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 >>Baby Name Angus: Celtic Cool
The baby name Angus combines Celtic roots with modern bravado. Thanks to Nessa and Emmeline for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. CELTIC CUPID The Irish god of love and youth, Angus is sometimes referred to as the Celtic Cupid. But this god was more man than cherub, free of wings or arrows. He […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Cameron: Upbeat Modern Staple
Count the baby name Cameron among our modern staples – an upbeat choice that feels increasingly traditional. Thanks to Sarah for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. CROOKED Back in the day, surnames sometimes came from nicknames. Nicknames might refer to a physical trait, like a brown-haired Brown. In Gaelic, cam means crooked and sròn means nose. Chances are […]
READ MORE >>Afton: Baby Name of the Day
Afton combines Scottish heritage with a poetic, nature name vibe. Thanks to Annelise for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. LITERARY AFTON Borrowing river names for our children might seem novel, but it isn’t so. We’ve been calling our kids Jordan ever since the Crusaders made their way home from the Holy Land. The […]
READ MORE >>Duncan: Baby Name of the Day
Duncan brings to mind basketballs and doughnuts – but also Scotland and Shakespeare. Thanks to Whitney for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Duncan: Way Back Kings aplenty have answered to this name, as early as the 600s. An eighth century Saint Dúnchad might sometimes be recorded as Duncan, too. And then there’s King Donnchadh. […]
READ MORE >>Calder: Baby Name of the Day
Calder covers all the bases: an ends-in-r surname with artistic and athletic sides. Could this be the next Jackson? Thanks to Kelli for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Calder: Multiple Meanings Calder appears as a surname and a place name, but the origins are debated. The name might mean calf valley, from Old […]
READ MORE >>Ian: Baby Name of the Day
Ian fit the mini name trend ages before we all fell for Jax and Kai. Our Baby Name of the Day takes its inspiration from Jessie’s grandfather. Ian: John’s Scottish Cousin Count this name among the many international variations of John. Along with Evan and Sean, it ranks among the most familiar forms of the name. It […]
READ MORE >>Blaine: Baby Name of the Day
Villain week continues with one from a comic book turned television series on The CW. Our Baby Name of the Day is Blaine.
READ MORE >>Sutherland: Baby Name of the Day
Surnames are hot, and the actor that wears this name is very Hollywood cool. Thanks to Sarah for suggesting her son’s name as our Baby Name of the Day: Sutherland.
READ MORE >>Innes: Baby Name of the Day
It’s a Scottish heritage choice found on the map, and a surname, too. Thanks to Charlotte for suggesting her son’s name as our Baby Name of the Day: Innes.
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