If this name hadn’t been a hit in the 1970s, surely we’d be hearing more of her today. Thanks to Virginia for suggesting Tara as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Judith: Baby Name of the Day
Looking for an impeccable classic with history and strength? Hoping for something less common than Katherine or Elizabeth? Here’s one to consider. Thanks to Dani for suggesting Judith as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>1980s Names for Girls: Inspired by TV
We’ve been talking 1980s names all week! Last year, we wrapped up our timewarp series by looking at Girls’ Names from 1980s Movies. This year, let’s turn to the small screen. Television was different during the Reagan years: fewer channels. A better chance that a struggling series might have a season or two to find […]
READ MORE >>Amanda: Baby Name of the Day
For me, this is the ultimate 80s name, the name I wanted for myself in seventh grade. Our Baby Name of the Day is Amanda.
READ MORE >>Justin: Baby Name of the Day
From accomplished men of the ancient world to boyish pop stars of the twenty-first century, my what a path this name has taken. 80s Week continues with Justin as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Lindsay: Baby Name of the Day
She was a Top 50 favorite for girls in the 1980s – and even more popular when all of the spellings were tallied up. 80s week continues with Lindsay as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Wallis: Baby Name of the Day
This one has fascinated me since I first read about the Duke and Duchess of Windsor in the 1980s. Our Baby Name of the Day is Wallis.
READ MORE >>Erin: Baby Name of the Day
She’s a kelly green heritage choice that caught on for girls in the 1950s. Thanks to Virginia for suggesting Erin as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Frank, Harvey, and Dale: 1930s Names for Boys
When I wrote about 1930s Names for Girls, it was tough to put them into categories: definitely back, cautiously consider, gone for good. And yet, that list was nothing compared to the boys’ list! If the 100-year rule holds true, then names popular in, say, 1935, should be on the rise right about now. I […]
READ MORE >>Amber: Baby Name of the Day
She’s borrowed from the jewelry box and boosted by a controversial novel. Thanks to 123 for suggesting Amber as our Baby Name of the Day.
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