The baby name Lovisa is a rarity from outside the English speaking world, but offering intriguing possibilities. Thanks to Carolyn for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. CLOVIS, LUDOVICA, ALOYSIUS, LADUSKY Most traditional first names with a long history of use morph and transform over time and across languages. But few have shifted as […]
READ MORE >>Italian Names for Girls: Aurora to Vittoria
Italian names for girls can be romantic, dramatic, and traditional – sometimes all at once! Whether you’re of Italian descent, or just love this style, Italian girl names range from the familiar to the rare, with plenty of choices in between. Some are authentically Italian, with roots stretching back across millennia. Others are popular in […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Kai: Cross-Cultural Star
The baby name Kai might belong to a medieval knight or a modern surfer. Thanks to Clio for choosing our Baby Name of the Day. THE ROUND TABLE Back in the earliest tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, we find Sir Kay, foster brother to the king. Sometimes he’s brave […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Aladar: Brave and Determined
The baby name Aladar combines Hungarian heritage with a Disney link. Thanks to Diana for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. HUNGARIAN HERITAGE CHOICE Landlocked in Central Europe, Hungary is the kind of place we all recognize, but probably haven’t visited. The language, also known as Magyar, is unlike most others in Europe. It […]
READ MORE >>Danish Baby Names: Aksel, Ida, Storm
Danish baby names range from the very familiar to the utterly unexpected. As of 2021, Denmark’s #1 names were Alma and Oscar – both known names in the US, if not exactly chart-toppers. Let’s look at the Top 50 Danish baby names for boys and girls. And then, let’s look most closely at the choices […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Sullivan: Trustworthy and Warm
The baby name Sullivan mixes upbeat Irish energy with plenty of stylish sound. Thanks to Kelly for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. LITTLE DARK-EYED ONE The baby name Sullivan started out as an Irish surname. But it comes from a given name – Suileabhain. The first syllable means eye; the middle is dark; […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Giselle: Graceful and Romantic
The baby name Giselle combines French style with Disney princess bona fides – and yet, it remains just a little outside of the mainstream. Thanks to Danielle for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. PLEDGE The baby name Giselle sounds French – and it is! But it originally comes from the Germanic word gisil – […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Malcolm: Forthright and Capable
We The baby name Malcolm qualifies as a quiet classic for a son. Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SCOTTISH KINGS The baby name Malcolm qualifies as a Scottish heritage choice. It comes from Mael Colium, follower or disciple of Saint Columba. Columba is credited with converting Scotland to Christianity. […]
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 >>Names Containing Nic: Nico, Nicholas, Veronica
Names containing Nic are a wide and varied bunch. Nicholas and Nicole qualify as classics. They come from a Greek phrase meaning “victory of the people.” Anyone who has ever worn sneakers probably associates the sound with Nike, the goddess of victory. It’s a traditional and triumphant sound. We might not even think of Dominic […]
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