Boden marries surname style and popular sounds for a winning name. Thanks to Elizabeth for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SURNAME NAME This name sounds like a surname, and sure enough, it is. There’s more than one origin and meaning attached: The Germanic name Bode meant order, and doubtless explains some of the […]
READ MORE >>British Baby Names 2019: 24 for American Parents to Steal
The new data is out on British baby names. Elea at British Baby Names provides the best analysis. Start with the new Top 100 list here. But it’s got me thinking: if you’re naming an American baby in 2019? Some of the names from that other English-speaking country might be exactly what you’re after. After […]
READ MORE >>Archie: Baby Name of the Day
Archie takes center stage, in honor of the newest member of the British royal family. With congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, let’s talk about our stylish Baby Name of the Day. Archibald There’s something Scottish about Archibald, but that doesn’t quite reflect the name’s roots. It comes from Germanic name elements, the […]
READ MORE >>British Baby Names American Parents Should Steal
Let’s talk British baby names American parents should steal. It’s not that we lack these names in the good ol’ U-S-of-A. But families across the pond smartly chose these names in much bigger numbers. How big? Enough to put them in the new Top 100 Most Popular Names in England & Wales. Since we speak […]
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