Looking for a stylish Spanish name that could work well in English – but isn’t Sofia? Thanks to Sky for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day: Ximena.
READ MORE >>Xavier: Baby Name of the Day
This post was originally published on September 21, 2008. It was substantially revised and re-posted on January 26, 2015. Today’s choice is originally a place name, but most famous bearer is best known for wandering far from home. Thanks to Lola for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day: Xavier.
READ MORE >>Name Help: To V or Not to V?
Baby Name Help is a series at Appellation Mountain. Every Saturday, one reader’s name questions will be discussed. We’re relying on thoughtful comments from the community to help expectant parents narrow down their name decisions. Thank you in advance for sharing your insight! Melanie and her husband are expecting baby number four soon – her due […]
READ MORE >>Roxelana: Baby Name of the Day
From slave to sultana, this name was worn by one of the most remarkable women in history. Kara’s week continues with Roxelana as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Alexia: Baby Name of the Day
Frozen potato product or logical evolution of the classic Alexandra? Thanks to Virginia for suggesting Alexia as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Bellatrix: Baby Name of the Day
She’s a Harry Potter villain with a flat-out gorgeous name. Thanks to Manday’s comments for prompting me to consider Bellatrix as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Alexandra: Baby Name of the Day
She’s a classic name for a girls, and a Top 100 choice since the 1980s. Thanks to Virginia for suggesting Alexandra as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Junix: Baby Name of the Day
Think you’ve heard everything under the sun? Here’s a possibility that will almost certainly strike you as new. Jasmin’s week continues with a real rarity. Our Baby Name of the Day is Junix.
READ MORE >>Baby Name of the Day: Nyx
She’s a single-syllable name borrowed from mythology, with a definite edge. Thanks to Amanda for suggesting Nyx as our Baby Name of the Day.
READ MORE >>Name of the Day: Xiomara
She’s an alluring Spanish charmer, but does her name stem from a legendary medieval knight? Thanks to Another for suggesting our Name of the Day – the intriguing Xiomara.
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