The baby name Murphy combines upbeat Irish spirit with a strong meaning. Thanks to Lis for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SEA WARRIOR The Gaelic Murchadh coems from muir – sea – and cath – battle. So the baby name Murphy means “sea warrior.” Depending on your vibe, that might mean Murphy grows up and […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Montgomery: Little Gentleman
The baby name Montgomery is a surname with a gentlemanly vibe. Thanks to Sarah for suggesting her son’s name as our Baby Name of the Day. IT BEGINS WITH GUMARICH Ever heard of Gumarich? Probably not. Gumarich was a Germanic personal name, from guma – man – and ric – power, as in Richard and Frederick. It […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Rowan: Gaelic Charmer
The baby name Rowan blends the natural world with an upbeat, Irish vibe. Thanks to Kelly for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. LAST NAME FIRST Like Riley and Kennedy, Rowan started out as an Irish surname. The original would’ve been something like Ó Ruadháin, from ruadh – red. The given name Ruadhán dates back […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Oakley: Vibrant and Modern
The baby name Oakley combines so many stylish trends in one upbeat, unisex choice. Thanks to Chantal for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SURNAME NAME The meaning of the name Oakley is straightforward. Once upon a time, it was given to someone who lived near – wait for it – a bunch of […]
READ MORE >>Longer Surname Names for Boys: Sullivan and Callahan
Longer surname names for boys combine all the appeal of Top 100 favorites like Parker and Hendrix, but with a few more syllables and a little more sound. Not so long ago, a name like Lincoln or Miller would only be considered if they were family names. Today, though, parents embrace last names as firsts […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Sullivan: Trustworthy and Warm
The baby name Sullivan mixes upbeat Irish energy with plenty of stylish sound. Thanks to Kelly for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. LITTLE DARK-EYED ONE The baby name Sullivan started out as an Irish surname. But it comes from a given name – Suileabhain. The first syllable means eye; the middle is dark; […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Penn: Serious Charmer
The baby name Penn brings to mind an actor, a comic, and, of course, the Keystone State. Thanks to Danielle for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. WILLIAM PENN The son of an influential English family, William Penn’s father – also named William – had served as an admiral. But it’s the son we […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Archer: Sharp and Stylish
The baby name Archer transitioned from seldom-heard rarity to mainstream favorite, all in the last decade. Thanks to Rachel for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SHARPSHOOTER The baby name Archer comes from the Latin arcus – bow, via the Old French archier, meaning one who hunted or served in the military armed with […]
READ MORE >>Fast-Rising Surname Names for Boys
Surname names for boys aren’t new – not even a little! Families have long handed down mothers’ maiden names. Surnames that emphasized a connection to a powerful or influential family member were once common, too. While those reasons remain,  plenty of children receive surname names that aren’t directly borrowed from an ancestor. Maybe the parents […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Tatum: Cheerful and Upbeat
The baby name Tatum took off in the 1970s, thanks to a high-profile birth announcement and the youngest-ever Oscar winner. Thanks to Abbie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. TATA’S HOMESTEAD The baby name Tatum started out as a surname. Also spelled Tatham, it comes from an Old English given name – Tata – […]
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