Congrats to Amy Poehler and Will Arnett on the birth of Archie. Word is that he arrived yesterday and Mom, Dad and baby are all doing well. We’ve yet to learn if Archie is the full name or short for Archibald. (Or Archer, maybe?) But we’re quite excited about the first name – it’s a […]
READ MORE >>Starbaby News: Welcome Felix!
Gillian Anderson, mom to Piper and Oscar, has welcomed her third child – a son called Felix! We’re a bit late reporting the news, but couldn’t help bring it up for two reasons: What a fabulous name! Anyone else think that Oscar will fling his toy dinosaurs all over the playroom while Felix arranges his […]
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Raymond
Everybody loves Raymond. At least plenty of people tuned in for the long-running CBS sitcom. But would this name wear well on a real boy? Thanks to Lola and Nicole (aka Dirty Hippy) for suggesting today’s Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Story
We’ll admit it. We like word names. They’re unusual and distinctive, but are still familiar and easy to spell. So when the third starbaby in recent years received this one as part of his name, our ears perked up. In honor of the birth of Minnie Driver’s son, here’s our Name of the Day: Story.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Walter
If you came of age with Jason and Michael, Brian and Chris, maybe this choice strikes you as hopelessly clunky and out-of-date. But spend a few minutes on the playground with pint-sized tots called Henry and Oscar, Leo and George and this one starts to sound like part of the next wave in retro cool. […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name of the Day: Pomeline
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on October 3, 2008, and substantially revised on March 12, 2012. There are underused gems, and then there are true rarities. Today’s choice is definitely in the latter category. Thanks to Lola for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Pomeline.
READ MORE >>Starbaby News: Mark Wahlberg’s Son is Named Brendan
That’s right – nearly two weeks after we heard that Mark Wahlberg and Rhea Durham welcomed their newest family member, we’ve learned his name: Brendan Joseph. We weren’t expecting anything outlandish from the couple, since they’ve kept it simple with their other two kids’ names: Ella Rae and Michael. No word on whether the name […]
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Romeo
He’s the ultimate doomed romantic hero, with a name so deliciously literary and brooding that it’s hard to imagine a real boy wearing this one. Thanks to Another for suggesting our Name of the Day: Romeo.
READ MORE >>Elsewhere Online: The 33 Worst Celebrity Baby Names
Check out Babble’s article on the 33 Worst Baby Names. We won’t argue with Tu Morrow or Rebel, Racer and Rogue. In fact, it reminded us that choices like Sunday and Suri are comparatively safe choices, at least in Hollywood. Still, a few doozies are missing. How about Peanut Kai, son of General Hospital actor […]
READ MORE >>Starbaby Summer Round-Up: Which Celeb Parents Made the Best Choice?
It’s still hot and humid in Metro DC, but Target has Halloween costumes in stock. Must be the end of summer. Now is as good a time as any to look back at the new little famous people who have joined the planet since Memorial Day – and try out Poll Daddy. So please vote […]
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