French girl names range from the so familiar we don’t notice them – think Nicole and Danielle – to current favorites, like Josephine, Charlotte, and Claire. Others, like Antoinette and Blanche, belong to another era. They’re French baby names, but seem more like vintage choices than fresh imports. Overwhelmingly, French names for girls occupy a […]
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 Marie: Hidden Classic
The baby name Marie hits a sweet spot – traditional, stylish, immediately recognized and yet seldom heard. At least, when it comes to a first names. Thanks to Shannon for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. MARY, MARIA, MARIE The baby name Marie belongs to the Mary family. And it’s a heavy hitter. With […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Charlotte: Polished Classic
The baby name Charlotte feels traditional, polished, and ever so royal. Thanks to Lem for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. EVERGREEN Way back in 1880, and well into the 1950s, the baby name Charlotte appeared in the US Top 100 or thereabouts nearly ever year. It fit with other evergreen classics, like Elizabeth […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Solenne: Tailored and Strong
The baby name Solenne sounds tailored and strong, plus it is so very rare. SOLANGE You might recognize the name Solange. It frequently appears on lists of French names for girls. And Solange Knowles, younger sister to Beyonce and an accomplished singer in her own right, makes it famous. (The Knowles family has plenty of […]
READ MORE >>Bernadette: Baby Name of the Day
Could Bernadette be the newest vintage revival? Thanks to Leslie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. BRAVE AS A BEAR Bernard Sanders was born in 1941. You know him best as the senator from Vermont, and a candidate for Democratic nomination for the presidency. While his name sounds distinctive today, Bernard ranked in […]
READ MORE >>Sylvie: Baby Name of the Day
Sylvie sits at the edge of the current US Top 1000, a promising newcomer name. Thanks to Elise for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Rhea Silvia In English, the most familiar form of the name is Sylvia. It comes from the Latin word silva – forest or woods. But it’s Silvia that brings […]
READ MORE >>Bellamy: Baby Name of the Day
Bellamy recently debuted in the US girls’ Top 1000. Could it be the next Avery, Isabella … or is it a little bit of both? Our Baby Name of the Day comes from this list, with thanks to Danielle for the original suggestion. Belle + Amy At first glance, this looks like a smoosh name, […]
READ MORE >>Anais: Baby Name of the Day
Anais makes a sophisticated French spin on an evergreen choice for girls. Thanks to Sophie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. Pronunciation Problems Strictly speaking, this name should be spelled Anaïs. The diaresis matters. Otherwise, how would you know to pronounce the name ahn na EES? Except umlauts, cedillas, and the like are […]
READ MORE >>Margot: Baby Name of the Day
Margot peaked back in the 1930s, and seems poised to rise even higher today. Our Baby Name of the Day comes from Asha, and also appears on this list. Margot: Marguerite Everybody knows Margaret. It comes from the Greek word margarites, meaning pearl. It became Margalit and Margarita, and eventually Marguerite in French. Margot evolved […]
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