If you’re a fan of a television series, there’s a good chance you might consider a baby name inspired by the characters. But some shows seem to have an impact that goes well beyond the series. That’s why we’re talking about Arrow baby names today. In brief, billionaire Oliver Queen transforms from carefree playboy to […]
READ MORE >>Jared: Baby Name of the Day
Jared leapt from the Old Testament to the Old West, becoming a go-to choice for boys along the way. Thanks to Nicole for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Jared: Old Testament Like so many names, Jared’s roots are traced to the Old Testament. His name appears in the Book of Genesis, one of […]
READ MORE >>Creed: Baby Name of the Day
Creed combines musical ties, a spiritual meaning, and a big screen connection. Our Baby Name of the Day debuted in the US Top 1000 this year, in a big way. Creed: I Believe The Latin credo means I believe. By the 1600s or so, it referred to a statement of belief. Christianity claims several creeds: […]
READ MORE >>Serenity: Baby Name of the Day
Serenity makes for an admirable goal, as well as a sci-fi spaceship … and, in recent girls, a modern virtue name, too. Thanks to TruStyle for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Serenity: Calm File this one somewhere between word name and given name. To be serene is to be calm, tranquil, at peace. […]
READ MORE >>Bear: Baby Name of the Day
Bear has joined the list of go-to names for celebrity parents. Will it catch on for not-so-famous families, too? Our Baby Name of the Day comes from Liam Payne’s new arrival. Bear: In Mind, In the Woods Look in the dictionary, and you’ll find two very different definitions. The first comes from the Old English beran – to bring forth. We can beran arms, […]
READ MORE >>Khaleesi: Baby Name of the Day
Khaleesi comes from Game of Thrones, a name that isn’t even a name – except now it has become one. Our Baby Name of the Day celebrates the new season of the blockbuster series. Khaleesi: George R. R. Martin Twenty years after George R. R. Martin first started writing science fiction and fantasy, he began […]
READ MORE >>Calliope: Baby Name of the Day
Count Calliope among those ancient names that feel fresh and modern today. Thanks to 1 Tim. 4:12 for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day, one of the newest names on the US Top 1000. Calliope: Musical Moniker We love musical names, from tried-and-true Melody to newcomer Aria. Calliope fits right in. In Greek, kallos means beauty, […]
READ MORE >>Gus: Baby Name of the Day
Gus sounds like a brother for Leo or Max, but this name is just starting to catch on. Our New Names series continues with our short, vintage, Baby Name of the Day. Gus: Just Gus From the late nineteenth century, when the US first reported name data, into the 1970s, Gus appeared as a stand-alone […]
READ MORE >>Foster: Baby Name of the Day
Foster fits with preppy boy names like Carter and Parker, but might count as a virtue name, too. Our series profiling names new to the US Top 1,000 continues today. Foster: Surname Name In Old English, fostor referred to food, and more generally to support. We’ve been using the word to refer to child-rearing since the 1200s; not […]
READ MORE >>Laurel: Baby Name of the Day
Laurel bridges the gap between classic Laura and novel nature names like River and Wren. Thanks to Jessica for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Laurel: To the Victors File this one with Rowan and Juniper. It’s another tree name that feels very wearable for a child. The green leaves of laurus nobilis have long symbolized achievement. In […]
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