Theron sounds a little like classic Theo, and maybe a bit like a Game of Thrones character, too. Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Theron: Hunter Hunter has held a Top 100 spot since 1993. Call it a modern staple. Theron means hunter in Greek, from the word therao – […]
READ MORE >>Octavia: Baby Name of the Day
Octavia combines ancient style with an auspicious meaning, and gets a boost from a popular television character, too. Our Baby Name of the Day is one of the newest girl names to enter the US Top 1000. Octavia: Ancient World Way back in the first century BC, the future Emperor Augustus was born Gaius Octavius […]
READ MORE >>Mary: Baby Name of the Day
Mary long reigned as the undisputed #1 name for girls of ages, rich with history and meaning. Our Baby Name of the Day is an enduring favorite that might be ready for a comeback. Mary: Old Testament to New In the Old Testament, Miriam appears, older sister to Moses. The New Testament opts for the […]
READ MORE >>Horatio: Baby Name of the Day
Horatio appears in history, literature, and on the modern small screen. And yet this name trends towards obscurity. Thanks to Paul for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Horatio: Horace’s Sprightly Cousin Back in the first century BC, Quintus Horatius Flaccus penned some of the greatest works of the Ancient World. We know the poet as […]
READ MORE >>Tycho: Baby Name of the Day
Tycho makes for a rare name with history aplenty, combined with an on-trend sound. Our Baby Name of the Day was inspired by this list. Tycho: Hits the Mark If you love a good meaning, this name delivers. It comes from Greek, and means “hitting the mark.” In the fifth century, Saint Tycho or Tychon served […]
READ MORE >>Percy: Baby Name of the Day
Can Percy Jackson breathe new life into this antique appellation? Thanks to Mary Renee for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Percy: From the Map to the Middle Ages Like so many names, this one starts out on the map. Perci comes from a Norman town name, which inspired a noble family’s name. Perci family legend […]
READ MORE >>Augustine: Baby Name of the Day
Augustine blends tradition and modern appeal to make a great name for a son. Thanks to Nicole for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Augustine: Emperor Born in 63 BC, Gaius Octavius would become the first Roman Emperor, ushering in a long era of peace known as the Pax Romana. Not too shabby! The Roman Senate granted […]
READ MORE >>Cora: Baby Name of the Day
Cora has cracked the US Top 100, and shows no signs of slowing down. Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Cora: A Fashionable Family Cor- appeals as a sound. We think of core strengths; the Latin word for heart, cor; as well as vintage names like Nora and Eleanor that share similar sounds.
READ MORE >>Cleophee: Baby Name of the Day
Ancient Cleo reigned as a Top 200 favorite in the early twentieth century. But Cleophee never made an impact in the US. Today’s Baby Name of the Day was inspired by a conversation with the marvelous Duana Taha, author of The Name Therapist. Cleophee: Clopas Clopas merits a brief mention in the New Testament. He missed the crucifixion, but […]
READ MORE >>Sybil: Baby Name of the Day
Looking for a stylish – but rare – name for a daughter? Consider Sybil. Thanks to Another for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Sybil: Ancient World Once upon a time, Sybil wasn’t a given name at all. It was a title. In the ancient world, it referred to a prophetess. While their personal identities remain largely unknown, their […]
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