This choice sounds quite aggressive, but one of the earliest bearers was a saint. Thanks to Sophie for suggesting our Name of the Day: Cillian.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Donald
He might be your accountant. Maybe your dentist. And unless you grew up on Mars, the name almost certainly reminds you of a cartoon duck. Is he best left in the past, or should we reconsider this Scottish heritage choice? Thanks to Kate for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Donald.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Tavish
We can all list foreign versions of John, and plenty of alternatives for James have come up here, too. But how about the equally classic Thomas? Thanks to Emmy Jo for suggesting a charmingly Scottish choice for Name of the Day: Tavish.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Kenneth
He’s a cartoon child in an orange parka with appealingly regal roots. Thanks to Kayt for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Kenneth.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Gordon
Today’s choice is as Scottish as the thistle. Thanks to Bek for suggesting our Name of the Day: Gordon.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Bridget
On the heels of Deirdre, we have another Irish mythological choice – one we expect to gain modestly in the coming years. Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting Bridget as our Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Oona
Today’s choice is simple and exotic at once – but both her meaning and the most logical spelling are open to debate. Thanks to Nicole (aka Dirty Hippy) for suggesting our Name of the Day: Oona.
READ MORE >>Baby Name of the Day: Martin
Editor’s Note: Today’s post was originally published on October 6, 2008, and revised and updated on January 16, 2012, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. If you came of age in the 80s, today’s choice might conjure up DeLoreans and mad scientists. But it would be a mistake to think of this […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name of the Day: Pomeline
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on October 3, 2008, and substantially revised on March 12, 2012. There are underused gems, and then there are true rarities. Today’s choice is definitely in the latter category. Thanks to Lola for suggesting today’s Name of the Day: Pomeline.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Evadne
Ever since Xanthe received such a warm welcome, we’ve been thinking about a similar mythological moniker long on our radar. Today’s Name of the Day is Evadne.
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