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 […]
READ MORE >>Barnaby: Baby Name of the Day
Barnaby comes from the ancient world by way of medieval England – a familiar path. Yet this name remains quite rare. Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day: Barnaby. Barnaby: Ancient Back in the first century, Saint Barnabas journeyed with Saint Paul, winning converts and taking part in the Council of Jerusalem. […]
READ MORE >>Despina: Baby Name of the Day
A pretty name from Greek myth, Despina has never been commonly used in English – but there’s no reason this name wouldn’t wear well. Thanks to Sarah for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Despina: Lady Demeter and Poseidon’s daughter keeps a low profile. The goddess’ name means lady or mistress. She shares her name with […]
READ MORE >>Aglaia: Baby Name of the Day
Looking for a glittering, rare name for a daughter? Graceful Aglaia might be the answer. Thanks to Corey for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Aglaia: The Graces This name comes directly from Greek myth. Aglaia serves as one of the three Charites or Graces. The youngest of the sisters, daughters of the god Zeus and the […]
READ MORE >>Canaan: Baby Name of the Day
Canaan owes a surge in usage to none other than Oprah Winfrey. Debuts and returns week continues with this Biblical Baby Name of the Day. Canaan: Genesis and Beyond The Land of Canaan likely existed before the Old Testament was written. That dates it to the second millennium BC – or maybe earlier. The exact location is fuzzy, because the name […]
READ MORE >>Philip: Baby Name of the Day
Philip is a traditional name for a boy, overlooked during much of the twenty-first century. Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Philip: One L or Two? Phillip is the more common spelling in recent decades. It was a Top 100 go-to from the 1930s through the 1980s. Most famous Phils spell their […]
READ MORE >>Delphine: Baby Name of the Day
Delphine is a lovely French name for girls with ties to the ancient and natural worlds. Best of all? It’s completely under the radar! This post was inspired by our conversation about rare 1895 Baby Names. Delphine: Ancient Delphi In the ancient world, Delphi was the home of an oracle dedicated to Apollo. The priestess would […]
READ MORE >>Nicodemus: Baby Name of the Day
Nicodemus is a rarity with Biblical roots and go-to nicknames. Is this the perfect stands-out/fits-in choice? Thanks to Sarah for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Ariadne: Baby Name of the Day
Ariadne is a clever, courageous mythological figure – and a name that debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2014. This Baby Name of the Day post was originally published on May 9, 2008. It was revised in August 2010, and substantially revised and reposted on March 7, 2016.
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