She’s been worn by a saint and an empress, but you’ve probably never heard this name. Thanks to Shannon for suggesting Zita as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Alonzo: Baby Name of the Day
He’s a Germanic name with Italian flair, and a longer history of use than you might guess. Thanks to Ashleigh for suggesting her son’s name as our Baby Name of the Day: Alonzo.
READ MORE >>Alessandra: Baby Name of the Day
Giovanna, Francesca, Lucia. There are so many great Italian names for girls. How about this one? Thanks to AnnaMaria for suggesting Alessandra as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Francesca: Baby Name of the Day
Frances is a polite, modest name for a daughter. The Italian version takes her in a whole other direction. Thanks to Annamaria for suggesting Francesca as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Lorenzo and other Medici Monikers
With the arrival of Snooki’s little Lorenzo, my mind has been wandering to Renaissance Italy and to the Medici dynasty. The Medicis ruled Florence. Their members were dukes and popes, bankers to all of Europe. Medici daughters married into ruling families across Europe, and Powerful doesn’t quite begin to describe them. Without their patronage, it […]
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