDonald for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. GLOBAL CITIZEN At least eight possible origins exist for the baby name Amara. Ready? Let’s run through them: In Igbo, a language spoken in Nigeria, it is literally the word […]
READ MORE >>Cleo Names: Cleodora, Cleophee, Cleopatra
What, exactly, are Cleo names? Recently returned to the US Top 1000, Cleo feels vintage and edgy. It’s a cool and sophisticated name, but a fun one, too. And with thousands of girls answering to Chloe, the similar-sounding Cleo feels like an obvious choice for a daughter now. Factor in our love of o-ending girl […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Zoe: Ancient Meets Modern
The baby name Zoe fits right in with twenty-first century favorites, like Ava and Ivy. But it comes with ancient and storied roots, a name with history to spare. Thanks to Julia for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. EVE’S COUSIN We all know Eve, the first woman in the Book of Genesis. It […]
READ MORE >>Jacinta: Baby Name of the Day
Jacinta is a subtle floral name, rare in English. Thanks to Shannon for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SPARTAN PRINCE It all starts with a mythological tragedy. A Spartan prince named Hyacinth was sporting with Apollo. The handsome youth was struck by a discus and died. (Some say Zephyrus, the west wind, re-directed […]
READ MORE >>Jericho: Baby Name of the Day
Jericho combines an ancient place name with a modern sound. Thanks to Jenny & Jonah for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. On the Map Place names dot the current US popularity rankings. Just ask the parents of London or Savannah, Cairo or Camden. And this isn’t any place name. Jericho has been inhabited for […]
READ MORE >>Miles: Baby Name of the Day
Miles feels like an antique revival, but it’s actually more popular today than ever before. Thanks to Kelly for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Good-Gracious-Soldier Debate surrounds this name’s meaning and origin. My best guess? It’s an all-of-the-above scenario, with more than one backstory behind the name. The Germanic element mil means generous […]
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