The baby name Susannah combines vintage charm with modern verve. Thanks to Jules for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. OLD TESTAMENT GIRL’S NAME The baby name Susannah goes all the way back to the Old Testament. In Hebrew, shoshan is lily. In Persian, the flower was called sausan. Both may relate to an […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Silas: Ancient Roots, Modern Appeal
The baby name Silas has ancient roots and modern appeal. Thanks to SG for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SYLVANUS Most sources agree that Silas starts with the Latin name Sylvanus or Silvanus, derived from silva, meaning forest, or the woods. Sylvester, Silvia, Sylvain, and Sylvie all share the same origin. Ancient author Virgil […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Selah: Sleek and Meaningful
The baby name Selah combines the traditional simplicity of Sarah with a meaning as rich as Harmony or Promise. Thanks to Christine for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. REST It’s tempting to refer to the baby name Selah as an Old Testament name. Except that’s only partially correct. In the Old Testament Book […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Levi: Biblical and Rugged
The baby name Levi blends Biblical roots with blue jean, Americana energy. Thanks to Another for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. OLD TESTAMENT PATRIARCH The third son of Jacob and Leah, Levi gave his name to one of the twelve tribes of Israel: the Levites. That makes the baby name Levi ancient, indeed, […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Jonathan: Steady Classic
The baby name Jonathan sounds like an elaboration of evergreen John. But there’s so much more to this story. Thanks to Clio for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. JOHN’S SHADOW For generations, John was steadfast and constant, the #1 name for boys born in the US from 1880 through 1923, and a Top […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Caleb: Steadfast and True
The baby name Caleb offers Biblical roots with a distinctive sound. Thanks to Kelly for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. ANIMAL KINGDOM We love to give our children names borrowed from animals, whether it’s subtle Leo or straight-up Bear or Wren. But Dog is not a given name. We still use it as […]
READ MORE >>Names Like Noah: Levi, Koa, Nash
Looking for names like Noah? The Biblical builder of the arc dominates the boys’ Top Ten in the US. From #9 in the year 2009, it rose to #1 from 2013 to 2016. And while it’s fallen since then, it’s only tumbled to #2, where it has stayed from 2017 through 2020. That’s around 100,000 […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Eli: Traditional Mini
The baby name Eli feels brisk and modern, but deeply rooted in history, too. Thanks to Melissa for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. OLD TESTAMENT In the Old Testament, Eli was a high priest of Israel, and mentor to Samuel. His sons cashed in on their dad’s success, and things ended badly. But […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Leah: Timeless Favorite
The baby name Leah offers a timeless, enduring sound in a straightforward, nickname-proof package. Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. IN THE BEGINNING Leah, she of the tender eyes, spends much of the Book of Genesis in competition with her younger sister, Rachel. They both marry Jacob and bear him […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Benjamin: Handsome and Reliable
The baby name Benjamin feels classic, reliable, and oh so approachable. From an Old Testament patriarch to a Founding Father, a friendly bear, and a famous rabbit, there are plenty of Bens to inspire parents. Thanks to Ashlie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. OLD TESTAMENT Let’s start with the Old Testament. Benjamin […]
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