Downton Abbey names took off from the series’ earliest days. You almost certainly know a girl who shares her name with the Dowager Countess or her American daughter-in-law. Maybe with the middle daughter’s secret child, too, or the chauffeur-turned-family-member. This post is packed with spoilers for the original series, as well as the 2019 film, but […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Fraser: Spirited Scot
The baby name Fraser feels impeccably, nicely familiar, and a little bit rare. Thanks to Fran for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. FRASER, FRASIER, FRAZER, FRAZIER Regardless of spelling, this name started out as a surname. But it’s not exactly clear where the surname came from, or what it means. It started out […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Felix: Vintage with an Edge
The baby name Felix brings to mind a saint and an animated cat. With that stylish X ending, this classic choice is back in favor. Thanks to Miranda for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. NEW TESTAMENT NAME The New Testament gives us a Felix. He’s the governor of Judea who imprisoned Paul. History […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Meadow: Gentle and Modern
The baby name Meadow sounds very peace and love. But it got its big boost from a hit series about organized crime. Thanks to Danielle for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. TRACT OF LAND Like so many twenty-first century favorites, the baby name Meadow started out as a noun. It comes from an […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Dorothy: Over the Rainbow
The baby name Dorothy soared over the rainbow in the 1930s, retired to Miami in the 1980s, and could be headed for a twenty-first century comeback. Thanks to Jennie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. GIFT OF GOD Two early saints answered to Dorothea, from the Greek doron – gift – and theos – god. Both women […]
READ MORE >>Riverdale Baby Names: Archie, Reggie, Veronica
Odds are you’ll recognize some of the Riverdale baby names, even if you’ve never picked up an Archie comic. A few of the characters debuted way back in 1941: Archibald “Chick” Andrews, Betty Cooper, and Jughead Jones. Chick became Archie early on, and the entire series – originally called Pep Comics – changed its name […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Daphne: High-Energy Charmer
The baby name Daphne has traveled from Greek myth to Saturday morning televisions … and now back in time to Regency England. Thanks to Natalie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day, and to Bambi for suggesting the update. PURSUED BY APOLLO The baby name Daphne comes straight out of Greek myth. She’s a […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Walker: Preppy with an Edge
The baby name Walker started out as a surname, until a television hero helped move it to the first spot. Thanks to Elisabeth for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. WOOL WALKERS Just like Carter and Hunter and Archer, Walker started out as a job. Walkers beat – or sometimes literally walked on – […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Rachel: Traditional Favorite
The baby name Rachel rocketed into the US Top Ten thanks to a sitcom, but this Biblical choice feels more like a classic than a pop culture sensation. Thanks to Kelly for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. ROCK STEADY RACHEL In a few more decades, silver-haired Golden Girls will answer to Brittany and […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Blossom: Energetic and Floral
The baby name Blossom mixes a certain quirky, mid-century vibe with plenty of energy and positive meaning. Thanks to Gwen for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. BLOOM Strictly speaking, to blossom means to thrive. It was blotsma in thirteenth century English and blomi in Old Norse. On first hearing, the baby name Blossom […]
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